Services
Mapster (also known as MasterMind, LLC) powers a full suite of roadway asset safety studies.
Mapster core services include:
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3D Mobile Mapping
360° street‑level video capture combined with high‑precision GPS & LiDAR data. -
Centerline Assurance
Centerline inventory, Centerline Compliance "No‑Passing Zone", and Centerline Retro‑Reflectivity analysis -
Pavement Marking Inventory & Inspection
Detailed cataloging of centerlines, edgelines, and auxiliary markings. -
Sign Inventory & Inspection
Full audit of traffic sign location, condition, and retro‑reflectivity. -
Guardrail Inventory & Inspection
Assessment of guardrails, end treatments, and bridge terminals for condition and compliance. -
Right‑of‑Way “Clear Zone / Hazard” Assessment
Identification and geolocation of fixed objects, slopes, and potential roadside hazards. -
Horizontal Curve “Ball Bank” Analysis
Curve geometry and advisory speed evaluations aligned with MUTCD and FHWA standards. -
Traffic Counts
Automated vehicle volume studies for planning and analysis. -
Speed Zone
Data‑driven evaluations to establish or validate safe speed limits.
Each study helps agencies prioritize maintenance, plan budgets, streamline field operations and ensure compliance with MUTCD and FHWA standards.
3D Mobile Mapping Services
Mapster’s 360° High-Definition GIS‑Based Street‑Level Video Mobile Mapping.
Experience your entire roadway network in stunning detail—without ever leaving the office. Mapster combines cutting‑edge 3D mobile mapping with high‑definition LiDAR, and time‑stamped 360° video to deliver the most up‑to‑date visual record of every route.
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🚗 Field‑Ready Imagery, Office‑Ready Access: Our LiDAR‑equipped vehicles capture seamless 360° street‑level video, complete with integrated GPS coordinates. View assets and pavement markings on‑screen—no field crews required.
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⏱️ Precision Timestamping: Every frame is tagged with date and time down to the second, ensuring you always reference the exact conditions when making critical maintenance decisions.
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🔄 On‑Demand Remapping: Need updated visuals after resurfacing, construction, or vegetation changes? Simply request a re‑run of any route—no hidden fees.
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🔍 Unblurred Clarity: Unlike other providers, Mapster leaves pavement markings and roadside assets crystal‑clear, so you never miss a detail.
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🌐 Seamless Integration: Access video streams and point‑cloud‑enhanced 3D models through our intuitive MapsterStudio™ software or embed them into your GIS software.
By harnessing the power of 3D mobile mapping, Mapster turns raw data into actionable intelligence—helping you monitor conditions, plan maintenance, and protect public safety more efficiently and cost‑effectively than ever before.
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Centerline Compliance
(No-Passing/Safe-Passing Zone) Study & Striping Plan Development
Mapster’s 3D Mobile Mapping fleet, powered by our patented method U.S. Patent No. 12,292,304, delivers precision Centerline Compliance (aka No‑Passing Zone or Safe‑Passing Zone) analysis for your entire roadway network.
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🚗 3D Route Capture: LiDAR‑equipped vehicles drive every corridor to generate an accurate, georeferenced 3D model of your pavement and striping.
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🛑 Virtual Traversal: We “ride” each route in software—identifying and measuring every passing and no‑passing zone, then tailoring sight‑distance and zone lengths to your state’s MUTCD requirements.
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🔄 Periodic Re‑Validation: As foliage grows or road conditions change, repeat studies ensure your centerline markings stay accurate and safe over time.
Deliverables include:
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📍 GPS‑Coordinated T‑Marking Data: Ready for Esri® integration, so you can map and analyze zones instantly.
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📸 360° HD Street Imagery: GIS‑based video provides crystal‑clear visual context for every marking.
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⚙️ Custom Zone Templates: Configure railroad crossings, intersection approaches, and more to match unique network needs.
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📊 Graphical Logs & Exports: Industry‑leading logs and data exports streamline paint contract preparation and implementation.
