City and county road agencies face significant challenges when managing transit projects, particularly when capital improvement projects impact the right-of-way (ROW). Poor coordination between transit agencies, construction teams, and local governments often leads to skyrocketing costs, operational inefficiencies, and safety risks that ripple across communities. 

But what if there were a way to streamline collaboration, reduce delays, and improve safety? Let’s delve into the pain points caused by ROW mismanagement and how modern digital solutions like can address these challenges head-on. 

The Pain Points: What Poor ROW Coordination Really Costs 

Managing city growth while minimizing disruptions to existing transportation networks can create a cascade of issues that cost agencies time, money, and trust. Delays, budget overruns, and public dissatisfaction often stem from gaps in planning and communication. 

Here are the key challenges: 

  • Extended Timelines: Poor ROW coordination can stretch project timelines by 20%, frustrating communities and eroding public confidence. 

The financial impact is equally severe: 

  • Daily Overruns: Medium-sized projects face average delay costs of $6,000 per day, which quickly accumulate without proactive ROW management. 

The Solution: Route Manager 

With 94% of transit agencies citing ROW conflicts as a key factor in missed deadlines and budget overruns. , city and county road agencies need advanced tools that promote seamless collaboration and real-time ROW visibility. That’s where Route Manager comes in. 

Here’s how Route Manager tackles transit pain points: 

  • Real-Time ROW Insights: Provides live, map-based views of ROW impacts, enabling agencies to track construction, lane closures, and transit routes in one centralized platform. This allows for proactive adjustments that minimize disruptions. 
  • Seamless Collaboration: Facilitates communication between transit agencies, contractors, and local governments, ensuring alignment early in the planning process to significantly reduce conflicts. 
  • Predictive Planning Tools: Simulates potential ROW impacts before construction begins, allowing for better planning and avoiding costly delays. 
  • Improved Accessibility: Shares real-time route updates with riders via navigation apps and public channels, reducing service disruptions and maintaining public trust. 
  • Cost Savings Through Efficiency: Streamlines ROW management to save time and money, avoiding daily overruns and inflated budgets caused by uncoordinated planning. 

Why Choose Causeway one.network? 

At Causeway one.network, we’re on a mission to help agencies of all sizes save time, money, and ultimately lives through our digital ROW ecosystem. With a proven track record across the U.S. and U.K., our solutions simplify communication, reduce delays, and enhance safety by addressing the unique challenges of managing ROW impacts. 

Let’s explore how we can help your agency build smarter, more efficient roadways.

The City of Arlington, Texas, home to world-class sports and entertainment venues like AT&T Stadium and Globe Life Field, has partnered with Causeway one.network to deploy our Traffic Management platform and Live Link mobile app. This exciting win marks a major step toward creating safer, more efficient roadways—not only for Arlington’s 400,000+ residents but for the millions of visitors who flock to the city each year for large-scale events. 

At Causeway one.network, we pride ourselves on helping cities and counties take charge of their traffic and road management needs with digital solutions. Our partnership with Arlington is a prime example of how we’re doing just that. 

 

Setting Arlington Up for Success 

Arlington is a bustling hub, centrally located between Dallas and Fort Worth, drawing more than 15 million visitors annually. The city’s sports and entertainment district is especially busy, hosting major events at venues like the Dallas Cowboys’ AT&T Stadium and Texas Rangers’ Globe Life Field. With these large-scale events comes significant traffic, and managing the flow of vehicles becomes a massive challenge for the city’s public works and traffic management teams. 

This is where Causeway one.network’s Traffic Management platform steps in. 

1. Real-Time Traffic Control 

Our platform offers Arlington’s traffic managers the ability to monitor and control traffic flow with real-time visibility. During high-traffic events like concerts, sports games, and festivals, our system allows traffic managers to navigate the complexities of managing thousands of vehicles arriving and departing the entertainment district. By providing real-time updates on road closures, lane changes, and construction projects, Arlington can minimize traffic congestion and reduce the risk of accidents. 

2. Live Link for Seamless Road Updates 

The Live Link mobile app is a game-changer for road workers and traffic managers. With Live Link, authorized road workers can update road closures directly from the job site, ensuring that any changes are immediately reflected on major GPS systems like Google Maps, Apple Maps, and Waze. This real-time communication empowers the city’s workers to make swift, accurate updates to road conditions, keeping drivers informed and making travel safer for everyone. 

 

What Makes Causeway one.network Different? 

