Intelligent Transportation Integration Act

Bill: 118-hr-1500
Sponsor: full_name: Rep. Graves, Garret [R-LA-6]
Introduced: 2023-03-09
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Computer security and identity theft

Computers and information technology

Government information and archives

Infrastructure development

Public-private cooperation

Roads and highways

Transportation safety and security
Latest action: action_date: 2024-11-26
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 638.

Summaries:
action_date: 2023-03-09
action_desc: Introduced in House
text: <p><b>Intelligent Transportation Integration Act</b></p> <p>This bill requires the Department of Transportation (DOT) to establish and implement a program to use anonymized data (i.e., data that has had all personal identifiers removed) that is derived from third-party entities to improve transportation management capabilities and efficiency on federal-aid highways.</p> <p>Specifically, DOT must leverage anonymized data to (1) inform certain infrastructure planning decisions (e.g., decisions related to increasing safety, improving freight efficiency, and enhancing environmental conditions), and (2) implement integrated traffic management systems that leverage real-time data to provide dynamic and efficient traffic flow management for purposes such as adjusting traffic light cycle times and responding to severe weather events. </p> <p>The bill authorizes DOT to enter into agreements with public and private sector entities to implement the program and requires DOT to consult with at least one organization that supports the development of intelligent transportation systems. </p> <p>Further, DOT must ensure (1) the protection of privacy for all sources of data used in the program; and (2) the accuracy of the data used in the program, including by preventing hacking and spoofing.</p> <p>Finally, within three years of enactment of this bill, DOT must make available best practices on how to leverage private user data to support improved transportation management capabilities and efficiency.</p>

action_date: 2024-11-26
action_desc: Reported to House
text: <p><strong>Intelligent Transportation Integration Act</strong></p><p>This bill requires the Department of Transportation (DOT) to implement a program to use anonymized data (i.e., data that has had all personal identifiers removed) that is derived from third-party entities to improve transportation management capabilities and efficiency on federal-aid highways.</p><p>Specifically, DOT must&nbsp;enable the use of&nbsp;anonymized data to (1) inform certain infrastructure planning decisions (e.g., decisions related to&nbsp;increasing safety, improving freight efficiency, and enhancing environmental conditions), and (2) facilitate&nbsp;integrated traffic management systems that leverage real-time data to provide dynamic and efficient traffic flow management for purposes such as&nbsp;adjusting traffic light cycle times and responding to severe weather events.</p><p>The bill authorizes DOT to enter into agreements with public and private sector entities to implement the program and requires DOT to consult with at least one organization that supports the development of intelligent transportation systems.</p><p>Further, DOT must issue guidance on (1) the protection of privacy for all consumers and&nbsp;sources of data used in the program; and (2) the accuracy of the data used in the program, including preventing hacking and spoofing.&nbsp;</p><p> Within three years of enactment&nbsp;of this bill, DOT must make available best practices on how to leverage private consumer data to support improved transportation management capabilities and efficiency.</p><p>Finally, the bill specifies that&nbsp;DOT may take such actions as necessary&nbsp;to maximize the effective implementation of this bill, including&nbsp;consolidating these requirements within other DOT activities.&nbsp;</p>

tv_txt: IB Union Calendar No. 638 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 1500 [Report No. 118–772] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 9, 2023 Mr. Graves of Louisiana (for himself and Mr. Carbajal ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure November 26, 2024 Additional sponsor: Mrs. González-Colón November 26, 2024 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic For text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on March 9, 2023 A BILL To establish a program to use anonymized data from third-party entities to inform infrastructure planning decisions and to improve transportation management capabilities and efficiency on Federal-aid highways, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Intelligent Transportation Integration Act . 2. Third-party data integration program (a) In general Not later than 180 days after enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall implement a program (in this section referred to as the program ) to leverage anonymized data from third-party entities to improve transportation management capabilities and efficiency on Federal-aid highways. (b) Purposes The Secretary shall enable the use of anonymized data derived from third-party entities— (1) to inform infrastructure planning decisions relating to— (A) reducing congestion; (B) decreasing miles traveled; (C) increasing safety; (D) improving freight efficiency; (E) reducing wait times at freight facilities; and (F) enhancing environmental conditions; (2) to facilitate integrated traffic management systems that leverage real-time data to provide dynamic and efficient traffic flow management for the purposes of— (A) adjusting traffic light cycle times to optimize traffic management and decrease congestion; (B) expanding or contracting lane capacity to meet traffic demand; (C) enhancing traveler notification of service conditions; (D) prioritizing high-priority vehicles such as emergency response and law enforcement within the transportation system; and (E) responding to severe weather events or conducting emergency evacuations; and (3) for any other purpose the Secretary determines is necessary to improve transportation management capabilities and efficiency on Federal-aid highways and other assets on the nation’s transportation system. (c) Partnership; consultation (1) In general The Secretary is authorized to enter into agreements with public and private sector entities to accomplish the purposes described in subsection (b). (2) Requirements Any agreement entered into under paragraph (1) between the Secretary and a data provider shall— (A) be disclosed to the public; and (B) include provisions that require the use of data protections for consumer privacy. (3) Consultation In carrying out the program, the Secretary shall consult with at least 1 organization that supports the development of intelligent transportation systems in the public and private sectors. (d) Data privacy and accuracy In carrying out the program, the Secretary shall issue guidance on— (1) the protection of privacy for all consumers and sources of data utilized in the program by— (A) preventing reidentification of consumer data; (B) precluding the sources from providing the program with biometric, electronic logging device, or automatic license plate reader data; and (C) preventing data utilized in the program from being used by any government entity for any purpose other than the purposes described in subsection (b) (including for automated traffic enforcement, red light camera systems, and speed camera systems); and (2) the accuracy of data utilized in the program by preventing— (A) hacking, spoofing, and disruption of connected and automated transportation systems; and (B) the incorporation of inaccurate data, including inaccurate data generated by artificial intelligence. (e) Program locations In carrying out the program, the Secretary shall enter into agreements with public and private sector entities serving a variety of areas, including urban, suburban, rural, tribal, or any other appropriate settings. (f) Best practices Not later than 3 years after date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall publicly make available best practices to leverage private consumer data to support improved transportation management capabilities and efficiency, including— (1) legal considerations when acquiring private consumer data for public purposes; and (2) protecting privacy and security of individual consumer data. (g) Effective implementation The Secretary may take such actions as necessary to maximize the effective implementation of this Act, including consolidating requirements under this Act within other activities of the Department of Transportation. (h) Report The Secretary shall submit an annual report to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate detailing— (1) a description of the activities carried out under the program; (2) an evaluation of the effectiveness of the program in meeting the purposes described in subsection (b); (3) policy recommendations to improve the implementation of anonymized data into planning decisions; and (4) a description of costs associated with equipping and maintaining integrated traffic management systems.

