Street Sign Inventory

[ToddNordyke1]

I am researching to set up a Sign Inventory database using the LGIM.  Unfortunately we currently only have an ArcView license, so implementing it to it's fullest is not an option.  My only idea is to make one feature class containg the Poles, Signs, and Photos using the related LGIM fields.  I then could move the data around at a later date to use the Pole/Sign Inventory exactly how it's designed when we upgrade to a higher license level.  Fortunately our town is small with the majory of sign posts containing two signs each, making the feature class somewhat manageable.
    
     I would appreciate any ideas that would help us take the best advantage of our current setup: ArcGIS 10 (ArcView)
                                                                                                                                     ArcPad 10
                                                                                                                                     GeoExplorer 6000XH

Thanks for you time.
Todd

[JoshuaDamron]

Todd,
  Sounds like you are in a similar boat to us with working to meet the FHWA mandate for traffic sign inventories.  I would not recommend placing your signs and poles in the same feature class.  I would place your poles in a file geodatabase feature class and have a related table to hold your signs.  If you would like to know the details of why just ask and I'm glad to share my experience.  FYI there are a few forum posts about this same issue: http://forums.arcgis.com/threads/83079-Sign-Inventory-in-LGIM-anyone?highlight=sign & http://forums.arcgis.com/threads/102474-Sign-Inventory?highlight=sign

A resource that I found interesting was City of High Point's article in the ArcNews (Spring 2014): http://www.esri.com/esri-news/arcnews/spring14articles/city-develops-in-house-solution-to-fulfill-fe.... 
They also did a FHWA presentation that drilled into some of the more technical aspects of their inventory work, you can view it here: https://connectdot.connectsolutions.com/p5l0tq7mev3/. 
You can also read the summary here: http://www.gis.fhwa.dot.gov/webcast19_nc.asp. 

After reading the article I got in touch with the folks at Highpoint and we had a good dialogue about their project.  I found them to be a very helpful resource, you may give them a ring.

I don't have experience with ArcPad but post back with any questions and I will do my best to assist you.