Overview
The mission of the State Broadband Office of the Washington State Department of Commerce is to develop and improve affordable, quality broadband throughout Washington to drive job creation, promote innovation, improve economic vitality, and expand markets for Washington businesses. As one of a number of statewide GIS initiatives, Timmons Group provided technical services and geospatial analytical expertise with the use of GIS technology and data related to the expansion of broadband access in the State. A broad range of GIS services were provided, including:
- Assisting with the design, development, and adoption of GIS technology and data related to the broadband industry
- Reviewing and understanding the State’s broadband initiative and how Esri GIS products and workflows will be used to meet initiative goals
- Compiling, organizing, and managing GIS data needed to create a mapping tool to assess and analyze the current state of broadband resources and connectivity in Washington
- Developing, publishing, and maintaining broadband maps showing where fixed broadband exists and is practicable
- Assessing the current state of the existing broadband network, including provider service areas, download/upload speed and latency, and unserved and underserved areas
- Documenting and maintaining fiberoptic infrastructure maps throughout the State showing deployment status, capacity, ownership, and other key attributes
- Analyzing geostatistical data and spatial statistics to help identify grant funding priorities
