On October 22, 2026, transportation data management provider MS2 launched MS2 Connect, a new software solution. The Windows desktop application helps transportation agencies continue using existing Diamond traffic counters following Diamond Traffic's closure in February 2026.
Software Features and Capabilities
MS2 Connect supports both short count and continuous count operations while maintaining most of the functionality of the legacy Diamond Centurion software. The application is designed to simplify uploading traffic count files to MS2's Traffic Count Database System (TCDS).
According to MS2, the software allows agencies to protect existing hardware investments, maintain data continuity, reduce operational disruption, and simplify data management without immediately purchasing replacement equipment.
Background and Industry Context
Following the closure of Diamond Traffic in February 2026, agencies relying on Diamond equipment faced uncertainty regarding the future of their traffic monitoring programs. MS2 Connect provides a path forward by supporting Diamond counters and connecting collected data directly to TCDS.
MS2 stated that the launch marks a milestone in its broader vision for a unified short count workflow that connects scheduling, fieldwork, data collection, and reporting. More than 260 agencies across 33 U.S. states and Canada currently use MS2 software.
Key facts and where they come from
- MS2 launched MS2 Connect as a Windows desktop application for existing Diamond traffic counters.
The Windows desktop application allows agencies to continue using their existing Diamond traffic counters
- Diamond Traffic closed in February 2026.
Following Diamond Traffic's closure in February 2026, agencies relying on Diamond equipment faced uncertainty
- MS2 software is used by more than 260 agencies across 33 U.S. states and Canada.
Today, more than 260 agencies across 33 U.S. states and Canada use MS2 software.
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