November 26, 2024 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed

tv_txt: I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1500 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 9, 2023 Mr. Graves of Louisiana (for himself and Mr. Carbajal ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To establish a program to use anonymized data from third-party entities to inform infrastructure planning decisions and to improve transportation management capabilities and efficiency on Federal-aid highways, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Intelligent Transportation Integration Act . 2. Third-party data integration program (a) In general Not later than 180 days after enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall establish and implement a program (in this section referred to as the program ) to leverage anonymized data from third-party entities to improve transportation management capabilities and efficiency on Federal-aid highways. (b) Purposes In carrying out the program, the Secretary shall leverage anonymized data derived from third-party entities— (1) to inform infrastructure planning decisions relating to— (A) reducing congestion; (B) decreasing miles traveled; (C) increasing safety; (D) improving freight efficiency; and (E) enhancing environmental conditions; and (2) to implement integrated traffic management systems that leverage real-time data to provide dynamic and efficient traffic flow management for the purposes of— (A) adjusting traffic light cycle times to optimize traffic management and decrease congestion; (B) expanding or contracting lane capacity to meet traffic demand; (C) enhancing traveler notification of service conditions; (D) prioritizing high-priority vehicles such as emergency response and law enforcement within the transportation system; and (E) responding to severe weather events or conducting emergency evacuations; and (3) for any other purpose the Secretary determines is necessary to improve transportation management capabilities and efficiency on Federal-aid highways. (c) Partnership; consultation (1) In general In carrying out the program, the Secretary is authorized to enter into agreements with public and private sector entities to accomplish the purposes described in subsection (b). (2) Requirements Any agreement entered into under paragraph (1) between the Secretary and a data provider shall— (A) be disclosed to the public; and (B) include provisions that require the use of data protections for user privacy. (3) Consultation In carrying out the program, the Secretary shall consult with at least 1 organization that supports the development of intelligent transportation systems in the public and private sectors. (d) Data privacy and accuracy In carrying out the program, the Secretary shall ensure— (1) the protection of privacy for all sources of data utilized in the program by— (A) preventing reidentification of user data; (B) precluding the collection of biometric or automatic license plate reader data; and (C) preventing data utilized in the program from being used by any government entity for any purpose other than the purposes described in subsection (b); and (2) the accuracy of data utilized in the program by preventing— (A) hacking, spoofing, and disruption of connected and automated transportation systems; and (B) the incorporation of inaccurate data, including data generated by artificial intelligence. (e) Program locations In carrying out the program, the Secretary shall enter into agreements with public and private sector entities serving a variety of areas, including urban, suburban, rural, tribal, or any other appropriate settings. (f) Best practices Not later than 3 years after date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall publicly make available best practices to leverage private user data to support improved transportation management capabilities and efficiency, including— (1) legal considerations when acquiring private user data for public purposes; and (2) protecting privacy and security of individual user data. (g) Report The Secretary shall submit an annual report to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate detailing— (1) a description of the activities carried out under the program; (2) an evaluation of the effectiveness of the program in meeting the purposes described in subsection (b); (3) policy recommendations to improve the implementation of anonymized data into planning decisions; and (4) a description of costs associated with equipping and maintaining integrated traffic management systems.