Transforming Event Traffic Management in Arlington, Texas

The Challenge for the City of Arlington

Arlington, Texas is a city known for hosting world-class events—from the star-studded MLB All-Star Week to Taylor Swift’s record-setting, three-day Eras Tour stop. Managing traffic for these high-profile events, in addition to sold-out Dallas Cowboys and Texas Rangers home games, is no small feat, requiring seamless coordination between city and regional agencies, event organizers, and the public.

To meet these challenges, Arlington partnered with Causeway one.network, the leading road management platform, using its advances work zone planning tools, Traffic Management and Live Link to improve traffic operations, enhance public communication, and streamline road closures for major events. Most recently, these included the Cotton Bowl Classic, the AMA Supercross Championship, Texas Rangers Opening Day, and at the dedication of the National Medal of Honor Museum. The result —a smarter, safer, and more efficient traffic management system that has already delivered significant successes.

Unlocking Value with the Platform

Success at the Cotton Bowl, Monster Energy AMA Supercross, Texas Rangers Opening Day, and the Opening of the National Medal of Honor Museum.

Historically, these large-scale events have posed challenges in managing traffic congestion, ensuring efficient detours, and keeping the public informed.

With Causeway one.network, Arlington’s traffic management team gained real-time visibility into road closures, detours, and traffic flow, allowing them to:

• Improve Public Awareness: Drivers received accurate road closure and detour information in Google Maps, Apple Maps, and Waze, reducing confusion and unexpected delays.
• Enhance Traffic Flow: Better coordination between traffic control teams and navigation platforms helped keep vehicles moving smoothly.
• Increase Operational Efficiency: The platform streamlined road closure planning and communication, cutting down response times and improving overall coordination.

Preparing for the future & FIFA World Cup

Looking ahead, Arlington is set to welcome the 2026 FIFA World Cup, bringing nine matches and even more visitors to the city from around the world. With these large-scale events on the horizon, the City of Arlington is leveraging Causeway one.network to proactively plan for increased traffic demands.

Preparations for the FIFA World Cup are already underway, with the platform enabling city officials to:

• Simulate and optimize traffic scenarios for game days.
• Enhance coordination between city departments, event organizers, and state agencies.
• Provide real-time road updates to ensure fans and residents have the latest travel information.

A Model for Smart Event Traffic Management

Through its partnership with Causeway one.network, Arlington has established itself as a leader in smart traffic management for major events.

By embracing innovative solutions, the City has significantly reduced congestion, improved communication, and enhanced the overall experience for residents and visitors alike.

“Partnering with Causeway one.network has been a game changer for how we manage traffic during high-profile events. Their tools have not only improved how we plan and execute roadway disruptions, but have also enhanced how we communicate with the public. As we prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, this partnership continues to be a critical part of our strategy.”

– Chris Funches, Senior Engineer, City Traffic Engineer, City of Arlington

For more information on how Causeway one.network can help your city transform how you coordinate and communicate right of way events get in touch today.