DGT and Málaga Share Traffic Data: What Changes for Mobility Companies

Key data

The DGT and the Municipality of Málaga have formalized an agreement that allows them to share traffic data and images in real time to optimize the management of urban accesses. The agreement, published through the Resolution of April 7, 2026 from the General Technical Secretariat, also integrates Málaga into the DGT's national connected vehicle platform.

For technology and mobility sector companies, this is not a minor administrative agreement: it marks the beginning of a new interoperability framework between local and national traffic systems, with direct implications for those who develop or provide solutions in the smart city ecosystem in Málaga.

What does this regulation establish?

The agreement articulates two major areas of action between the Central Traffic Authority and the Municipality of Málaga:

The agreement does not establish direct sanctions for private companies, but it does define the technical and governance framework under which intelligent mobility systems will operate in the city. Any technological solution that wants to integrate into this ecosystem must comply with the data exchange standards that arise from the agreement.

Economic and operational impact

The agreement does not imply direct costs for private companies in its current wording. However, it generates relevant operational impact in two dimensions:

• Data standards: Companies that provide traffic, mobility or smart city technology in Málaga will have to adapt their systems to the data exchange protocols established by the DGT's connected vehicle platform. This may involve technological adaptation costs depending on the current degree of integration.
• Market opportunities: The integration of Málaga into the national connected vehicle platform opens the door to new smart mobility use cases. Companies in the sector can identify opportunities for bidding or collaboration with the Municipality or the DGT in the development of these use cases.

The impact is especially relevant for companies that already operate in the field of traffic management, smart parking, urban logistics or passenger transport in Málaga, as the new real-time data flow may alter the operating conditions of the environment.

Who does it affect?

• Technology and smart city companies: Providers of traffic management solutions, urban sensing, mobility platforms or data analytics that operate or want to operate in Málaga.
• Mobility companies: Urban transport operators, connected vehicle fleets, shared mobility platforms and last-mile logistics in the Málaga area.
• Drivers and road users in Málaga: They will benefit from better traffic management in urban accesses thanks to real-time data exchange.
• Municipality of Málaga: Gains access to DGT data and is integrated into the national connected vehicle platform, strengthening its urban mobility management capacity.
• DGT: Expands its network of cities integrated into the connected vehicle platform, enriching the national traffic data ecosystem.

Practical example

A company that provides an intelligent parking management system in Málaga and currently operates with its own or third-party traffic data will need to evaluate whether its platform is compatible with the data exchange standards established by the DGT through the connected vehicle platform.

If the Municipality of Málaga decides that mobility operators must connect to the platform to access real-time traffic data, this company would have to adapt its data architecture to comply with the interoperability protocols defined. Depending on the level of integration required, this may involve anything from an API update to a partial redesign of its data ingestion system.

On the other hand, if the company detects that the connected vehicle platform opens new use cases—such as real-time congestion alerts for fleets or dynamic routes for urban logistics—it can position itself to participate in future tenders or pilots promoted by the Municipality or the DGT under this agreement.

What should companies do now?

1. Identify if your activity is within the scope: If you operate in mobility, traffic technology, urban logistics or smart city in Málaga, this agreement affects you directly or indirectly. Determine whether your systems exchange or depend on traffic data in the city.
2. Review the technical compatibility of your systems: Analyze whether your data architecture is compatible with the DGT's connected vehicle platform standards. If you don't know, now is the time to consult with your technical team or provider.
3. Monitor the development of use cases: The integration of Málaga into the national platform opens opportunities. Keep a close eye on any calls or pilots that may emerge from the Municipality of Málaga or the DGT under this agreement.
4. Consult applicable data protection regulations: The exchange of data and images between administrations has privacy implications. If your company participates in the ecosystem, verify that data processing complies with the GDPR and applicable national regulations.
5. Establish a point of contact with the Municipality of Málaga: If your company can add value to smart mobility use cases, identify the municipal area responsible for smart city or mobility to explore collaboration opportunities.