Parsons has received a $33 million contract from the New York State Department of Transportation to deploy a statewide transportation systems management and operations platform. The award covers the implementation of Parsons’ iNET intelligent transportation software, along with design, development, integration, testing, operations and maintenance services.
The contract represents new work for Parsons and expands the company’s presence in statewide traffic management systems. New York will join Georgia and New Jersey as major statewide deployments supported by Parsons.
Parsons has also previously delivered district-level advanced traffic management systems in New York. The latest agreement will consolidate those capabilities into a broader platform spanning the state’s transportation network.
Under the contract, Parsons will provide an integrated freeway and arterial traffic management system across all 11 NYSDOT districts. The platform will give transportation officials a centralized view of traffic operations and road conditions throughout the state.
A single statewide system is intended to improve coordination between regional transportation teams. It can also help agencies respond more consistently to congestion, crashes, road closures, severe weather and other events affecting travel.
Transportation systems management and operations refers to the use of technology, real-time data and coordinated procedures to improve how existing roads function. These programs focus on increasing safety and reliability without relying entirely on building new transportation capacity.
Parsons’ iNET platform connects traffic-management centers with roadside systems and other transportation infrastructure. The software can help agencies monitor traffic conditions, manage devices and share operational information across multiple jurisdictions.
The project also includes replacing central processing unit cards in more than 6,000 traffic signal controllers across New York. These upgrades are expected to improve the reliability and functionality of traffic signal infrastructure.
Modern controller equipment can support more responsive traffic management and better communication with centralized software. This can help transportation agencies adjust signal operations and coordinate traffic movement across connected corridors.
The statewide deployment will support NYSDOT’s long-term transportation systems management and operations strategy. Parsons said the system is designed to help the agency operate a safer, smarter and more resilient transportation network.
Parsons has deployed advanced traffic management and intelligent transportation systems more than 100 times worldwide. Its platforms connect thousands of traffic signals, sensors and other devices used to monitor and manage transportation networks.
The company also incorporates technologies such as artificial intelligence and digital twins into infrastructure projects. Digital twins are virtual representations of physical systems that can help agencies model conditions, evaluate changes and improve asset management.
Parsons has more than 50 years of experience supporting roads, bridges, rail systems, airports, public transportation and waterways. The company operates across both global infrastructure and national security markets.
The New York award gives Parsons another major reference project as transportation agencies modernize legacy systems. The company expects digital platforms to play a growing role in improving traffic flow, road safety and the useful life of public infrastructure.
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“The modernization of New York’s transportation systems management operations program reflects a forward-looking investment that will enhance agencies’ abilities to operate safer, smarter, and more resilient transportation networks for their citizens.”
“Parsons brings deep advanced traffic management system experience, proven software, and a regional team that understands New York’s transportation priorities. We are proud to support NYSDOT as it advances a unified platform for real-time operations across the state.”
Mark Fialkowski, President of Infrastructure North America at Parsons
