MassDOT: Modernizing Public Safety with a Cloud-Native Crash Data Platform

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation’s critical crash data application was trapped in a buggy, expensive, and inefficient legacy system. To better serve its public safety mission, a complete overhaul was required. Infused Innovations led the ground-up redesign and migration to a cloud-native platform that delivers real-time, actionable data to state police, policymakers, and the public.

About MassDOT

MassDOT ensures the safety and efficiency of Massachusetts roadways. A key part of this mission is the collection, analysis, and dissemination of crash data to inform policy, improve infrastructure, and increase public awareness.


The Challenge

The existing IMPACT application was a monolithic system that was costly to maintain and prone to failure. Its limitations hindered the real-time flow of data from state police cruisers to the central database, delaying critical safety analysis. MassDOT needed to modernize this system to be more efficient, reliable, and accessible, all while reducing its operational expense.

The Solution

Infused Innovations architected and delivered a complete, cloud-native replacement for the legacy application. The new platform features a modern, microservices-based architecture that ingests real-time crash data directly from state police terminals. It provides interactive data dashboards, powerful query and visualization tools, and easy data extraction for academic and public use, all built on a secure and redundant cloud foundation.

The Results

MassDOT now operates a highly efficient, reliable, and less expensive public safety platform. State police have a real-time view of incidents, while policymakers and academic institutions have immediate access to rich data for safety analysis and research. The modernization has not only improved the quality and speed of data delivery but has also significantly lowered the total cost of ownership, allowing MassDOT to reinvest savings into other safety initiatives.

From a Legacy System to a Modern Public Safety Asset

This partnership transformed a critical but failing application into a modern, data-driven asset for the entire state. The new platform empowers all stakeholders with better, faster information, enabling more effective decisions that directly contribute to the safety of the roads.

Cloud-Native Modernization

We replaced an expensive and buggy on site system with a highly efficient, scalable, and resilient cloud-native architecture.

Real-Time Public Safety Data

The platform delivers live crash data from the field to a central dashboard, providing immediate insights for state police and safety analysts.

 

Reduced Operational Expense

The move to a modern, cloud-based solution significantly lowered maintenance and operational costs, providing a better service for less taxpayer money.

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