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The staff maintains a variety of information on a number of subjects. Types of data include Census data, maps, traffic counts, public facilities, water and sewer rates, tax rates, agricultural information and a variety of other topics that can be utilized by the member governments and public agencies in the region.
In addition to the data that is produced by State, Federal and other agencies, staff is capable of collecting data for specific projects that are being undertaken by local governments. For these type projects a charge may be applied depending upon the complexity of the request. Staff can produce marketing studies, develop maps, produce housing studies, develop needs identifications and undertake other projects that may be needed.
The BRADD has added some sophisticated technological tools (GIS and GPS) to produce and maintain geographic information. This information can be retrieved and managed in a relatively easy and efficient manner offering an improved capability to produce high quality products.
The BRADD’s role is to provide space for the equipment, provide access on line, and staff for the operation and maintenance of the Global Positioning System Trimble Reference Station (TRS). To date, the BRADD has utilized GPS equipment for collecting GIS information for housing projects in Auburn and Park City, and for collecting ground control points for an industrial site map of Franklin in real world coordinates. In addition, GPS is being used by the BRADD for collecting information for the Adairville Shared Geographic Information System (GIS). This GIS will incorporate data from multiple sources, providing quick and accurate archiving, retrieval, updating, analysis and display of the data and its spatial relationships.
The Barren River Area Positioning System Consortium received the 1995 Commissioners Award for Interlocal Cooperation "for their ongoing cooperative efforts to improve the quality of life in the Commonwealth of Kentucky" and a NADO 1995 Innovation Award. Also, the BRADD received a Special Achievement in GIS Award for the massive work performed on Phase I and II of the WRDC Statewide GIS effort.
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