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Traffic planning for transportation agencies

Respond to roadway issues faster, plan smarter, and demonstrate impact

Get accurate, comprehensive insights without months of data collection. 100s of DOTs, cities, MPOs, and transportation agencies use StreetLight’s 24/7 tools to diagnose traffic challenges on all roads. We power traffic planning and operations decisions, providing data at unprecedented depth and scale.

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Used by hundreds of public agencies across North America

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Empowering DOTs, MPOs, cities, and counties to make data-driven decisions

DOTs

Measure all roads in your state to fulfill funding and reporting requirements and prioritize the right projects.

MPOs

Power all types of traffic planning projects with regional multimodal data inputs in a few clicks.

Cities and counties

Address your residents’ concerns and keep traffic flow moving with critical data for all roads within your city.

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Why StreetLight for government agencies?

Critical data to answer your most important transportation questions.

Resolve data gaps

Instant access to data for all roads, including local and rural, to support planning and reporting.

Lead with validated, reliable data

Power your projects with trusted traffic analytics and tools used by transportation agencies since 2011 and tested exhaustively against permanent counters and transportation surveys.

Save time with quick insights

Equip your teams with a tool that provides 24/7 traffic insights, pinpointing where to focus first and how to bring along constituents and stakeholders.

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Using StreetLight to analyze trucking at the Port of Virginia confirmed our investment decision in a billion-dollar mega-project on I-64
Robert Case, PE, PHD
Chief Transportation Engineer, Hampton Roads TPO
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FAQs

Quick answers to questions you may have

Discover everything about the features and benefits of StreetLight for government agencies.

What is traffic planning?

Traffic planning is a type of transportation planning focused on the safe and efficient flow of vehicle traffic throughout a road network. It may also take into account non-vehicle traffic, such as pedestrian and bicycle activity.

To keep traffic flows running smoothly, planners use data on current and historical road conditions to propose and implement infrastructure and policy changes that will mitigate congestion, improve safety, increase equitable access to transportation, or otherwise promote an optimal transportation system.

What types of data does StreetLight provide for traffic planning?

Many government agencies use StreetLight to access standard transportation metrics that are essential for traffic planning, including Annual Average Daily Traffic (AADT), vehicle volumes, vehicle speeds, bike and pedestrian activity, Origin-Destination (O-D) patterns, Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT), Turning Movement Counts (TMC), and more.

How can historical and real-time traffic data be used for traffic planning and operations?

Historical traffic data is essential to understanding typical roadway conditions and predicting changes by time of day, day of week, or time of year. It helps planners assess the impact of road network changes and prioritize infrastructure investments. When paired with real-time data, it helps differentiate between atypical and typical traffic patterns, aiding in diagnosing the causes of slow-downs or safety issues.

Real-time data is vital for quick-response strategies, special events, and construction management, allowing experts to monitor and address traffic changes swiftly, especially during unexpected disruptions like signal malfunctions or weather events.

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Talk to StreetLight about your needs, and join us in shaping a more efficient, sustainable world.

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