A Collaborative Approach to Connected Automation
U.S. Department of Transportation Listening Session
A Collaborative Approach to Connected Automation Brian Cronin, Director
Office of Operations Research and Development Federal Highway Administration
Carl Andersen, Connected Vehicle Program Manager Office of Research Development and Technology Federal Highway Administration
I see a future…
Photo: http://blog.caranddriver.com/volvo-concept-26-drivers-deserve-a-maybach-seat-in-our-automated-future/
I see a future…
I see a future…
I see a future…
Observations from AVS2016 • AVS 2016 - Observations from the week • What do you see –what does the “future” look like for you?
Looking Ahead – Where Are We Going?
Looking Ahead – Where Are We Going?
Diverging Diamond
FHWA Role – Playing Our Part
FHWA Research – CACC Platooning
FHWA Research - GlidePath
FHWA Research
Cooperative Adaptive Cruise Control
Lane Change
GlidePath
Speed Harmonization
HRDO Research & Development Roadmap
Research & Development Roadmap - Phases Connected Automation Research – Longitudinal Control (2016 – 2023) Objective: Identify and assess concepts to improve transportation operations based upon connected automation technologies
Objective: Conduct research development of connected automation technologies toward commercialization and deployment
Proof of Concept, Demos & Benefits
Applied Research, Development, & Testing
Policy, Deployment Preparations, and Support
Initial Deployment of CA Applications
Objective: Develop FHWA policy, tools, and guidance to support effective deployment of connected automation applications
Federal Government Resources
Partnerships – Moving Toward Deployment
Technology Gaps Who, What, Where, When, Why?
Bringing It All Together
A Few Pressing Questions
FHWA Automation Policy
What are key policy issues for FHWA and its partners (state and local DOTs, planning agencies, road owners and operators)?
FHWA Policy Initiatives
Conduct AV Education and Outreach
Develop a FHWA Automated Vehicle Policy Statement
Prioritize AV Infrastructure Requirements Develop AV Technology Timeline and Scenarios
Assess AV Data Needs for FHWA and States
Evaluate Connected Automation
Guidance on Designated Corridors and Test Beds for AVs
AV Policy: Infrastructure Unclear infrastructure requirements for AVs Consistency of signage and signals Funding and investment Dedicated corridors/lanes
AV Policy: Operations Mixed traffic environment (AVs, CVs, nonAVs, C/AVs) Potential VMT changes New challenges in harmonizing traffic flow More efficient operations, other benefits?
AV Policy: Data Needs AVs as new sources of roadway data Data updates on construction and road closures Digital infrastructure
Photo credit: www.gvmc.org
AV Policy: Planning and Land Use Updates to long-term planning process Shared vehicle fleets and new mobility models Reduced parking requirements
Q&A
For More Information • Visit: – FHWA Office of Operations Website: http://ops.fhwa.dot.gov/ – Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center Website: http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/research/tfhrc/offices/operations/
• Contact: – [email protected] – [email protected]
A Collaborative Approach to Connected Automation Brian Cronin, Director
Office of Operations Research and Development Federal Highway Administration
Carl Andersen, Connected Vehicle Program Manager Office of Research Development and Technology Federal Highway Administration
I see a future…
Photo: http://blog.caranddriver.com/volvo-concept-26-drivers-deserve-a-maybach-seat-in-our-automated-future/
I see a future…
I see a future…
I see a future…
Observations from AVS2016 • AVS 2016 - Observations from the week • What do you see –what does the “future” look like for you?
Looking Ahead – Where Are We Going?
Looking Ahead – Where Are We Going?
Diverging Diamond
FHWA Role – Playing Our Part
FHWA Research – CACC Platooning
FHWA Research - GlidePath
FHWA Research
Cooperative Adaptive Cruise Control
Lane Change
GlidePath
Speed Harmonization
HRDO Research & Development Roadmap
Research & Development Roadmap - Phases Connected Automation Research – Longitudinal Control (2016 – 2023) Objective: Identify and assess concepts to improve transportation operations based upon connected automation technologies
Objective: Conduct research development of connected automation technologies toward commercialization and deployment
Proof of Concept, Demos & Benefits
Applied Research, Development, & Testing
Policy, Deployment Preparations, and Support
Initial Deployment of CA Applications
Objective: Develop FHWA policy, tools, and guidance to support effective deployment of connected automation applications
Federal Government Resources
Partnerships – Moving Toward Deployment
Technology Gaps Who, What, Where, When, Why?
Bringing It All Together
A Few Pressing Questions
FHWA Automation Policy
What are key policy issues for FHWA and its partners (state and local DOTs, planning agencies, road owners and operators)?
FHWA Policy Initiatives
Conduct AV Education and Outreach
Develop a FHWA Automated Vehicle Policy Statement
Prioritize AV Infrastructure Requirements Develop AV Technology Timeline and Scenarios
Assess AV Data Needs for FHWA and States
Evaluate Connected Automation
Guidance on Designated Corridors and Test Beds for AVs
AV Policy: Infrastructure Unclear infrastructure requirements for AVs Consistency of signage and signals Funding and investment Dedicated corridors/lanes
AV Policy: Operations Mixed traffic environment (AVs, CVs, nonAVs, C/AVs) Potential VMT changes New challenges in harmonizing traffic flow More efficient operations, other benefits?
AV Policy: Data Needs AVs as new sources of roadway data Data updates on construction and road closures Digital infrastructure
Photo credit: www.gvmc.org
AV Policy: Planning and Land Use Updates to long-term planning process Shared vehicle fleets and new mobility models Reduced parking requirements
Q&A
For More Information • Visit: – FHWA Office of Operations Website: http://ops.fhwa.dot.gov/ – Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center Website: http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/research/tfhrc/offices/operations/
• Contact: – [email protected] – [email protected]
