Case Studies

Proven Results With Real Agencies

We don't talk in hypotheticals. Here's what 20 years of infrastructure work looks like.

Selected 5 Consecutive Terms

Pavement Management Technical Assistance Program (P-TAP)

Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC)

AMS Consulting was selected by MTC for their Pavement Management Technical Assistance Program (P-TAP), a federally funded program established to help Bay Area jurisdictions better manage and maintain their streets and roads. Through P-TAP, we provide direct technical assistance to local agencies across all nine Bay Area counties.

For 20 consecutive years, AMS has helped cities and counties update their road networks through pavement condition surveys using MTC's modified ASTM D6433 protocol, PCI analysis via StreetSaver, and comprehensive reporting that gives decision-makers the data to advocate for increased maintenance funding.

In addition to pavement surveys, AMS provided a wide range of technical services through the program — including asset management reporting, software and application development, GIS services, non-pavement asset inventories (curb ramps, sidewalks, signs, storm drains, street lights), and hands-on training for pavement inspection and budget analysis.

AMS also became the first P-TAP consultant to use LiDAR technology and 360-degree imagery to enhance quality assurance and quality control on pavement surveys. We created how-to training videos for the program and were the first to integrate StreetSaver's REST API with Esri products — connecting pavement management data directly to agency GIS systems.

Recognition: MTC awarded AMS Consulting Best Pavement Management Consultant — a distinction that reflects our commitment to quality, accuracy, and the agencies we serve.

PCI Surveys (ASTM D6433) StreetSaver PMS Asset Management Reporting Software Development GIS Services Non-Pavement Asset Inventories Budget Analysis Training

Consecutive Years

75+

Agencies Served

County Coverage

Parks & Trails

District-wide Pavement Assessment

East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD)

AMS was selected to perform a comprehensive pavement condition assessment across the entire East Bay Regional Park District — covering roads, trails, parking lots, and other paved areas spanning Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. The district manages over 18.3 million square feet of pavement, and this was their first assessment update since 2016.

We used our hybrid approach: state-of-the-art LiDAR scanning and high-definition geo-referenced imagery combined with traditional ASTM D6433 field inspections by a Certified Rater. Our mobile scanning system — mounted to both trucks and tricycles for trail access — captured laser scans, 2D georeferenced images every 10 meters, and pavement profile data including rutting and roughness.

Beyond data collection, AMS updated EBRPD's StreetSaver database, linked it to the district's GIS, developed multi-year budget scenarios, and delivered asset management strategies that helped the district prioritize projects by condition, functional use, and funding source.

PCI Surveys (ASTM D6433) LiDAR Scanning 360° Imagery Trail Assessments Parking Lot Assessments StreetSaver PMS GIS Linkage Budget Analysis Asset Management Planning

18.3M

Sq Ft of Pavement

Counties Covered

Asset Types Assessed

Asset Management Planning

Pavement Asset Management Plan

City of Livermore, California

The City of Livermore manages 680 lane miles of streets, and years of underfunding had caused a downward trend in overall network condition. With over half the network showing signs of decline and a limited $4.3 million annual budget, the city needed more than a PCI update — they needed a strategy.

AMS developed a comprehensive Asset Management Plan that went beyond traditional pavement management. We introduced a risk-based prioritization framework using Probability of Failure and Consequence of Failure analysis, giving the city a data-driven method to prioritize critical roads. We evaluated emerging technologies like micro-surfacing, cape seals, full-depth reclamation, and cold-in-place recycling to reduce the city's immediate backlog.

The results were clear: under the current maintenance strategy, 83 lane miles would reach extreme risk by 2045. Under the asset management strategy AMS developed, that number dropped to 34 lane miles — and with the right level of service targets, extreme risk roads could be reduced to zero.

Asset Management Plan PCI Surveys Risk-Based Prioritization Budget Scenario Analysis Level of Service Planning Lifecycle Management Road Valuation

680

Lane Miles Managed

30-Year

Financial Projections

59%

Reduction in Extreme Risk Roads

GASB-34 Compliance

GASB-34 Infrastructure Valuations

Town of Corte Madera, City of San Bruno & Others

GASB Statement 34 requires state and local governments to report the value of their infrastructure assets in annual financial statements. AMS has helped multiple agencies achieve and maintain GASB-34 compliance by inventorying, valuing, and depreciating their entire infrastructure portfolio.