At Causeway one.network, we’re more than just a vendor—we’re a partner for cities and counties looking to take their traffic management to the next level. Here’s why cities like Arlington trust us to help manage their roads and reduce congestion: 

1. Proven Track Record 

We’ve worked with major cities and high-density areas like Las Vegas, where our platform is being used to manage the complex road closures and traffic flow around the Formula 1 Grand Prix—an event that requires precise coordination across more than three miles of the Las Vegas Strip. We’re also trusted by FDOT (Florida Department of Transportation) to manage road closures and lane updates across one of the busiest road networks in the U.S. 

2. Fast and Easy Implementation 

Time is critical, and cities can’t afford lengthy onboarding processes. In Arlington, we had the city’s traffic management system up and running in less than 30 days, publishing real-time closures and collaborating on work zones across the entire city. With TXShare, the procurement process is streamlined, making it easier for cities and counties to deploy our solutions without the usual red tape. That’s why Arlington trusted us to deliver, and we did—fast. 

3. Comprehensive Traffic Management 

We offer a full suite of tools that allow public works teams to manage not only event-related traffic but day-to-day road maintenance and construction projects. Our platform integrates all aspects of road and traffic management, giving you a single source of truth for everything happening on your streets. From permitting to live updates, we help keep your operations running smoothly. 

 

Why This Matters for Arlington—and Beyond 

The City of Arlington has a lot on its plate. Between hosting FIFA World Cup matches in 2026 and major events year-round, the need for accurate, real-time traffic management has never been more pressing. Our platform allows Arlington’s traffic managers to stay on top of road conditions, plan for upcoming events, and ensure a smooth driving experience for residents and visitors alike. 

But it doesn’t stop with Arlington. We’re here to support cities and counties across the U.S. looking to improve road safety, reduce congestion, and streamline traffic management. The WZDx (Work Zone Data Exchange) initiative, for example, allows cities to publish real-time work zone data to navigation apps, and our platform integrates seamlessly with this initiative. Whether it’s day-to-day road management or preparing for a large-scale event, Causeway one.network is your go-to partner for efficient, safe roadways. 

 

Let’s Work Together 

At Causeway one.network, we believe in building strong partnerships with cities and counties to tackle their most pressing traffic and road management challenges. If you’re interested in learning how our Traffic Management platform and Live Link app can benefit your city, let’s talk. 

We’d love to set up a 15-minute call to explore how we can help you streamline your road management processes, improve traffic flow, and enhance safety. 

Tampa joins a growing list of Florida agencies leveraging cutting-edge technology to enhance traffic management and safety.

We are proud to announce a new partnership with the City of Tampa. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the city’s efforts to reduce congestion, enhance public safety, and improve overall traffic management through the deployment of Causeway one.network’s solutions.

With this partnership, Tampa joins the ranks of other key agencies in Florida, including the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), Hillsborough County, and the Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority (THEA), all of whom are already utilizing the Causeway one.network platform. This unified approach ensures that all levels of government in the Tampa Bay area are equipped to cross-collaborate on roadworks and manage traffic disruptions in real-time.

A Collaborative Approach to Traffic Management

In a city as dynamic as Tampa—home to nearly 400,000 residents and over 26 million visitors annually—effective traffic management is crucial. Our Traffic Management platform is designed to provide traffic managers with a single, operational view of all roadway disruptions, allowing for unprecedented cross-agency collaboration. This capability is especially critical in regions where multiple jurisdictions intersect, and seamless communication between agencies can make the difference between free-flowing traffic and gridlock.

By digitizing the entire process—from planning, to lane closure updates, to eventually work zone notifications to the public—Live Link ensures that information is accurate and up-to-date by allowing workers to publish and update road project statuses in real-time. This information is then shared directly with major GPS providers like Google, Waze, and Apple Maps, empowering drivers with the latest information and enabling traffic managers to make informed decisions that enhance the safety and efficiency of Tampa’s roadways.

The Impact of Our Ecosystem

Since our initial deployment by FDOT on all state roads in 2022, we have expanded and built out a collaborative road management system across Florida, fully digitizing the right of way. Our Traffic Management solution provides a comprehensive view of roadway activities across different jurisdictions, facilitating real-time collaboration that is crucial for managing traffic efficiently.

For Tampa, the adoption of these tools means that city traffic managers can now anticipate and respond to out-of-town situations that might impact local drivers. This proactive approach not only improves traffic flow but also enhances the safety of both workers and the public.