With Mapster’s Centerline Compliance Study, you achieve full regulatory compliance and elevate roadway safety—ensuring every traveler benefits from precisely designed and maintained striping.
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“With the service that MasterMind provided Hancock County for our Pavement Marking Inventory and No-Passing Zone Compliance Safety Study, we were able to find several roadways that needed improvement. As always, they delivered on their contract, on-time, and on-budget!”
- Doug Cade
Hancock County Ohio Engineer, PE, PS
“MasterMind LLC’s mobile mapping and no-passing zone solutions have significantly enhanced our asset management and roadway safety analysis capabilities. The tools they’ve provided have streamlined our workflows and improved efficiency in our day-to-day operations. Their accuracy, efficiency, and customer support are exceptional—we now make better-informed decisions faster than ever before.”
- Zack Smith
Noble County Indiana Engineer, PE, PS
Pavement Marking
Inventory Study
Mapster's 3D Mobile Mapping fleet drives every route to exhaustively document every pavement marking under your jurisdiction.
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🔍 Complete Assessment: We capture stop bars, lane lines, crosswalks, turn arrows, channel lines, centerlines, edgelines, railroad markings, school markings, “ONLY” legends, transitional lines, gore transverse lines, and pavement dots.
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🗺️ Precision Location Logging: Each marking is GPS‑tagged with accurate milepoints for flawless field reference.
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📸 360° HD Imagery: GIS‑based street‑level video delivers instant visual confirmation of marking condition and context.
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📈 Data‑Driven Recommendations: Our analysis flags worn, missing, or non‑compliant markings and produces prioritized striping work items.
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📊 Interactive Reporting: Access clear, graphical reports and dynamic maps through PaintMaster™—filter by marking type, condition, or location and export for bid preparation.
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💡 Budget & Crew Planning: Comprehensive summary reports guide maintenance budgeting, crew scheduling, and long‑term striping strategies.
With Mapster’s Pavement Marking Inventory Study, your agency gains the accurate data, visual clarity, and actionable insights required to develop cost‑effective striping plans and keep roadways safe and clearly marked.
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“In my 30 years of working with public transportation, MasterMind has consistently provided accurate, quality and innovative ways to improve the safety of our roadways. Their creative technical expertise allows them to gather real-time data that we can use to make our highways safer at a cost-effective solution.”
- Andy Jones
Wayne County Ohio Assistant Engineer
“Mastermind is very attentive to the needs of their clients, often fine-tuning and customizing their software to meet the needs of the end user. The specific customization that they have made for our users have resulted in the streamlining of internal processes and increased efficiency for our staff.”
- Adam Fricke
Clinton County Ohio Deputy Engineer, PE, PS
Sign Inventory &
Inspection Study
Mapster's 3D Mobile Mapping fleet drives every route to meticulously inventory and assess all traffic signs across your network.
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🔍 Complete Assessment: We catalog each sign’s location, physical condition, and proper placement per MUTCD standards.
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🌙 Nighttime Compliance: Precision retro‑reflectivity measurements verify FHWA guidelines for optimal night visibility.
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📋 Data‑Driven Recommendations: Our analysis flags signs needing replacement, post repairs, or remounting—and generates prioritized work items.
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🗺️ Precision Location Logging: Every sign is GPS‑tagged with exact milepoints for flawless field reference.
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📸 360° HD Imagery: GIS‑based street‑level video provides instant visual confirmation of each sign and its surroundings.
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📊 Interactive Reporting: Access clear graphical reports and dynamic maps via SignMaster™—filter by location, condition, or priority and export for work orders.
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💡 Budget & Crew Planning: Detailed summary reports guide maintenance budgets, crew scheduling, and long‑term sign management strategies.
With Mapster’s Sign Inventory & Inspection Study, your agency gains the actionable insights and visual clarity needed to keep traffic signage compliant, reliable, and effective—protecting every road user.
