Holmes County Highway Department Relies On MOTOTRBO™ GPS To Improve Road Crew Safety

By Motorola Business Solutions

Located in central Ohio, Holmes County's nearly 40,000 residents include the nation's largest Amish and Mennonite community. Horse-drawn buggies and motorized vehicles share the county's 250 miles of roads and 271 bridges spread throughout 424 square miles of terrain spotted with rolling hills, steep ravines, and waterways. Keeping those roads and bridges in good condition during the summer and and clear of snow during Ohio's often challenging winters is the responsibility of the Holmes County Highway Department.

When Chris Young, Holmes County Engineer, was elected to the position in 2003, one of his first priorities was to replace and update the county's two-way radio communications system. The aging analog radios were nearing end of life and coverage was not always reliable. Young wanted better technology that would improve the safety and efficiency of his crew, as well as reduce costs for the department.