Why This Matters

In areas where multiple jurisdictions overlap, like the Tampa Bay region, collaborative platforms like Traffic Management can reduce congestion by up to 25%, according to recent studies. Additionally, work zone-related accidents can be reduced by as much as 30% when real-time data is shared across agencies and made available to the public through GPS providers.

A Better Way Forward

The successful deployment of Causeway one.network’s platform in Tampa is more than just a technological upgrade—it’s a testament to the power of collaboration and the importance of having a unified approach to traffic management. As cities across the United States continue to grapple with increasing traffic volumes and the challenges of urbanization, the Tampa initiative stands as a model for what’s possible when government agencies work together.

At Causeway one.network, we believe that a better way is not only possible but already being deployed at scale. The success of our platform in Florida demonstrates that the ecosystem works, delivering tangible benefits in terms of safety, efficiency, and cross-agency cooperation.

We invite other municipalities and agencies to explore how Causeway one.network can add value to your teams. Let’s set up a time to discuss how our solutions can enhance your traffic management capabilities and drive positive outcomes for your communities.

In the wake of a tragic incident in Jefferson County, where a diligent flagger lost her life while ensuring the safety of a work zone, the conversation around road safety takes a grim yet urgent turn. The stark reality that emerges from such heartrending events, including several others across West Virginia and beyond, is the pervasive risk of distracted driving—a hazard seemingly magnified by our collective addiction to mobile devices.

Despite stringent laws and awareness campaigns aimed at curbing phone use behind the wheel, the allure of the screen remains a formidable foe. It’s a bitter irony that while drivers are engrossed in their digital worlds, the real world outside poses imminent danger, especially in the delicately balanced environments of work zones. Traditional safety measures—more flaggers, enhanced lighting, and robust barriers—while essential, might not suffice when competing for the driver’s attention against the compelling pull of smartphones.

The West Virginia Department of Transportation’s (WVDOT) solemn reminder to drivers post the recent tragedy is a clarion call to reevaluate our approach towards ensuring work zone safety. Transportation Secretary Jimmy Wriston’s plea, “to lay down your cell phone, stay focused, and obey all the rules of the road,” resonates with a deep sense of urgency but also highlights a critical gap in our current safety protocols—direct communication with drivers in the language they understand: digital alerts.

Bridging the Gap with Technology: Live Link and Traffic Management

Herein lies a proven solution: leveraging the same devices that distract, to protect. By integrating work zone alerts directly into navigation apps—tools drivers are already glued to—we can transform smartphones from distractions into guardians. one.network’s Live Link and Traffic Management are pioneering this shift, enabling DOTs to communicate real-time work zone information directly to commercial navigation providers, who then alert drivers instantaneously.

This real-time dissemination of critical information directly into the driver’s line of sight holds the promise of making work zones significantly safer. Imagine a world where, instead of tempting drivers away from the road, their screens serve as conduits for lifesaving information: slowdowns in work zones, sudden lane closures, and the presence of workers mere feet from the travel lanes.

Live Link and Traffic Management are not just tools; they represent a paradigm shift in how we safeguard our roadways. By ensuring that information about every work zone is accurately and instantly available to drivers through their navigation systems, we’re speaking directly to them in the one place guaranteed to have their attention.

In embracing these technologies, DOTs can not only enhance the safety of work zones but also ensure that every worker returns home safely at the end of the day, and every driver reaches their destination without incident. It’s a call to action for all stakeholders—from road agencies to tech companies, from law enforcement to every smartphone-toting driver—to unite in the mission of making distracted driving a thing of the past.

As we move forward, let’s channel our collective efforts towards this goal. The technology is here, and the need has never been more critical. Together, we can turn the tide against work zone fatalities and ensure that our roads are safe for everyone, drivers and workers alike.

Effective right-of-way (ROW) management is crucial for city, county, and state Departments of Transportation (DOTs). It not only ensures smoother traffic flow but also enhances public safety. However, many current permitting solutions fall short of addressing the unique needs of ROW management. A dedicated solution like Plan Share can revolutionize ROW permitting and data quality, ultimately leading to better public engagement and traffic management.

The Challenge: Generic Permitting Solutions

Many cities and counties use permitting systems that are designed for a broad range of permits, from building to environmental permits. While these systems handle general tasks well, they often lack the specific features required for effective ROW management. This includes complex GIS mapping for multi-point closures, conflict detection, and automated approvals. As a result, cities are sometimes left to create makeshift solutions—often little more than Google Forms—that fail to address the complexities of ROW permitting. These in-house systems, though tailored more towards ROW management than generic platforms, often lack critical functionalities and end up being more costly and less effective than anticipated.

