This high-tech vehicle is equipped with cameras and software to collect, categorize and assess road quality. Using a high-speed profiler, it evaluates roughness, smoothness, cracking and rutting as it travels along with the flow of traffic.
Automated Road Analyzer
Meet Detective ARAN! Detective ARAN is collecting evidence of road conditions to plan pavement maintenance treatments to help keep Phoenix streets in good condition.
Fun Facts
- It takes approximately two calendar years to survey all of Phoenix's local and major streets.
- During that process, 15,000 total lane miles will be evaluated.
- Detective ARAN is making a difference by keeping his eyes on Phoenix roadways. This program is part of the Phoenix Transportation 2050 plan.
2025 Data Collection Schedule Updates:
Starting April 1, 2025 Detective ARAN will be collecting data on the conditions of all residential streets in the following areas:
Thunderbird Road to Bell Road, from 51st Avenue to Scottsdale Road
How ARAN Benefits You:
ARAN helps use taxpayer money more efficiently and equitably to maintain and improve the overall road network.
There is no need to restrict public access to roads during data collection and assessment. ARAN travels along with the flow of traffic and gathers data at normal road speeds.
With the specialized information gathered, including 3-D analytics, our Streets team will make on-time, accurate roadway choices for repair and resurfacing.
