LOUISIANA DOT, LA – Centracs MMS Integration
Econolite Systems was selected to install and configure the Centracs Maintenance Management System (MMS) for the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD). This system tracks inventory and all corrective and preventative maintenance activities for hundreds of ITS devices across the state.
Project Background
Louisiana DOTD outsourced maintenance activities for more than 500 intelligent transportation system (ITS) devices statewide. As part of this effort, the lead contractor Arcadis chose Econolite to deploy a robust and scalable maintenance tracking solution. The Centracs MMS provides centralized visibility into device inventory and maintenance workflows, helping DOTD manage field assets more effectively.
Centracs MMS Solution Overview
The Centracs Maintenance Management System (MMS) is software designed to help transportation agencies track asset status, schedule preventative maintenance, and manage corrective actions. This solution enables Louisiana DOTD to:
- Monitor ITS inventory and equipment lifecycle
- Track maintenance and repair tasks in real-time
- Manage preventative maintenance schedules
- Centralize maintenance records for improved planning
- Improve response times for field issues
Benefits to Louisiana DOTD
The implementation of Centracs MMS provides several advantages:
- Centralized system for all statewide ITS assets
- Improved fleet and maintenance accountability
- Better data for budgeting and resource planning
- Reduced downtime of critical traffic management systems
By tracking inventory and maintenance activities in one platform, Louisiana DOTD gains clearer insights into system health and performance, which supports more proactive transportation operations statewide.
Econolite’s Core Intelligent Traffic Solutions
Econolite’s ITS solutions deployed for this project include:
- Traffic Cabinets – Support for intersection controllers
- Traffic Controllers & Software – Centracs platform
- Sensors & Detection – Data capture and field diagnosis
- Maintenance Management Systems – MMS for asset tracking
- Professional Services – Integration, staff training, and support
