Economic Success

Economic Success Alert:

CONTACT INFORMATION: Our office is open 8AM-4:30 PM M-F

703-324-5171 TTY 711

economicInitiatives@fairfaxcounty.gov

12000 Government Center Parkway, Suite 432
Fairfax, VA 22035

Rebecca Moudry
Director, Department of Economic Initiatives

Transportation & Mobility Hackathon

Department Resources

Coding Solutions to Congestion, Mobility & Safety

Fairfax County and the Virginia Department of Transportation held a hackathon on Nov. 16-17, 2017. Hackers at work during our transportation hackathon.

The event was designed to create innovative technology solutions to improve:

Traffic congestion
Safety
Mobility for senior, people with disabilities and others
Automated and connected vehicle technology

There were 11 teams that competed for cash prizes awarded to first, second and third place winners, plus a prize for a student team.

This event was presented with financial support from the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce, Qlarion and Reston Chamber of Commerce. Lunch was provided by Le Pain Quotidien.

Hackathon Pitches & Winners

Teams came up with ideas that included using artificial intelligence and machine learning to predict traffic accidents or traffic volumes, identify the safest intersections, and help people who are blind cross the street safely.