Caltrans spearheads statewide utilization of
Geotab ITS freight data for enhanced transportation planning,
economic development and future funding opportunities
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FRANCISCO, Aug. 20, 2024 /CNW/ - Responding to
the need for robust data in transportation planning, forecasting,
and modeling, Geotab Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), a
Geotab business unit providing governments and organizations
with actionable, real-world insights to improve their
transportation networks, today announced a new multi-agency,
statewide contract that leverages the comprehensive capabilities of
the Geotab ITS Altitude platform.
Under this new contract by Caltrans – California's Department of Transportation –
and other partner agencies will gain access to a suite of advanced
analytics tools, including the Altitude platform's Origin &
Destination, Stop Analytics, Regional Travel Metrics and Roads
capabilities. The collaboration is designed to substantially
enhance multiple facets of transportation management across the
state, including:
- Planning: Leveraging data to meticulously craft transportation
blueprints for the state's future.
- Forecasting: Utilizing contextual analytics to anticipate
demands and trends in the transportation ecosystem.
- Modeling: Creating accurate simulations to assess and optimize
transportation systems.
- Funding: Facilitating data-driven approaches to support the
competitive process of applying for state and federal funding
opportunities.
"Through this partnership, we are able to provide quality and
trustworthy aggregate freight insights that can guide the state
into a new realm of data-centric transportation planning," said
Nate Veeh, Associate Vice President,
Intelligent Transportation Systems. "This is where technology meets
roadways, not just to inform vital decision making but also to
reimagine what our future travel infrastructure and statewide
resiliency could look like."
The impact of Geotab ITS' data is evident in real-world
scenarios. One example is providing Caltrans with relevant
aggregate transportation insights to help inform its 2027
California Freight Mobility Plan (CFMP). The analytics derived from
the Altitude platform play a vital role in understanding how the
freight network is being utilized today in order to craft a plan to
support the growing and evolving supply chain of California. Agencies will also be using these
data insights to streamline traffic flow, improving travel times
and reducing bottlenecks —a snapshot of how granular data
translates to tangible improvements on the ground.
"Utilizing aggregate commercial fleet and freight data is
crucial for the success of infrastructure projects such as the CFMP
plan. Understanding the flow of goods and forecasting trends in the
transportation system allows leaders and planners to ensure our
economy's backbone continues to move smoothly," added Veeh.
The power of data insights is unlocking a new chapter in
transportation management and planning in California. While this release specifically
highlights the leadership of Caltrans, the collaborative effort
extends to several agencies, each playing a strategic role in
transforming California's
transportation paradigms. More information and insights will be
released as projects unfold with these agencies.
About Geotab Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)
Our team of data science, AI, software engineering and user
experience specialists has one purpose – helping transportation
data stakeholders understand and act on the context behind their
traffic data. Geotab ITS' vision is to develop safer, more
sustainable and equitable transportation networks for all through
the intrinsic power of contextual commercial vehicle insights. We
work closely with a variety of organizations in both the public and
private sectors to help them achieve their transportation
infrastructure and policy goals. Geotab ITS promotes economic
prosperity and streamlined people and goods movement by supplying
trustworthy, high-quality transportation insights.
We are dedicated to providing aggregate observed, real-world
data so you can make more informed decisions to improve efficiency,
sustainability, profitability and safety. For more information on
Geotab Intelligent Transportation Systems and the Altitude
Platform, visit: its.geotab.com and follow us on LinkedIn.
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