OVRDC uses vector tiles in many of the web maps we publish. This presentation, which will be given at the 2017 Ohio GIS Conference, gives an overview of vector tiles, why you might want to use them in your web…
The Appalachian Regional Commission has just released the FY2018 County Economic Status rankings. There are a few notable changes, one being that Pike County has moved from "Distressed" to "At-Risk" and Clermont County has moved up to "Competitive" from "Transitional". In…
Marshall University GIS Day Presentation Click here for a power point version of the presentation.
In May 2016, OVRDC sent one of our GIS personnel, Malcolm Meyer - Transportation Planning Coordinator - to the 2016 FOSS4GNA Conference in Raleigh, North Carolina. The following are his takeaways from that conference. At the 2016 FOSS4GNA Conference in…
Over the past year, OVRDC has focused on web-based maps as a new means of data distribution. This format creates an interactive environment where users can get simple questions answered and access data in a new and refreshing way. We…
The Bridge Sufficiency Rating is an indexed value that takes into account a variety of factors including physical inspection of the bridge, traffic, number of lanes, etc. The result is a percentage comparing the current conditions of the bridge to…
As part of the RTPO planning process, we examined roadway conditions in our region using the Pavement Condition Rating. The PCR takes into account both the frequency and severity of various distresses present in the roadway such as cracking, potholes,…
There are many web map platforms out there. Here is a sample of four platforms, using Wellston, Ohio zoning as a sample polygon layer. CartoDB Leaflet ArcGIS Online Google Maps