Freeance in Action
Public Works
To track data, to have real information when somebody complains about something, to be able to evaluate efficiencies and how long it takes to do certain activities, and track where you've been with these different programs — we're talking about saving a lot of manpower both by managers and the people out in the field working, we can better monitor the programs as well as provide information on an almost instantaneous basis as to what's going on.
"Public Works departments must quickly respond to crises, manage high volumes of data, and streamline workflow. To meet the growing needs of their communities and to effectively work with other departments, public works professionals are turning to mobile technology to improve efficiency and productivity.
The Freeance Mobile solution is a cost-effective use of taxpayers' dollars. Governments of all levels are facing budget deficiencies, so by marrying existing technologies with proven, forward-thinking ideas that increase efficiency and reduce costs, public works can be a better steward of its citizens' money. With Freeance Mobile on BlackBerry, you can:
- Access live GIS maps for property ownership and ROW lookup
- View calls for service on a mobile map and edit the service call record
- Track jobs related to asset management operations
- Take digital photos with geo-locations of road conditions, bridges, graffiti and more
- Lookup property owner details and records attached to a parcel
- Streamline workflow in the field for service calls, work orders
- Know where resources and assets are in real time
- See snow plowing and leaf collection status and level of completion
- Share real time information with citizens
New Tools - New Ways - New Results
GIS organizes geographic data so a person can select data necessary for a job such as road repairs, tree trimming, or trash collection. But Freeance Mobile software takes everything to a new level. Field personnel and executives within a department, even those with little or no GIS experience, can easily add and access data, which facilitates better communication, improves data integrity, and enhances productivity within a department and with other departments. Out in the field, employees can tap into the public works department's databases to view maps, build and maintain the infrastructure, and make decisions based on current and accurate information. Mobile GIS applications on BlackBerry smartphones such as asset management, AVL, system locates, and work order management make it easier to understand a problem, participate in a project, and communicate ideas.
Helps Manage Transportation Assets
You can take Freeance Mobile into the field and use your GIS data to update old data or collect new information – so you're continuously building more accurate inventories of transportation assets, conditions, and locations. Projects are launched to support maintenance and installation operations, but they're also driven by GASB34, a federal directive requiring state and local governments to maintain accurate asset inventories for depreciation and accounting purposes. Freeance Mobile enables you to use GIS data as a reference to map the locations of every pavement segment, traffic sign, and guardrail. Mobile GIS technology enables government officials to take their geospatial information out of the office to the places where it can best be applied — state highways and city streets.
Automated Vehicle Location (AVL) Goes Portable
Using smartphones to track the locations of public works crews in real time brings about increased productivity and reduced operational costs. This is made possible by the combined use of BlackBerry smartphones, Freeance applications and existing GIS data.