Case Study: Planning and Development Services of Kenton County (PDS) achieves reduced paving costs and proactive right-of-way coordination with Accela Right of Way Management

Planning and Development Services of Kenton County Reduces Paving Costs and Enables Proactive Coordination with Right of Way Management

Planning and Development Services of Kenton County (PDS) supports growth for 32 cities and two county fiscal courts in Northern Kentucky. PDS faced a heavily paper‑based, time‑consuming process for coordinating street, utility, and paving projects across multiple jurisdictions, which increased costs and neighborhood disruption.

PDS adopted Accela Right of Way Management, a web‑based, map‑driven SaaS solution that enabled rapid rollout and real‑time coordination among cities, counties and utilities. The system reduced duplicate street cuts, enabled proactive resurfacing planning, brought dozens of partners online in weeks, and delivered immediate savings—including $18,000 for the City of Covington—while improving service and safety.

Planning and Development Services of Kenton County (PDS)

Trisha Brush

Deputy Director, GIS Administration