The La Crosse Area Planning Committee (LAPC), serving as the MPO for the La Crosse, Wisconsin region, took a step forward in how it manages its Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). By partnering with EcoInteractive, LAPC adopted ProjectTracker—a cloud-based platform designed to streamline planning and collaboration. The result: faster updates, more accurate information, and a better way to work with stakeholders across the board.
Challenges
Managing TIP data had become an increasingly time-intensive task for LAPC. Some of the main issues included:
- Manual processes that slowed down updates and increased risk of errors.
- Disconnected tools that made it difficult to coordinate with state and local agencies.
- Time-consuming formatting work for public documents.
- A lack of centralized access to information for both internal staff and the public.
These obstacles not only made day-to-day tasks more difficult but also created delays in sharing information with key partners and the community.
Solution
To address these issues, LAPC implemented ProjectTracker. The platform provided a modern, user-friendly system that brought all TIP data into one place. Key benefits included:
- A centralized, cloud-based platform for project management.
- Built-in workflows that improved coordination with WisDOT and other stakeholders.
- Automated updates to the public-facing TIP website, improving transparency.
- Tools that made reporting and document generation far more efficient.
About EcoInteractive
EcoInteractive provides ProjectTracker, a leading cloud solution built specifically for transportation planning professionals. Used by MPOs and DOTs in over 29 states, ProjectTracker simplifies TIP and STIP management, enhances transparency, and supports better planning through real-time collaboration and data-driven tools.
