As we move into the heart of the 2026 winter season, municipal and campus leaders are facing a familiar pressure: doing more with less. Whether you’re managing a city’s snow response or a university’s transit safety, the challenge isn’t just about having data—it’s about having a connected ecosystem.
At FleetPaths, we’ve spent the last year evolving our suite of tools to move beyond simple “tracking.” Here is how a unified operations strategy is changing the game for our partners this year.
1. From Seasonal Silos to Year-Round Versatility
One of the biggest inefficiencies in public works is the “seasonal handoff.” When the salt spreaders are swapped for street sweepers, many organizations lose their momentum because their data lives in different places.
With StreetPaths, we’re helping departments maintain a single source of truth from January to December. The same visibility you used for snow removal in February scales seamlessly into pothole repair and leaf pickup in the spring.
2. The Digital Safety Net: ProForms+
We’ve noticed a major trend in 2026: The death of the clipboard. Paper forms don’t just get lost; they create “data dark zones.”
By integrating ProForms+, our partners are turning mandatory vehicle inspections (DVIR) and incident reports into live operational insights. When a driver notes a mechanical issue on their mobile device, the maintenance shop knows before the truck even returns to the yard. That’s not just “going paperless”—that’s building a safety net.
3. Higher-Ed: The New Frontier of Campus Mobility
This year, we’ve expanded our focus on Higher Education. A modern campus is essentially a small city, and students today expect “Uber-like” transparency for campus shuttles.
Our Transit and MyRoute solutions are being used to bridge the gap between efficiency and student safety. By providing real-time passenger information, universities aren’t just managing buses; they are reducing nighttime wait times and building “Cold-Weather Confidence” for their riders.
4. The ROI of Transparency
One of our most popular features continues to be the Public-Facing Portal. We’ve found that transparency is the ultimate labor-saver. When citizens (or students) can see exactly where the plows or shuttles are, call volumes at dispatch centers drop by as much as 60%.
Transparency doesn’t just build trust; it protects your team. With a precise historical record of every pass and every salt-drop (thanks to our VISION integration), you have an indisputable defense against false claims.
Looking Ahead
Whether you are mid-storm in Michigan or planning your spring pavement program in the South, the goal remains the same: Visibility, Transparency, and Accountability.
Is your fleet ready for the next shift? Contact our team to see how the FleetPaths suite can unify your operations.
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