In implementing this Strategy, MIC will establish Michigan as a national leader in deployment of a smart infrastructure systems. The practice of infrastructure management is evolving rapidly, fueled by the convergence of emerging technology and universal broadband. Integrating these innovative processes into our asset management approaches has the ability to increase the safety and reliability of our services and the productivity of our infrastructure workforce.
MIC Will Hold Portal User Feedback Sessions to Identify Areas for Improvement and Upgrade the System to Better Serve Its User Base
Since the launch of the pilot in 2019, the MIC Project Portal has been a testbed for interagency collaboration ideas and processes. It evolved from a concept in the Regional Asset Management Pilot, to a digital sandbox where organizations can engage with their peers in coordination and collaboration efforts necessary to dig less and accomplish more. While the Portal will move from pilot project to full deployment in 2024, our commitment to continuously improving the product remains.
Working With WAMC, EGLE, and the Legislature, MIC Will Explore Opportunities to Leverage The State’s Economies of Scale to Provide Computerized Maintenance Management Systems at Low- Or No-Cost to Public Infrastructure System Owners.
Leveraging modern data analysis tools such as CMMS can quickly transform our approach to infrastructure management statewide. These tools empower informed decision-making through improved situational awareness, streamlined data acquisition, and insightful analysis.
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By leveraging the economies of scale offered by the state, like the successful implementation of ROADSOFT, these tools can be made more accessible to smaller communities that often lack dedicated software budgets. This broad access can significantly accelerate the adoption of best practices and enhance the sustainability and affordability of public infrastructure systems for all citizens, regardless of their community size. Furthermore, the implementation of these tools will accelerate agency asset management journeys, fostering a more proactive and efficient approach to infrastructure management across the state.
Working With the Legislature, EGLE, Michigan Department of Transportation, and Others, MIC Will Look to Develop Funding Streams for Retrofit Investments and Development of Smart Infrastructure Systems Statewide.
Network intelligence and advanced sensors empower infrastructure owners to gain deeper insights into their day-to-day operations, unlocking previously hidden information unavailable in the analog era. Retrofitting existing systems with this technology can shed new light on longstanding problems and enable data-driven decision-making. Combining this approach with emerging artificial intelligence further magnifies the value by unlocking future predictive insights. The benefits of real-time data insights, remote asset management, advanced analytics, and edge computing significantly outweigh the initial investment costs. These benefits lead to improved asset performance, enhanced resilience, sustainable infrastructure management practices,
Partnering With Michigan Department of Transportation, RICH, and the Office of Future Mobility to Understand and Eliminate Barriers to Increased Utilization of Emerging Technology in Asset Management.
Drones have become powerful tools for asset management, offering a range of benefits for inspecting, monitoring, and maintaining infrastructure assets. They offer a cost-effective and efficient alternative to traditional inspection methods, leading to significant cost savings and improved operational efficiency. Additionally, drones enhance safety by eliminating the need for personnel to work in hazardous environments, and they provide detailed data collection and enable data-driven decisionmaking. Rules for utilizing these technologies for asset management and all the necessary licensing are not clear at this time.
