Adventures in Crowdsourcing - New Destinations with FHWA EDC-6 Innovation

Sep 22, 2026

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This document provides an overview of the 'Adventures in Crowdsourcing' webinar series presented by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) as part of the EDC-6 (Every Day Counts) initiative. It outlines the program's objectives, which focus on identifying and deploying underutilized transportation innovations to improve operational efficiency, enhance safety, and reduce costs. The material details funding opportunities, including the STIC Incentive and AID Demonstration, and highlights successful outcomes from EDC-5 implementations across state and local agencies. It also defines the scope of crowdsourced data in transportation, identifying sources such as mobile infrastructure, probe GPS data, connected vehicles, and social media analytics, while introducing the technical and leadership team involved in the program's national advancement.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryPresentations

FormatPDF

Pages62

Reading Time22 min

AccessFree to download

Webinar Overview

Today’s Lineup

Quick Poll

EDC-6 Program and Themes

What is Every Day Counts?

Funding Opportunities

Understanding Crowdsourcing

Crowdsourcing for Operations

Data Sources and Benefits

EDC-5 Accomplishments

FAQs

What is the goal of the Every Day Counts (EDC) model?

The EDC model is a state and local-based program designed to identify and rapidly deploy proven but underutilized innovations to improve transportation operations, safety, and reliability while saving costs.

What funding opportunities are available under EDC-6?

Available funding includes the STIC Incentive, which provides up to $100,000 per year per state to standardize an innovation, and the Accelerated Innovation Demonstration (AID) program for deploying non-routine innovations.

What are the primary sources of crowdsourced data for transportation operations?

Primary sources include mobile infrastructure, probe GPS data, connected vehicles, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, and social media platforms.

Sep 22, 2026

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