SDDOT / Project Development / Systems Planning / Data Analysis

Engineering Supervisor: Jerry Ortbahn
Phone: (605) 773-3281 : Fax (605) 773-6608

The majority of activities in Planning & Programs involve some type of data analysis. Data needs to be organized, analyzed and conveyed to aid management in decisions concerning the Department's assets. Some of the data analysis activities of the office not covered elsewhere on the Planning & Programs website include:

Backlog & Accruing Highway Needs Estimation
Departmental Performance Measures Collection & Tracking
Funding Forecasting
Highway Numbering
Highway System Categorization (DOT Funding Category)
Highway System Impact Analysis
Legislation Impact Analysis
Life Cycle Cost Analysis
Urban Boundary Determination
User Cost Estimation

Some annually produced data analysis products include:

Backlog & Accruing Needs Report
Departmental Performance Measures Report
Guidelines for Recommended Funds for Type of Improvements
Highway Needs Map
Highway Systems Map
State Highways with Minimal Widths Map