Modernizing State Transportation Systems with Custom Software | Netkinetix
Client Snapshot
- Client: State Department of Transportation
- Sector: Government / Transportation Infrastructure
- System: Aid disbursement platform handling $558M+ in annual funding
- Challenge: Outdated legacy mainframe software and a highly inefficient process to generate statewide disbursements
Legacy System Challenges at the Department of Transportation
The Department of Transportation (DOT) relied on a legacy mainframe system to calculate and distribute over $558 million in transportation aid across local governments statewide. The outdated system featured monochromatic terminals, was difficult for staff to navigate, and posed growing risks in terms of efficiency, accuracy, and long-term support.
Beyond just calculations, the system also managed local government notifications and PeopleSoft integrations for payment processing. These complex interactions demanded more flexibility and user-friendly workflows than the mainframe could deliver.
The DOT needed a partner to deliver a fast, scalable, and modern transportation software system that could replace their legacy platform without disrupting mission-critical operations.
Custom Web-Based Software Replacing DOT Mainframe
Netkinetix developed WebTAS—a scalable, cloud-hosted, web-based application designed to replace the old DOT mainframe with a more modern and intuitive system for managing state transportation aid disbursements.
Key features included:
- Automated calculation and tracking of construction and highway maintenance disbursements
- Seamless integration with PeopleSoft
- Automated notifications for both estimates and final payments
- Powerful, real-time reporting tools for better decision-making and transparency
- Clean browser-based UI, accessible from modern devices and designed with user roles in mind
- U.S.-based hosting and long-term maintenance handled by Netkinetix for maximum reliability
State DOT Software Transformation Results
- Faster disbursement timelines with automated workflows and integrated payment processing
- Improved user adoption with simplified and intuitive interfaces
- Greater transparency through built-in reports and real-time program monitoring
- Eliminated legacy technology risks by retiring the mainframe system
- End-to-end modernization powered by Netkinetix’s hybrid-agile development methodology
Client Feedback
“WebTAS transformed the way we manage and distribute aid. It’s user-friendly, reliable, and gives us the control and insight we never had with the old system.”
Why This Government Software Project Succeeded
This successful software modernization project highlights the strength of collaborative discovery, hybrid-agile development, and a client-first mindset. Netkinetix worked hand-in-hand with DOT stakeholders to ensure every feature met their operational needs, and every step of the implementation was low-risk and transparent.
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