The information is downloaded as the vehicles refuel. The software includes risk management and operational cost analysis modules. In addition, GPS information can be used to pinpoint a single position or configured to track multiple points representing a vehicle's movement on a route. These computer-based systems are helping to improve the department's effectiveness and efficiency. The director of Transportation has initiated a program to train additional members of the department on the system.
Most districts use such indicators to assess performance in key management areas.
Performance indicators allow departments of transportation to track their service quality, make adjustments where required, and allocate scarce funds to the most critical needs. Performance indicators typically used by school districts are shown in Exhibit 10-15 . Develop performance indicators to measure and monitor the performance of the district's transportation operations. Created by TSPR, 1999. The director of Transportation appoints a team to develop indicators to assess the department's performance.