AWS Public Sector Blog
Author: Prachi J. Vakharia
Prachi J. Vakharia recently joined Amazon Web Services (AWS) to help government agencies innovate, successfully modernize their digital infrastructure, and adopt new solutions. In her previous role with the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, Prachi tested and piloted new AI and ML-based solutions that make transit safer and more accessible. She is based in Washington, DC, and has worked on transportation innovation, standards and infrastructure advancing projects in public transportation, automated vehicles, and shared and electric mobility.
5 benefits of modernizing transportation asset management software in the cloud
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), commonly referred to as the Infrastructure Bill, allocates over $350 billion in funding for major projects in the United States. As they consider where to allocate these funds, public infrastructure owners, especially Department of Transportation (DOT) and public works agencies, have to assess the condition of their assets, determine what to prioritize while rebuilding, and identify what needs maintenance. Learn about key benefits for agencies from using cloud-based asset management software.