# New Taipei City Smart Pavement Management Center and Road Maintenance Analysis
## 3 Road Management Center Information Platform
This module includes three types of cases: * Case Inquiry: Classifies and consolidates road inspection and maintenance cases for supervisors to review detailed case information; * New Case: If a road inspection update or repair request is received, a new case is added to the system for tracking and data uploading; * Damage Case: When a road shows significant damage, it is recorded as a damage case, which is reviewed internally to determine whether maintenance is needed and which method should be used; * Work Dispatch Case: If the damage case requires maintenance, it is categorized as a work dispatch case for unified management and dispatch; * Internal Tracking Case: For damage cases that do not require dispatch, internal personnel will be responsible for tracking the case. 4. **Engineering Payment Request Module:** Used to manage payment requests related to engineering projects, facilitating financial verification and management of project funds. 5. **Data Statistics Module:** Includes case analysis and the recording and analysis of engineering data. These statistical data help management personnel to assess overall cases and provide references for road maintenance and decision-making. 6. **Project History Module:** Responsible for recording detailed histories of each project, including the following: * Official Document Control Table: Collects documents related to engineering projects for easier management; * Project History Table: Displays the complete historical record of each project to ensure all data are traceable; * Asphalt: Manages and tracks the asphalt used in various road projects; * Ancillary Equipment: Records the ancillary equipment on the road, assisting in maintenance management. 7. **Inspection Schedule Log Module:** Used to manage the inspection personnel's schedules, including the following: * Inspection Schedule: Manages the scheduling of inspection personnel to allocate labor effectively; * Inspection Log: Records detailed inspection schedules to ensure that each time period has assigned personnel for inspections. 8. **System Administration Module:** Provides account management functions, responsible for managing user accounts and permissions to ensure data security. Through the collaboration of the various modules, this case management system effectively integrates road quality, project management, and dispatching systems in New Taipei City, significantly improving the efficiency and accuracy of case management (Figure 8). The information platform of the Road Management Execution Center consolidates various road maintenance management cases and integrates data related to road inspections, forming a centralized management system. This platform includes several important inspection indicators, providing detailed data support for road condition analysis and management. The following are explanations of four key inspection indicators:  
1. **Simple Pavement Roughness Index (AARI)**: AARI is primarily used to assess road smoothness, helping management personnel understand the degree of unevenness of the road surface. This indicator is measured using a simple pavement smoothness tool and provides quick data, allowing management units to identify areas in need of improvement, ensuring driving comfort and safety. 2. **Simple Pavement Condition Index (EPCI)**: EPCI is used to assess the overall condition of the pavement, including the stability and durability of the road structure. This indicator is an important reference for road maintenance management, helping to identify structural damage or aging phenomena, thereby aiding in the development of more targeted repair plans. 3. **International Roughness Index (IRI)**: IRI is a key indicator used to assess road surface roughness and measures the smoothness of the road, which is directly related to driving comfort. Higher IRI values indicate rougher surfaces, which may lead to discomfort for passengers and potentially affect driving safety. Monitoring this indicator encourages road management units to conduct regular maintenance, reducing accident risks. 4.