HPMS Jump Start Package

The Challenge

Highway Performance Monitoring System (HPMS) is used for the data driven decision process within FHWA, the DOT, and the Congress and for apportioning Federal-aid Highway Funds to individual States. These jurisdictions own and maintain their own route Linear Reference System (LRS) data and the ancillary data items (also known as events) along the network.

The current process for preparing the data for submission to FHWA can be arduous, in some cases manual or using tools that are only an interpretation of the HPMS validation rules. Data that is submitted must meet the HPMS guidelines that are validated through FHWA’s internal HPMS validation system. Failure to submit a completed valid dataset by the deadline can lead to withholding of FHWA funds to the DOT. It is important to get this data right on the first submission to ensure meeting the submission deadlines. 

The Solution

Our HPMS solution uses a rules-based approach to implement the HPMS validation rules into your network data. It is configured to use the exact same HPMS validation rules that are implemented at FHWA. Implementing our solution and automating the validation process within your organization will improve your operational activity, saving both time and resource. Moreover, automating the process reduces the risk for error and allows you to trust in the data you submit by removing the subjectivity. Our rules-based approach helps state departments evaluate the data and make decisions quickly based on the available information. 

Our solution enables your organization to maintain data for HPMS submissions throughout the year, turning an arduous event into a simple and continuous process. 

The Result

Taking an automated approach using the HPMS validation rules ensures quality data is submitted on time. The manual time consuming ‘event’ of ensuring data accuracy for submission, is now a simple, continuous process that is maintained throughout the year to save you time and resources.