GIS Maps and Apps.

The DPW has a long history with Geographical Information Systems (GIS).  

  • 2001 - The Engineering Division implemented a new Pavement Management  system using a handheld device running GIS software with a road centerline data layer. This was our 1st GIS Layer as well as our 1st mobile GIS application; in-play essentially unchanged until 2022.
  • 2013 - After 12 years of DPW GIS infrastructure development, the Water/Sewer Division started using pre-installed GIS software and data on Windows tablets for utility Mark-outs.
  • 2016 – A new truly mobile GIS web based work order software running on iPads was implemented.  The Highway Division, (assigning work tasks - Potholes, Tree Work, Signs, etc.) and Conservation Department, (conducting NPDES Stormwater Inspections) adopted the system.
  • 2021 – It was determined that we need a better System. In December 2021 the Mobile Work Order System selection committee unanimously voted to select ESRI ArcGIS online for DPW’s web based mapping software. DPW, Conservation Department, and Planning Department are all now active in developing on-line apps to help manage Burlington’s infrastructure.

Below is a sample of those apps: 

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The Pavement Condition and Paving History Map is an Online Dashboard allowing users to view, search, and download information from the Town's Pavement Management System.

Condition, Paving Schedule, and Last Year Paved can be filtered and displayed using the drop-down boxes in the dashboard's header.

More information regarding our Pavement Management program is available on this web site under the Project & Programs page.


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Utility Inspection

The DPW issues permits as required by the Town’s Street Opening Utility Connection Rules & Regulations; most commonly: Water, Sewer, and Drain connections, Gas services, Driveways, and other utilities that require street excavation. The permit request is entered into the online system and once the work is complete the DPW\Engineering Division conducts an inspection to ensure compliance with Town standards.


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Catch Basin Cleaning

As required under the Massachusetts Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit, catch basins must be cleaned to ensure that sediment and debris do not exceed 50% of the sump's capacity. This is considered a Best Management Practices (BMPs) for Stormwater-Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping per the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program.

The DPW/Highway Division cleans catch basins throughout the year using a Stetco clamshell truck. Once every other year all catch basins are cleaned via contracted services. Structures cleaned, depth of sediment, and volume can be displayed using this app.


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Crosswalks

This Dashboard contains an inventory of Town owned crosswalks and will be used to help assess conditions and standardize crosswalks as well as select mid-block crossings where Rectangular Rapid Flash Beacons (RRFB) are proposed to be installed.

Town owned sidewalks are also depicted on this map.


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Street Sweeping

The DPW sweeps all roads in Town as part of its annual maintenance. Additionally, as required under the Massachusetts Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit, the DPW must document the number of miles swept and volume of debris disposed.

To document street sweeping operations the DPW/Highway Division uses ESRI Quick Capture running on a mobile device. This associated Street Sweeping dashboard tracks lane miles swept that can be filtered by date range.