The document describes a data visualization tool called the North Central Bridge Condition Dashboard. The dashboard was created by the North Central Rural Planning Organization to provide transparency into PennDOT's bridge condition data, assist in regional transportation planning, and increase public understanding and involvement. It allows users to view current bridge conditions across the region in an easy-to-understand format and overlay planned transportation projects. The dashboard is designed to intuitively display bridge inspection results and allow filtering of the data to provide spatial context.

1. BRIDGE CONDITION DASHBOARD
DataVisualizationTool for better Regional Planning

2. North Central Rural Planning Organization
Objectives:
■ DataTransparency
■ Assist in the RuralTransportation Planning Process
■ Public Involvement / Understanding of needs

3. DataTransparency
■ Utilization of PennDOT’sOpen Data Portal (near real time)
■ Public have a clearer understanding of the bridging infrastructure conditions
■ Assists in building trust in the process

4. Assist in the Planning Process
■ Visual representation of the current bridge conditions across the region
■ Are we programming the right priorities
■ Do our decisions support the direction of the Long-Range Plan

5. Public Involvement / Understanding
■ Easy access to current bridge conditions in the region with functionality to focus on
individual or local concerns – searchable by County and local municipality
■ Can overlayTIP projects to aid in understanding planning priorities and where funds
are going
■ Assists and ensures any asset or planning concerns are directed accurately

6. UNDERTHE HOOD
Configuration and Function

7. North Central Rural Planning Organization
UtilizationObjectives:
■ Communicates the National Bridge Inspection Standards and Results easily
■ Intuitive site navigation
■ Ensure simplicity of use
■ Visualization condition data in a way that easily conveys status
■ Permit data filtering for spatial context
■ Direct user for deeper dive through authoritative links

8. Demo
North Central Bridge Condition Dashboard

9. Questions?
Contacts
■ Kurt Barclay
kbarclay@ncentral.com
■ Amy Kessler
amy@ncentral.com
■ North Central Pa Regional Planning and Development Commission
814.773.3162