Mainstreaming Connected and Automated Vehicles Presentation to ITS World Congress: United States / Australia Bilateral Roundtable Shailen P. Bhatt Executive Director, Colorado Department of Transportation
Topics • Introduce the V2I Deployment Coalition (V2I DC) • V2I DC Focus Areas • V2I DC Key Outcomes – Mainstreaming Connected Vehicles • Colorado Specific Activities
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What is the V2I Deployment Coalition? • V2I DC Concept A single point of reference for stakeholders to meet and discuss V2I deployment related issues
• V2I DC Approach USDOT asked AASHTO, ITS America and ITE to collaborate on organizing and managing the coalition 3
V2I Deployment Coalition Structure Connected and Automated Vehicle Executive Leadership Team (CAV-ELT)
TWG 3: Infrastructure Operator, OEM, and Supplier Partnerships
TWG 4: Deployment Guidance
TWG 5: Deployment Standards
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4 Focus Areas of the V2I DC At the September 2015 V2I DC Executive Committee meeting, four focus areas were defined for the V2I DC Focus Areas Defined by V2I DC 1. Intersections (Signalized and Unsignalized) 2. Queue Warnings 3. Work Zone Management 4. Curve Warnings 5
Key Outcome of V2I DC – The SPaT Challenge SPaT: A Signal Phase and Timing (SPaT) message defines the current intersection signal light phases. The current state of all lanes at the intersection are provided, as well as any active pre-emption or priority. Some V2I Applications Enabled by SPaT: - Red Light Violation Warning - Transit Priority - Emergency Vehicle Pre-emption - Eco – Drive - Others 6
The SPaT Challenge Challenge state and local public sector transportation Infrastructure Owners & Operators (IO&Os) to deploy DSRC infrastructure with SPaT broadcasts in at least one coordinated corridor or network (approximately 20 signalized intersections) in each state by January 2020.
20 Intersections in 50 states by 2020! 7
Key Outcome of V2I DC – OEM / DOT Workshop • September, 2016 Workshop of Auto Manufacturers & State and local DOTs • Outcomes: Defined a “Forum” for future meetings & project work Agreed SPaT Challenge & Data Exchanges are top priorities Agreed Red Light Violation Warning Apps are a priority supported by SPaT Challenge 8
V2I DC – Phase 2 • Phase 2 will begin January 2017 • Continued focus on the 4 Key Areas • Expanded focus to include: Connected Vehicle use in DOT Fleets Interaction with CV Pilot Deployments & Connected Cities Integrate with the OEM/DOT “Forums” for cooperation