Plan Share: A Purpose-Built Solution

Plan Share is a permitting solution specifically designed for ROW management. Being integrated into the agency website, the public can request a permit from the same location they are used to. Whether you’re dealing with a Capital Improvement Project (CIP) contractor or a local PTA planning a community event, Plan Share streamlines the entire process:

  • Advanced GIS Mapping: Accurately map closures with multi-point geometry.
  • Automated Approvals and Conflict Detection: Expedite trusted contractor permits and detect conflicts with existing planned closures.
  • Two-Way Communication: Built-in chat functionality for real-time status updates and issue resolution.
  • User-Friendly Interface: Applicants can track the status of their permits in real time, reducing the need for customer service calls.

Proven Benefits of Plan Share

Plan Share has demonstrated significant benefits globally, including:

Building a Strong Foundation for Traffic Management

Starting with high-quality data at the permitting stage sets the foundation for effective traffic management. Plan Share ensures that data is accurate and comprehensive from the beginning, which is crucial for subsequent stages of traffic management. This high-quality data can then be seamlessly integrated into our Live Link application, enabling real-time updates to major navigation platforms like Google Maps and Waze. This proactive communication reroutes traffic away from work zones, enhancing safety and reducing congestion.

Case Study: Hillsborough County, Florida

Hillsborough County recently adopted Plan Share to improve their permitting workflows. This implementation aims to save time and money while enriching data quality from the start. The integration with existing workflows ensures minimal disruption while maximizing efficiency and safety.

From permitting to public action, effective ROW management is essential for improving work zone data quality and traffic management. Plan Share is a purpose-built solution that addresses the unique needs of ROW permitting, ensuring better data quality, faster approvals, and enhanced public safety.

Interested in learning more? Book a meeting with us to discuss your agency’s specific challenges and discover how Causeway one.network can help.

Hillsborough County is taking a significant leap forward in road and work zone management through a strategic partnership with one.network, a pioneer in digital solutions for road management. This collaboration is set to transform the way the County communicates road closures, manages work zones, and interacts with the public, leveraging a suite of advanced tools designed to create a comprehensive road construction communication solution.

 

A Comprehensive Right of way Management Ecosystem

Hillsborough County’s adoption of Traffic Management, Plan Share, and Live Link modules marks a pivotal advancement in addressing work zone permitting, right-of-way management, and safety. These tools collectively offer an end-to-end solution, streamlining operations from the initial permitting phase, through the work zone management, all the way to publication via commercial navigation providers.

 

Plan Share: Revolutionizing Right of Way Permitting

Plan Share is the first step of the one.network right-of-way ecosystem and represents a leap forward in the permitting process. In collaboration with Hillsborough County’s existing permitting work flow, It allows external teams, contractors, and other stakeholders to apply for right-of-way and work zone closure permits within a user-friendly, map-based interface. This system streamlines the submission and review process and provides agencies with a comprehensive overview of the potential impacts on traffic flow. By centralizing permit requests and approvals, Plan Share eliminates redundancies and accelerates decision-making, ensuring that all projects proceed with minimal disruption and maximum efficiency.

 

Traffic Management : Expanding Horizons

The Traffic Management module stands as a pivotal solution for fostering interagency and cross-agency collaboration, offering a unified operational truth for all planned road activities. This dynamic platform empowers county employees and neighboring agencies to coordinate and communicate road closures, work zones, detour routes, and bus lane suspensions efficiently. By centralizing the management of these events in near real-time, it ensures that every stakeholder — from city planners to traffic engineers across jurisdictions — can access and act on consistent, accurate data. This collaborative approach not only bolsters road safety but also streamlines the flow of information, guaranteeing that road users are informed of any disruptions promptly.

 

Live Link: Connecting Work Zones to the World

Perhaps the most dynamic among the trio, Live Link offers a gateway for real-time communication between work zones and the driving public. It allows authorized personnel to instantly update major navigation providers about lane closures, reduced speed limits, and work zone activity with just a few clicks on a mobile app, directly from the field. This level of immediacy in updating road conditions not only enhances driver awareness and safety but also aids in reducing congestion by informing navigation decisions in real-time.

 

Statewide Coordination and Enhanced Public Communication

The agreement with Hillsborough County not only strengthens statewide coordination efforts with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and other regional bodies but also exemplifies one.network’s commitment to enhancing road safety and efficiency across Florida. As this partnership unfolds, the integration of Traffic Management, Plan Share, and Live Link modules is poised to create a seamless ecosystem for managing road disruptions, benefiting county employees, contractors, and the wider driving public.