For the Town of Corte Madera, AMS valued the town's complete infrastructure across 10 asset subsystems — pavements, sidewalks, curb and gutter, ADA ramps, streetlights, traffic signals, guardrails, pedestrian bridges, the entire storm drain system (2,256 catch basins, 190,742 feet of pipe), recreational facilities, and 50 building structures. Using ENR cost indices, we calculated historical costs and straight-line depreciation for every asset, delivering a total net valuation of $32 million.

For the City of San Bruno, AMS performed valuations covering facilities, right-of-way assets, and underground infrastructure. We've also delivered GASB-34 valuations for agencies including Calaveras County Water District and San Mateo County Harbor District.

GASB-34 Valuation Straight-Line Depreciation ENR Cost Indexing Facilities Storm Drain Systems Right-of-Way Assets Buildings Recreational Assets

$32M

Infrastructure Valued (Corte Madera)

Asset Subsystems Covered

Agencies Served

PMS + Application Development

Pavement Management Update & GIS Integration

City of Tracy, California

The City of Tracy needed a full pavement management system update for their 242 centerline mile road network. But the project went beyond a standard PCI survey — Tracy had lost the GIS connectivity between their StreetSaver pavement management system and their ESRI ArcGIS platform after upgrading from StreetSaver 7.5 to 8.0.

AMS performed the complete pavement condition survey using MTC's ASTM D6433 methodology, updated the city's StreetSaver database, and then did what set us apart: we developed custom ESRI application tools that connected directly to StreetSaver's MS SQL Server database, restoring and improving the GIS linkage the city had lost. This gave Tracy's engineers the ability to generate pavement condition maps, run budget scenarios, and visualize their road network spatially — all from within their existing ESRI environment.

AMS also provided on-site training to achieve staff self-sufficiency, covering everything from field inspections to budget analysis and GIS map generation.

PCI Surveys (242 CL Miles) StreetSaver PMS Application Development ESRI Integration MS SQL Server GIS Linkage Staff Training QA/QC

242

Centerline Miles Surveyed

Custom

ESRI-to-StreetSaver App Built

100%

Staff Self-Sufficiency Training

Mobile Mapping & Asset Inventory

Non-Pavement Asset Inventory Using Mobile Mapping

City of Menlo Park, California

The City of Menlo Park needed a comprehensive inventory of above-ground right-of-way infrastructure assets — street signs, traffic signals, pavement markings, and sign supports — to strengthen their asset management program and ensure compliance with California MUTCD standards.

AMS deployed our mobile mapping system — equipped with LiDAR sensors, 360-degree cameras, GPS, and inertial navigation — to scan 98 miles of city roadways. Post-processing was handled through Topcon Collage and Bentley Systems, allowing us to extract and inventory over 8,000 signs with full attribution: MUTCD codes, GPS coordinates, retroreflectivity readings, support types, condition ratings, and geo-tagged photos of every sign.

Traffic signals and street lights were also inventoried with pole numbers, arm counts, condition assessments, and surrounding land use classification. All data was delivered GIS-ready for import into the city's Cartegraph asset management system and ArcGIS environment.

Mobile Mapping (LiDAR + 360°) Sign Inventory Traffic Signal Inventory Pavement Markings Retroreflectivity Testing MUTCD Compliance GIS Data Delivery

8,000+

Signs Inventoried

Miles of ROW Scanned

100%

GIS-Ready Data Delivery

Sidewalk & ADA Assessment

Citywide Sidewalk, Curb & Gutter, and ADA Ramp Survey

City of Rohnert Park, California

The City of Rohnert Park needed a comprehensive assessment of their pedestrian infrastructure — sidewalks, curb and gutter, and ADA curb ramps — to identify trip hazards, ADA compliance issues, and prioritize repairs across the entire city.

AMS performed a citywide survey capturing over 35,000 geo-referenced images documenting every defect: cracks, gaps, slopes, holes, vaulting, and faulting. Each defect was GPS-located, photographed, and classified by type and severity, giving the city a complete picture of their pedestrian infrastructure condition.

AMS created custom ESRI mobile applications for the project, enabling our field team to collect sub-meter accuracy data points for every defect. The result was a GIS-ready dataset that allowed Rohnert Park to prioritize trip hazard repairs, plan ADA compliance projects, and make data-driven decisions about where to invest in their sidewalk and pedestrian network.

Sidewalk Assessment Curb & Gutter Survey ADA Ramp Compliance Geo-Referenced Imagery Trip Hazard Identification GIS Data Delivery

35,000+

Geo-Referenced Images Captured

Citywide

Pedestrian Infrastructure Assessed

ADA

Compliance Documented

Fiber & GIS Development

Fiber Network GIS Mapping & Web Application

Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA)

CCTA needed to digitize, map, and visualize their proposed fiber network across Contra Costa County. Their existing fiber route data lived in Google Earth KMZ files and disconnected spreadsheets — making it difficult for the project team to collaborate, analyze coverage, or present to stakeholders.

