Post on 16-Jul-2020
Mainstreaming Connected and
Automated Vehicles
Presentation to ITS World Congress:
United States / Australia Bilateral Roundtable
Shailen P. Bhatt
Executive Director, Colorado Department of
Transportation
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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
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Connected and
Automated
Vehicle
Executive
Leadership
Team (CAV-ELT)
V2IDC Executive Committee
USDOT
- ITS JPO
- FHWA
- FTA
- NHTSA
TWG 1:
Deployment
Initiatives
TWG 2:
Deployment
Research
TWG 3:
Infrastructure
Operator,
OEM, and
Supplier
Partnerships
TWG 4:
Deployment
Guidance
TWG 5:
Deployment
Standards
V2I Deployment Coalition
V2I Deployment Coalition Structure
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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
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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
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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!
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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
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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
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Other ‘Mainstreaming Efforts’
Connected Road Classification System
Proposal:
• Challenge facing State & local DOTs is the level to
which they equip roads for Automated Vehicles
• USDOT-NHTSA Policy on Automated Vehicles
defines 5 levels of vehicle automation
• Infrastructure Operators need a classification
system to define the level of roadway readiness to
support Automated Vehicles
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Connected Road Classification
System Proposal:
• Proposed NCHRP Research project
• Outcome would:
Define Infrastructure Levels
Develop Uniform Standardized Decision Matrix / Tool
• Sample Illustration:
Level 1:
Unpaved /
non striped
roads
Level 2:
Paved roads
w/ MUTCD
signage
Level 6:
All lanes designed
for Vehicle Level 4
Automation
Minimum safety
& mobility
Cell coverage
but no DSRC No signs, signals,
striping needed
RoadX VISION: Crash-free, Injury-free, Delay-free and Technologically-
transformed travel in Colorado.
RoadX MISSION: Team with public and industry partners to make
Colorado one of the most technologically advanced transportation
systems in the nation, and a leader in safety and reliability.
Colorado Is Open For Business – Colorado invites partners to join us in
accelerating the adoption and deployment of technological solutions.
Using detection and cloud-based software that
understands and can report available parking spots to
truckers, reducing:
- Truckers wasted time and fuel
- Excess wear and tear on Colorado’s roadways
- Excess pollution
The first phase of this project will integrate six existing
parking facilities into the Smart Truck Parking System.
CDOT has partnered with an international mapping firm, HERE to provide
drivers with the most real-time data possible to allow drivers to make better
decisions when traveling through the mountains. Imagine Waze on
steroids. Drivers will be equipped with the knowledge of when they can
expect critical safety warnings such as:
• Low visibility
• Multi-vehicle pileups
• Sun glare
Smart 70 will accelerate the advancement of autonomous vehicles by
giving autonomous systems instantaneous data and warnings from connected
vehicles.