Joint Agency Data Acquisition and Management Program​​

Program Overview

In 2021, the Georgia Department of Transportation and Atlanta Re​gional Commission officially launched a collaborative effort to identify, specify, manage, and purchase large datasets and analytics platforms.​

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Recognitions & Awards

The Joint Agency Data Acquisition and Management Program has received several recognitions and awards ​​​for it's commitment to foster data alliances and development of​ tools that enhance innovation throughout Georgia. ​​

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To ensure appropriate collaboration, the Program consists of representatives selected by a range of administrators from key GDOT divisions and ARC. As of January 2022, those members include the GDOT Offices of Planning, Program Delivery, Transportation Data, and Traffic Operations as well as the ARC teams of Modeling, Performance Analysis and Monitoring, and Regional Planning. ​​
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Awards​​

FY 2025

2024 ​ITS Georgia Award

GDOT and ARC formed a perpetual and collaborative agreement to provide access to regional and local datasets to local governments and stakeholders throughout the state of Georgia, resulting in a savings of approximately 3 million dollars across the state in the first year of the agreement.

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Best 2024 TSMO Project

GDOT was recognized for implementing TSMO strategies and tools that leverage existing infrastructure to increase safety and ​reliability. ​

2024 TSMO Award

GDOT along with Atlanta Regional Council was honored for building a regional data alliances to drive industry-wide innovation.

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Local Government Award
2024 ITS World Congress – Dubai

The award recognized Georgia DOT and the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) for the Georgia Joint Agency Transportation Data Acquisition and Management Program.​

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Program Member Responsibilities

The members of the p​rogram are responsible for the following:

  1. Developing, maintaining, and updating an interagency program charter
  2. Developing, maintaining, and updating guidelines and/or policy recommendations for data acquisitions that include but are not limited to the following:
    1. Licensing requirements for personnel, interagency, and consultant usage
    2. Data use and publishing permissions
    3. Interagency gap analyses and best value assessments
  3. Developing and updating an annual budget​

 

 

Contacts

P​lease contact us if you have any questions or need additional information about the Joint Agency Data Acquisition and Management Program.

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