Turning Smarter Planning Into Real Savings
Bluffton, Indiana is using vialytics to bring fairness, accuracy, and real-time budgeting to its 66 miles of roadway. By digitizing assessments and planning, the city is coordinating smarter, saving money, and making every repair count.
Bluffton, IN
Bluffton is a growing city in northeastern Indiana responsible for maintaining more than 66 miles of city streets. Historically, they hired outside consultants to conduct manual PASER ratings to ensure fairness and integrity across neighborhoods. While necessary for transparency, it came with real challenges - high costs, subjective results, and slow, paperwork heavy processes that couldn't keep up with strategic planning needs.
One System for Planning, Tracking & Real-Time Insights
vialytics helped Bluffton digitize street assessments, cost tracking, and work orders - replacing paper logs and spreadsheets with a unified platform the entire Streets Department uses daily.
With automactially measuring roadway segments and real-world cost data entered into the system, the team can forecast project budgets in minutes. And by layering condition data with existing mapping systems, Bluffton now coordinates street work with upcoming utility projects to avoid costly rework.
"Well worth the investment at this time. vialytics gives us proper planning that helps you look ahead along with budgeting needs, keeping our PASER ratings up to date."
Tim Simpson
Streets Department Commissioner - Bluffton, IN
Strategic Wins That Protect Taxpayer Dollars
Smarter Project Sequencing
Coordinated paving with lead service line replacements to avoid cutting into freshly repaired roads and eliminate costly rework.
Faster, More Accurate Budgeting
Automated cost estimates based on real measurements help scope and prioritize projects in minutes instead of days
Fair & Defensible PASER Ratings
Consistently updated condition data ensures transparent decisions that every neighborhood can trust
Clear Communication & Proof of Work
Digital records make it easier to explain maintenance decisions and coordinate with departments and city leadership
Conclusion
Bluffton is already seeing clearer planning, stronger coordination, and more confident budgeting, and they expect even greater measurable savings after a full two to three years of use. With vialytics, the city is building a future where every mile of roadway is managed with accountability, accuracy, and the best possible use of public funds.


