This Project is a technology demonstration project intenedd to provide participating Agencies with a first hand opportunity to evaluate the benefit of a new, innovative, and unique approach fo collecting traffic information.

Issued by the USDA Forest Service under solicitation AG-9A72-S-10-0003, this technology demonstration project engages AirSage, an Atlanta-based wireless information provider, to evaluate an innovative approach to collecting traffic and mobility data. The project utilizes anonymous wireless signaling data from mobile devices, specifically through Sprint and Verizon networks, to analyze the movement and location of populations. This data is intended to help agencies better understand travel demand and visitor demographics to prioritize investments and maintenance for public lands and transportation facilities amidst fiscal constraints. The scope of work focuses on vehicular traffic count and origin-destination services across several key California locations, including Joshua Tree National Park, San Bernardino National Forest, Cleveland National Forest, and designated areas along the Colorado River. The contract requires the implementation of specific technical requirements for data collection, the use of extrapolation algorithms, and detailed demographic analysis to provide insights into how populations move over time and respond to roadway disruptions or special events.