Asian Development Bank
Outlining how to better assess road quality and accessibility in Asia and the Pacific, this report explores ways to harness machine learning to bridge financing and data gaps and maintain the road networks vital for economic development. The report reviews traditional methods such as surveys and explores how innovative technologies can help improve road quality monitoring. It shows how integrating technologies such as laser profiling and smartphone-based assessments into road management systems can help improve monitoring and promote equitable and resilient transportation systems.