DOTs, Government Agencies and Geospatial Tech: The Challenges and Benefits of Adoption

Geospatial technologies are transforming how DOTs and government agencies plan, analyze, and act. But, behind all the technological innovations, there are complex challenges and hard-won advantages. Join our expert panel as they peel back the curtain on real-world adoption—from management hurdles to powerful outcomes.

Key Takeaways:

• Common Adoption Barriers – Learn about funding gaps, legacy system constraints, political hurdles, governance issues, and the human factors that can make or break technology use.
• Successful Strategies & Solutions – Discover how agencies have employed stakeholder engagement, pilot projects, user-centric training, and phased implementation to drive adoption.
• Tangible Benefits – Understand how adoption supports better decision-making, resource allocation, disaster response, planning, public transparency, and interagency coordination.
• Best Practices Overview – Get practical advice on crafting compelling justifications for technology implementation, transitioning from legacy systems, training, and nurturing internal champions.

Who Should Attend:

Leaders and practitioners from DOTs, transportation agencies, municipal and state-level government officials, GIS and IT professionals, public policy experts, and anyone involved in managing, governing, or implementing geospatial technology in the public sector.

Speakers

Rob Martindale, PLS
Utilities Program Manager, Colorado Department of Transportation

Caprice A. Larimer-Musty
Lab Manager, Remote Sensing Lab, State of Alaska Department of Transportation

Kourosh Langari
Digital Delivery Lead, HNTB

Moderator

Carla Lauter
Senior Content Manager, Geo Week News