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“We use the MasterMind program for field inventory records and yearly sign inspections. We make sure all signs are presented and in good condition. If any sign or post needs attention, we utilize work orders to create lists in order to fix any corrections needed in a timely manner.”
- Bruce Fricke
Allen County Ohio Traffic Supervisor
Guardrail Inventory &
Inspection Study
Mapster's 3D Mobile Mapping fleet drives every route to meticulously inspect all guardrail elements—from standard runs and end treatments to bridge end terminal assemblies.
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🔍 Complete Assessment: We evaluate each guardrail’s condition, compliance with MUTCD specs, and functional necessity.
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📋 Data‑Driven Recommendations: Our team analyzes the findings to flag missing, damaged, outdated, or unnecessary sections—and generates prioritized work items for repairs or upgrades.
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🗺️ Precision Location Logging: Every guardrail and terminal assembly is GPS‑tagged with exact milepoints for unambiguous field reference.
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🎥 360° HD Imagery: GIS‑based street‑level video provides instant visual confirmation, ensuring you see the real‑world context of each installation.
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📊 Interactive Reporting: Access clear, graphical reports and dynamic maps in our RailMaster™ software—filter by location, condition, or priority and export data for work orders.
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💡 Budget & Crew Planning: Detailed summary reports help you allocate funds, schedule maintenance crews efficiently, and build long‑term guardrail management plans.
With Mapster’s Guardrail Inventory & Inspection Study, your agency gains the accurate data, visual clarity, and actionable insights needed to keep barriers effective, compliant, and ready to protect every traveler.
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Right-of-Way "Clear Zone / Hazard" Assessment Study
Mapster's 3D Mobile Mapping fleet drives every route to perform an in‑depth assessment of your right‑of‑way clear zones and roadside hazards.
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🔍 Comprehensive Cataloguing: We record all fixed objects, parallel slopes, and perpendicular slopes within the prescribed clear zone.
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🗺️ Precision Geolocation: Each hazard is GPS‑tagged down to exact milepoints for unambiguous field reference.
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📸 360° HD Imagery: GIS‑based street‑level video delivers instant visual context for every identified hazard.
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📈 Actionable Recommendations: Our analysis generates targeted work items—guardrail installations, tree removals, mailbox relocations, and more—to bolster roadside safety.
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📊 Interactive Reporting: Access dynamic, graphical reports via RailMaster™—filter by hazard type, severity, or location and export data for work orders.
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💡 Efficient Planning: Detailed summary reports guide maintenance budgeting, crew scheduling, and long‑term safety improvement strategies.
With Mapster’s Right‑of‑Way Assessment Study, your agency gains the precise data, visual clarity, and actionable insights needed to prioritize hazards, streamline operations, and ensure every roadside remains safe for all travelers.
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Horizontal Curve
"Ball Bank" Analysis Study
Mapster’s 3D Mobile Mapping fleet drives every route to perform a comprehensive inventory and analysis of all horizontal curves and associated warning signs.
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🔍 Curve & Sign Cataloguing: GPS‑tag each curve and its advisory speed sign with precise milepoints for seamless field reference.
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📐 Standards‑Based Evaluation: Analyze curve radii and signage in accordance with MUTCD specifications and FHWA’s Horizontal Alignment Warning Sign requirements.
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🚦 Safe Speed Calculations: Compute and verify recommended advisory speeds to ensure every curve is properly signed for driver safety.
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📈 Actionable Work Items: Generate prioritized recommendations—sign upgrades, post replacements, and speed plate adjustments—to streamline maintenance.
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📊 Interactive Reporting: Access clear, graphical reports via CurveMaster™—filter by curve severity, compliance status, or location and export data for work orders.
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💡 Efficient Planning: Summary reports guide your agency’s Curve Sign Upgrade plans, crew scheduling, and long‑term budget forecasting.
With Mapster’s Horizontal Curve Analysis Study, your agency gains precise curve data, clear visual context, and targeted insights to keep every turn safely signed and fully compliant.
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