Municipal511
Publicly available mapping system to centralize planning and communication of traffic disruptions
Easy-to-learn, easy-to-use road information management service. An intuitive dashboard and map view, communicating closures and distributing data that is faster and easier than sending emails.
Effortlessly share traffic disruption information
Municipal511 is a highly accessible web application, easily reachable from any device with internet connectivity. This feature eliminates the need for specialized IT support or frequent application updates, ensuring a smooth and consistent user experience.
The platform's design focuses on user convenience, fostering a community where users can effortlessly share information and receive support from the service provider.
Map-Centric Approach
The service adopts a map-centric approach, integrating all regional road information into one comprehensive map. This unified map, which includes local, regional, and provincial roads, is not only an essential tool for thorough visualization but also features in various municipal and regional government websites. It allows users to switch between different base map views like Google Maps, satellite, and terrain, and customize their view with various layers and overlays, catering to diverse needs and preferences.
Customization and Convenience
The service adopts a map-centric approach, integrating all regional road information into one comprehensive map. This unified map, which includes local, regional, and provincial roads, is not only an essential tool for thorough visualization but also features in various municipal and regional government websites. It allows users to switch between different base map views like Google Maps, satellite, and terrain, and customize their view with various layers and overlays, catering to diverse needs and preferences.
Key Outcomes:
Effective and efficient communication of geospatial information
One Unified Map – presents all road information for your region, including local, regional, and provincial roads. The Municipal511.ca public map can be found embedded in numerous municipal and regional government websites.
Connections & Integrations – Municipal511 connects seamlessly to a wide range of third-party apps, including Waze, Here, Emergency Responder Systems, and your GIS.
Mapped Data Layers – In addition to the publicly-accessible mapped content, Municipal511 supports private (non-public) data mapping, management, and communications.
Key Outcomes:
Time saved aggregating and mapping road information
Improved situational awareness
Faster emergency response time
Faster delivery times
Reduced road work and event conflicts
Reduced infrastructure damages
“The two-way integration with Waze, and other data feeds into Municipal 511, provides the county a true picture of what is happening in our communities every day.”
This is especially critical during emergencies like snowstorms, ice storms, tornadoes and severe thunderstorms. Leveraging the Municipal 511 platform is a great opportunity for the municipalities of Oxford County to work together to improve efficiency, provide better service to our communities and harness technology in a very cost-effective fashion.
Dave Colvin
Emergency Coordinator at Oxford County
“Seconds can be critical for emergency responders.”
Prior to the implementation of Municipal 511 for road closures and construction, slower manual processes meant emergency crews could be unaware of construction or closures on their route. Now using Municipal 511, county closures will go directly into computers in each paramedic vehicle.
Ben Addley
Chief of Paramedic Services at Oxford County
“The thing that makes this program so nice is its integration with the routing apps that people are using already.”
Providing wider access to the information through the online system could reduce the amount of traffic ending up in county detours if drivers are alerted in time to take alternative routes, which would be safer for our workers and would help traffic congestion.
Jason Cole
County General Manager of Infrastructure and Development at Lambton County
“The use of technology to help your residents live better and safer lives.”
The project could help Sarnia-Lambton’s bid to reach the top of the list with the Intelligent Community Forum (ICF). This is one of the types of projects that are strongly encouraged and looked on favourably by the ICF – the use of technology to help your residents live better and safer lives.
Ron Van Horne
County CAO at Lambton County