Integrating Emerging Data Sources into Operational Practice: Opportunities for Integration of Emerging Data for Traffic Management and TMCs

The purpose of this report is to 1) Identify how big data tools and technologies can be used in traffic management systems or TMCs; 2) Develop potential use cases for integrating big data technology and tools into traffic management systems or TMCs; 3) Assess how connected vehicle and traveler related data could be used to enhance the operation of traffic management systems or TMCs; 4) Analyze how the sharing of data with other TMCs, systems, connected vehicles and travelers; and agency business processer systems could impact the performance of a traffic management system or TMC; and 5) Identify the challenges and options to consider to compile, use and share this data. 1

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• 1Gettman, D., Toppen, A., Hales, K., Voss, A., Engel, S., & El Azhari, D. (2017). Integrating Emerging Data Sources into Operational Practice: Opportunities for Integration of Emerging Data for Traffic Management and TMCs. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration. Retrieved June 4, 2020, from https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/34175