AI Applications for Transportation Operations and Asset Management: A Practical Guide for Decision-Makers

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February 3, 2026

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is poised to transform transportation systems, from improving traffic safety to optimizing infrastructure maintenance, system planning, emergency response, and more. This AI Application Fact Sheet builds on ITS America’s foundational work, including our AI Policy Principles, AI Decoded Guide, and Blueprint for Transportation Technology. These resources collectively outline the principles, technical foundations, and strategic imperatives for AI in transportation. This Application Guide serves as a practical entry point, connecting readers to deeper guidance on governance, implementation, and workforce readiness provided in the AI Implementation Guide.

In an evolving field where definitions vary, this document establishes a baseline of key concepts and use cases for AI in transportation operations and asset management. This document is intended to support informed decision-making, spark innovation, and facilitate the responsible and effective adoption of AI technologies. Readers are encouraged to use this guide as a practical resource for understanding key concepts, challenges, and solutions related to AI in transportation. Importantly, this document is not exhaustive and does not cover every possible AI application in transportation operations and asset management, but rather highlights significant examples and emerging trends.

This guide was developed by the ITS America Artificial Intelligence Committee.

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Technology evolves faster than we can imagine the future. Rapidly evolving transportation innovations are being developed and deployed that promise to entirely reshape the way our transportation network operates, facilitating vast improvements to transportation safety and overall mobility. The promise of these innovations is apparent, but the deployment and application of these technologies is not without challenges. While technology disrupts the transportation ecosystem with new innovations and ideas, government, communities, private companies, and researchers must race to catch up to and contend with ideas never thought possible. How do we accelerate change and safely embrace new technology while promoting collaboration across industry to advance shared societal goals? Through nonprofits like the Intelligent Transportation Society of America (ITS America).

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