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Automatic Vehicle Locator/Telematics Implementation
PURPOSE: The purpose of this Information Item is to introduce the Mayor and Council Members to the Town's implementation of Automatic Vehicle Locator/Telematics (AVL) technologies in the Town of Carrboro's fleet vehicles. This will include a brief overview of the data gathered through the Town's trial period with the Samsara vendor and a live presentation of the Town's Samsara dashboard.
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Department
DEPARTMENT: Town Manager's Office
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Council Direction
COUNCIL DIRECTION:
X Race/Equity X Climate ____ Comprehensive Plan X Other
Council Direction Statement
AVL technologies enhance the Town's ability to meet its Climate Action goals as Town vehicles generate data on fuel usage, emissions, and suitability for replacement with electric or hybrid options as part of the Town's vehicle replacement strategy. The AVL units collect the data and populate them into an online dashboard for staff analysis.
AVL technologies also generate useful location and time data that can support the Town's Race/Equity goals, primarily through analysis of service levels across multiple departments, including Police, Fire, and Public Works. The data can then be used to inform strategies improving the equitability of service delivery across different communities within Carrboro.
Additionally, AVL technologies also provide real-time vehicle health and maintenance indicators that enhance Carrboro's ability to identify and remedy vehicular faults, supporting efforts to maintain a well-serviced and active fleet across multiple departments.
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Information
INFORMATION: Over the last few months, the Town Manager's Office has been engaged in a research project to understand the benefits and costs of Automatic Vehicle Locator/Telematics (AVL) technologies, particularly as they pertain to municipal governments. These technologies are represented by physical data collection units that plug into the diagnostic ports of Town ...
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