Assetmanagement
Smart maintenance starts with smart data. With asset management, we can effectively manage physical infrastructure components such as roads, traffic signs, and guardrails. Traditionally, this is done with inspections and expensive measuring equipment. NDW is investigating how new data techniques – such as anonymised vehicle data – can make this approach smarter, faster, and cheaper.
Public and private collaboration
Did you know that a modern car contains around 350 sensors that can generate 25 GB of data per hour collectively? Combine that with all the cars in the Netherlands and you have a huge source of valuable data. For example, about where the asphalt wears out the fastest or where road markings fade.
NDW is collaborating with the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management and road authorities to make good use of this anonymised vehicle data. Through pilots like ROMO1 and ROMO2, we are investigating how we can link this data to our systems and make it accessible via an API. This makes it easier to use the data in the daily work of road managers. In 2026, we expect to start sharing data from partners.
Value for Partners
Thanks to anonymised vehicle data, partners gain faster and more frequent insights into situations such as:
- Poor or slippery road surface
- Damaged or missing traffic signs
- Risky infrastructure
The use of this data is cheaper than traditional measurements and aligns better with daily practice.
Value for residents
Faster and more targeted maintenance means more road safety. Think of things like slipperiness being dealt with faster or broken signs being replaced sooner. Residents don't need to report this as often themselves: the manager is already aware.
Applications
The use of anonymised vehicle data for asset management is still in its infancy. In the first phase, NDW tested the quality and usability of data from one provider. In 2024, a broader tender called ROMO2 was launched to involve multiple data providers. This increases coverage and makes the data stream more interesting to more parties.
The anonymised vehicle data is currently being tested primarily, but potential applications include:
NDW Viewer
Visualises current traffic data on a map, such as speed, intensity, and travel time.
George
A mutation application where geographical data and road characteristics can be viewed and modified.
Dexter
Data exploration and export tool.
API-connection
Integration with external systems