AMS converted the KMZ data into a proper GIS file geodatabase, re-segmented routes to conform to county centerline roadways (block-to-block with snapped endpoints), and mapped all fiber connection hubs, OBAG points, and smart signal locations. We then built a custom ArcGIS Online web application and dashboard that let the CCTA project team collaboratively edit routes, drop points, and add comments — all without needing an ESRI license.

The final product gave CCTA an interactive fiber network map with heatmap and proximity analysis tools, a collaboration dashboard for route planning, and a complete GIS geodatabase ready for future infrastructure decisions.

GIS Digitization KMZ-to-Geodatabase Conversion ArcGIS Online Web App Dashboard Development Fiber Route Mapping Heatmap & Proximity Analysis Mobile-Friendly

County-wide

Fiber Network Mapped

Custom

Web App & Dashboard Built

Zero

ESRI Licenses Required for Users

Client Feedback

Trusted by Infrastructure Teams

"I was able to look at the GIS Toolbox video for linking data. I did this before attending the GIS class offered and your video accomplished more in less time than the class. I liked the easy to follow format, manageable video length and clear instruction - nicely done!"

Engineering Department

City of Orinda

"It's good to see that AMS has prepared such helpful training and tools for clients. As a client to AMS, I appreciate your effort in providing helpful services."

Engineering Department

City of Pleasanton

"I would highly recommend AMS Consulting for pavement management system update!"

Engineering Department

City of Livermore

"We were extremely pleased with your work and assistance. We would definitely recommend you to any jurisdiction. Your professionalism and level of service have been outstanding."

Permco Engineering

City of Clayton

"I would highly recommend AMS to any agency that needs a fixed asset valuation project done."

Finance Director

Calaveras County Water District

"AMS has helped us with our GASB-34 infrastructure valuation, I highly recommend them."

Finance Director

City of San Bruno

"I would highly recommend AMS Consulting for any infrastructure valuation project."

Finance Director

Town of Corte Madera

"AMS exhibited a quick response time, technical competency and a can do attitude when providing services for our pavement management program and GIS/PMS linkage. I highly recommend them."

Engineering Department

City of Menlo Park

"Thank you for updating our pavement management network. We enjoyed working with you. We would recommend AMS to any agency."

Engineering Department

City of San Leandro

"Thank you for updating our road network. You guys definitely know your stuff. I would recommend AMS to any agency in need of updating pavement management program."

Engineering Department

City of Tracy

"Thank you for performing a Citywide Street Inventory for the City! I recommend any City to use AMS for a sign inventory project."

Public Works

City of Antioch

Engineering Department

City of Orinda

"It's good to see that AMS has prepared such helpful training and tools for clients. As a client to AMS, I appreciate your effort in providing helpful services."

Engineering Department

City of Pleasanton

"I would highly recommend AMS Consulting for pavement management system update!"

Engineering Department

City of Livermore

"We were extremely pleased with your work and assistance. We would definitely recommend you to any jurisdiction. Your professionalism and level of service have been outstanding."

Permco Engineering

City of Clayton

"I would highly recommend AMS to any agency that needs a fixed asset valuation project done."

Finance Director

Calaveras County Water District

"AMS has helped us with our GASB-34 infrastructure valuation, I highly recommend them."

Finance Director

City of San Bruno

"I would highly recommend AMS Consulting for any infrastructure valuation project."

Finance Director

Town of Corte Madera

"AMS exhibited a quick response time, technical competency and a can do attitude when providing services for our pavement management program and GIS/PMS linkage. I highly recommend them."

Engineering Department

City of Menlo Park

"Thank you for updating our pavement management network. We enjoyed working with you. We would recommend AMS to any agency."

Engineering Department

City of San Leandro

"Thank you for updating our road network. You guys definitely know your stuff. I would recommend AMS to any agency in need of updating pavement management program."

Engineering Department

City of Tracy

"Thank you for performing a Citywide Street Inventory for the City! I recommend any City to use AMS for a sign inventory project."

Public Works

City of Antioch

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Pavement Management Technical Assistance Program (P-TAP)

District-wide Pavement Assessment

Pavement Asset Management Plan

GASB-34 Infrastructure Valuations

Pavement Management Update & GIS Integration

Non-Pavement Asset Inventory Using Mobile Mapping

Citywide Sidewalk, Curb & Gutter, and ADA Ramp Survey

Fiber Network GIS Mapping & Web Application

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