 

Empowering Hillsborough County with Industry Leading Tools

Beyond the individual capabilities of each module, Hillsborough County will gain access to the one.network comprehensive SaaS platform, enhancing its operational tools for traffic teams and providing a public-facing interface for greater community involvement. This platform will serve as a critical operational tool, enabling transparent communication and fostering a more informed and engaged driving community.

As Hillsborough County embarks on this journey with one.network, the focus on reducing congestion, enhancing safety, and improving communication underscores a shared vision for a future where road management is not just efficient but also inclusive and responsive to the needs of every road user.

The narrative of work zone safety is changing. Historically, the data capturing work zone fatalities has been incomplete, often failing to account for the risks faced by Roadside Assistance Providers (RAPs) . These vital responders are frequently categorized merely as pedestrians in official reports, obscuring the true nature of their work-related hazards. Recognizing this gap, a recent AAA report illuminates the overlooked plight of RAPs and the need for more nuanced and protective measures on our nation’s highways.

 

Understanding the Scope of the Issue:

RAPs are the unsung guardians of our highways, offering essential services in often perilous conditions. However, the lack of specific data recognition puts them at a disadvantage. RAP fatalities are rising, with an identified 123 deaths from 2015-2021, marking a concerning trend in the increasing danger of work zones. Particularly alarming is that a majority of these incidents occur not within the expected confines of the road but after a driver has departed from the roadway, indicating a potential issue of impaired or distracted driving.

 

Enhanced Vision for Roadside Assistance Safety:

Addressing the critical need for improved safety of Roadside Assistance Providers (RAPs), Causeway one.network has deployed  solution that promises a safer future for these crucial responders. Our vision centers around an ecosystem where the detection of a roadside issue immediately activates an alert through our Live Link solution.

 

Live Link is pivotal in this vision, enabling real-time updates to major navigation platforms such as Apple Maps, Google Maps, and Waze. This advanced functionality is essential for safeguarding RAPs. By rapidly disseminating road closure information to these platforms, traffic is efficiently rerouted away from the RAP’s location. This proactive approach significantly diminishes the risks of accidents involving RAPs and decreases the chances of secondary incidents near the initial roadside event.

 

Furthermore, with the integration of our Traffic Management solution,  this system provides Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSMO) and state DOT traffic operations with live, accurate insights into road conditions. This real-time data is crucial for effective decision-making and strategic planning, empowering traffic managers to adapt swiftly to changing road scenarios. The ability to dynamically manage traffic flow, deploy resources as needed, and relay timely public information collectively fosters a safer, more streamlined roadway environment.

 

Case Study – Florida’s Pioneering Road Safety Efforts:

In a collaborative effort with Causeway one.network, the Florida Department of Transportation has demonstrated a commitment to maximizing road safety. Utilizing our Live Link technology in their Lane Closure Notification System (LCNS), notable achievements include:

 

  • Over 35,000 closures processed within a year. 99% confirmation and transmission rate to navigation providers.
  • 87% of closures confirmed on navigation providers within five minutes of reporting.
  • Over half of the closures promptly reopened using the Causeway one.network application, maintaining continuous driver vigilance.

 

While FDOT’s program was not specifically to enhance RAP safety, its success serves as a compelling proof of concept. The technology not only exists but has been deployed on a large scale. This deployment demonstrates the potential for integrating such technology in various contexts to significantly improve safety. Dont just take our word for it though;



Expanding communications technology is going to be key to saving lives in work zones and out on our roadways. Live Link gives our members a way to tell drivers to slow down and be extra diligent when they enter a work zone. These construction zones are their office and for the first time, we’re giving them a real-time voice in their own safety.  – Ananth Prasad, President, FTBA

 

The Future of Traffic Management:

The AAA report’s recommendations align seamlessly with Causeway one.network’s capabilities. It emphasizes the need for targeted countermeasures on high-speed, limited-access highways—where 68% of RAP struck-by deaths have occurred. Our technology not only meets these recommendations but also expands upon them, offering a forward-thinking blueprint for DOTs nationwide.  Causeway one.network stands at the forefront of this initiative, ready to partner with state DOTs to usher in a new era of roadside safety. By prioritizing early detection, clear communication, and strategic training, we can protect those who serve as the backbone of our roadway infrastructure.

 

To redefine the safety protocols within your jurisdiction and to be a part of this life-saving transformation, we invite you to reach out and schedule a meeting with us. Together, we can pave the way for a safer tomorrow on our roads.