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There are different methods for analyzing traffic data. Newer traffic data collection produces a lot of data that needs to be analyzed and some state departments of transportation are hiring data scientists and AI specialists for data analysis. The objective of this project is to understand different methods for analyzing traffic data.

The Roadway Digital Infrastructure (RDI) is performing an increasing role in transportation operations. FHWA has an ongoing effort to develop a national strategy for RDI that was discussed at TRB 2023 and 2024. The objectives of this project are to allow ENTERPRISE members to come to a common definition of RDI, engage members to step through and interpret the national RDI definition and strategy for RDI, and to identify near-term activities members might take to begin to implement supporting system for RDI.

Agencies are developing and using simple innovations for Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) technologies and processes. For example, Illinois DOT repurposed an over height detector for use as counter for trucks. In Iowa an automated process is being developed for video requests. The purpose of this project is to learn and share simple innovations used in ITS.

State departments of transportation (DOTs) have various models for deploying and administering communications infrastructure to support ITS networks, some utilizing public-private partnerships, leasing, asset sharing, resource trading, or other approaches. ENTERPRISE members are interested in reducing costs and improving efficiencies as they administer communications infrastructure. This project is investigating how State DOTs may reduce costs and increase efficiencies for installing and managing infrastructure for multiple, redundant communications networks. The project will gather examples of various communications administration models and document case studies from selected State DOTs.