RoadTrace by AISIN has been selected as one of eleven innovation partners in the national Road Monitor (ROMO) programme, a large-scale public–private initiative aimed at improving road safety and optimising road maintenance across the Netherlands using anonymised vehicle data.
ROMO is a collaboration for and by road authorities, supported by the Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management with the expertise of the National Road Traffic Data Portal (NDW) and TNO. Over the next four years (2026–2029), the programme will bring together road authorities and industry partners to develop seven data-driven information services focused on road safety, asset management, and extreme weather conditions.
As part of the programme, RoadTrace by AISIN will contribute its expertise in connected vehicle data, behavioural risk analysis, and predictive safety insights. By analysing anonymised data from millions of vehicles equipped with advanced sensors, RoadTrace helps road authorities gain early visibility of emerging risks, such as harsh braking patterns, reduced grip, or early-stage road surface degradation.
“Being selected as a ROMO innovation partner is a strong recognition of RoadTrace’s role in the future of data-driven road management,” said the François Poncet, General Manager of RoadTrace by AISIN. “Road authorities across Europe are under growing pressure to improve safety while managing ageing infrastructure more efficiently. With RoadTrace, we enable a shift from reactive interventions to predictive, evidence-based decision-making, helping authorities act earlier, prioritise smarter, and ultimately save lives.”
A key objective of ROMO is to transform anonymised vehicle data into reliable, actionable information services that road authorities can directly use in their daily operations and long-term planning. These services will support:
- early detection of road surface deterioration and maintenance needs,
- timely identification of hazardous conditions such as slipperiness due to weather, and
- proactive identification of locations where road safety is under pressure, including near-miss hotspots.
Participating road authorities will be able to access these services free of charge until 2029, contributing their operational knowledge and feedback to continuously improve data quality and usability. The collaborative approach ensures that solutions are developed with road authorities, not just for them, strengthening trust, relevance, and real-world impact.
RoadTrace by AISIN builds on more than 40 years of GPS car navigation system technology for automotive within AISIN, part of the Toyota Group. Through RoadTrace, connected vehicle intelligence is extended beyond the vehicle itself to support safer infrastructure, more resilient road networks, and progress toward Vision Zero goals.
ROMO represents a major step forward in scaling the use of anonymised vehicle data for public good, turning everyday vehicle movements into insights that hopefully help road authorities manage roads more safely, sustainably, and cost-effectively.
Source: AISIN