Starting the week of May 19, Peoria Public Works Department data collection will begin for the City’s Street Asset Inventory Project. The data will be used to assess the condition of the streets and alleys providing information for prioritizing maintenance projects and budgeting. The location and condition of the street signs and street lights will also be collected. This data will be used to create a sign and light inventory.

Residents may see a white van driving throughout the city streets recording data from the cameras and lasers mounted on the vehicle. One camera records the conditions of the street, while the another photographs the street signs and lights. LiDAR, a laser-based system that very accurately measures point distances to objects, will also be used. The alleys will be evaluated with a regular vehicle and walking surveys.

This project is targeted for completion by early Fall of 2014. For more information, contact City Engineer Scott Reeise at (309)494-8800.