1	Open Data under the Clarus Initiative Mobility Program Workshop Arlington, Virginia December 1, 2010 Paul Pisano U.S. DOT / Federal Highway Administration
2	Outline Clarus overview and open data Focus on data feeds into and out of the Clarus System Liability concerns
3	Clarus Overview and Open Data
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5	Data Feeds into/out of Clarus Data feeds into Clarus We’ll ingest the data in any format we can get it Prefer NTCIP 1204 Includes full metadata for each sensor station As important as the data itself We do not require data sharing agreements – but expect to when moved to NOAA Protects provider – everyone on same page about use of data Data provider gets to limit who gets to their data for use Data feeds out of Clarus Accessible via the Clarus System – www.clarus-system.com Website includes disclaimer Data outputs available in 3 formats: XML, CSV, & CMML In processing of working with mapping format – KML Clarus data provided in support of final end products
6	Liability Issues Methodology: Conducted legal review to identify law/precedence on liability exposure Reviewed relevant statutes and legal statements for all 50 States and the District of Columbia Surveyed experts Primary Institutional/Policy Issues: Dissemination of RWIS information directly to traveling public Providing RWIS information indirectly, through third party such as Clarus A DOT’s duty to respond to RWIS notifications of hazards Liability for not using RWIS when expected or indicated.
7	Key Takeaways
8	Report Guidance for RWIS Users Data Sharing Strategies: Limits on Information Sharing Online Disclaimers Agreement with Third Parties System Optimization DOT Departmental Policies and Regulations Public Outreach and Education Risk Management Ongoing Allocation of Funds Legislative Strategies Legislation Relating to Tort Liability and Immunity Appropriations
9	Report Final Report is available on line at: At FHWA: http://www.ops.fhwa.dot.gov/weather/index.asp At NCSL: http://www.ncsl.org/documents/transportation/Weather_or_Not_Full_Report_Rall_04.30.10.pdf
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