Sharing and Using Connected Device Data to Improve Traveler Safety and Traffic Management

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April 7th, 2023

New and emerging sources of data generated from travelers using mobile devices, vehicles, infrastructure, and other sources provide agencies with opportunities to change how they manage traffic and their transportation systems. These data sources offer agencies an incentive to enhance or develop the capabilities of their transportation management systems to collect, compile, save, use, and share the data.

The Federal Highway Administration Office of Safety Operations, Research and Development (HRSO-1) is pleased to present this report, which provides information and strategies that can assist agencies as they evaluate, plan, or explore efforts associated with electronic message sharing in support of improving the safety, mobility, and experience of travelers using mobile devices.

Read the full publication here.