Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Program Advisory Committee Web Conference February 24,...

Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Program Advisory Committee

Web Conference

February 24, 2010

2U.S. Department of TransportationResearch and Innovative Technology Administration

Welcome

Mr. Peter AppelAdministrator

Research and Innovative Technology Administration

Dr. Robert BertiniDeputy Administrator

Research and Innovative Technology Administration


Meeting Purpose and Agenda Review

Meeting Purpose

Agenda Review

Advisory Committee (ITSPAC) Purpose, Charter, and Accomplishments

Overview of ITS Joint Program Office (JPO) Organization, Management, and Proposed Mission

Overview of ITS Strategic Research Plan, 2010 – 2014

Ethics Review

Summary and Adjourn


ITSPAC Purpose, Charter, and Accomplishments

ITSPAC Purpose

Advise Secretary of Transportation on matters relating to study, development, and implementation of ITS

ITSPAC function is advisory only

ITSPAC Charter

Establishment Authority: Committee established by Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU) of 2005; and must adhere to requirements of Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) of 1972

Duration: Committee will remain in existence 2 years from charter effective date (February 7, 2010) unless recommended for termination or renewal by Secretary


ITSPAC Charter (cont)

Duties: ITSPAC will be responsive to specific assignments and may conduct studies, inquiries, and workshops as the Secretary may authorize or direct. At a minimum, the ITSPAC is expected to:▪Provide input into development of ITS aspects of Surface Transportation Research and Technology Development Strategic Plan

▪Review, at least annually, areas of ITS research being considered for U.S. DOT funding to determine:–Whether activities are likely to advance either ITS state-of-the-practice or state-of-the-art

–Whether ITS technologies are likely to be deployed, and if not, to determine the barriers to deployment

–Appropriate roles for government and private sector in investing in research and technologies being considered

ITSPAC Purpose, Charter, and Accomplishments (cont)



To Whom Committee Reports: ITSPAC reports to Secretary through the ITS JPO

Membership:▪Not more than 20 members appointed by the Secretary upon recommendation of ITS Management Council and ITS JPO

▪Membership will be fairly balanced in terms of metropolitan and rural interests, and will include, to extent possible, individuals and/organizations that represent minorities, women, and disabled persons

▪Members serve for up to 2 years, or until replacements are appointed

Committee Officers: Committee Chair and Vice-Chair appointed by Secretary with recommendation of ITS JPO




Meetings:

▪Held at call of or with advance approval of Designated Federal Official (DFO)

▪DFO must be present at each committee meeting

▪Approximately three meetings per year

▪Special meetings and working group meetings may be held as necessary

▪All meetings open to the public

▪Quorum (at least one-half of appointed members) must exist for any official action

▪Meeting agendas must be approved in advance by the DFO in consultation with the Committee Chairman

▪Notice of all meetings must be published in the Federal Register not later than 15 days prior to the meeting



ITSPAC Accomplishments

5 Meetings:

▪September 25, 2007

▪November 26 to 27, 2007

▪March 13, 2008

▪July 31 to August 1, 2008

▪April 6, 2009

2 Advisory Memoranda

▪May 29, 2008

▪October 31, 2008



ITSPAC Accomplishments (cont)

5 Meetings:

–Provided detailed individual expertise and a broad collective perspective on the ITS Program to aid its strategic planning efforts.

•Future vision for ITS Program

• ITS-enabled universal access to transportation system

•Environmental perspective in ITS Program goals

• ITS JPO proposed mission, goals, and objectives

• ITS Program Major Initiatives

• ITS aspects of transportation legislation reauthorization



ITSPAC Accomplishments (cont)Advisory Memoranda

▪Advisory Memorandum #1, May 29, 2008

–New ITS Program goal of ITS-enabled universal access to US transportation system to address social equity and the “digital divide”

–Other cross-cutting comments on ITS Program

•Vehicle Infrastructure Integration

•Outreach to University Transportation Centers

•Public acceptance of ITS

•Balance between proposed supply-side ITS solutions and demand-side alternatives

•Technology and organizational scanning



ITSPAC Accomplishments (cont)Advisory Memoranda (cont)

▪Advisory Memorandum #2, October 31, 2008

–USDOT role in ITS research and development

–Proper use of media in promoting ITS at November 2008 ITS World Congress in New York City

–Comments on goals of the ITS Program

–Comments on ITS Program Major Initiatives


Shelley Row, Director, ITS Joint Program Office


ITS JPO Organization, Management, and Proposed Mission

The ITS Joint Program Office (ITS JPO) conducts research, operational tests, demonstrations, technology transfer and evaluation for the application of technology to improve the safety and performance of the surface transportation network. In the execution of this mission, the ITS JPO exercises a Department-wide role, and is US DOT’s primary advocate and national leader for the ITS research and deployment program. The program uses advanced computer information and telecommunication technologies to improve the efficiency and safety of our Nation’s surface transportation system and address issues including congestion, safety, mobility, vehicle-infrastructure; integrations, and road weather applications


ITS JPO Organization, Management, and Proposed Mission

ITS JPO DirectorShelley Row

Leadership, Strategic Planning,Relationships

Deputy DirectorJohn Augustine

Technical Program ManagementStaff Supervision

QR Oversight

AssistantDelores Colbert

Research & Demonstration Team LeaderBrian Cronin

Program Management & Evaluation Team Leader

James Pol

Chief of StaffLinda Dodge

Office Policy, Reauthorization,Staff development, Public Affairs

CFO Rose Mary Arellano-Rivera

Finance

CTO Technology AdvisorTechnology ScansPNT / Spectrum

FCC Liaison

Knowledge Transfer & Policy Team LeaderValerie Briggs

Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) Joint Program Office (JPO)

Yehuda GrossBen McKeeverMike SchagrinSteve SillWalt Fehr

Mac ListerVacant

Kate HartmanMarcia PincusPMO

Project LeadersProject Management, Oversight

Program CoordinatorStephen Glasscock

Staff SupportLogistics


ITS Strategic Plan (2010 – 2014)


Traditional ITSTechnologies

Ramp Metering

Transit Information

TransportationManagement

Centers

ResearchMajor ITS Initiatives

The Universe of ITS

CV Electronic Credentialing

Deployment Demonstration/Deployment

IVBSS MSAA

NG911

ICM

VII - POC

ITS Strategic Plan – Process

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Overall ITS Community Investment

ITS JPO Administered Program

ITS Strategic Plan – ITS JPO Administered Program


ITS Strategic Plan – Process

Planning started in early 2008

Inputs gathered from: ITS Program Advisory Committee inputs

USDOT modal staff interviews

Stakeholder engagement (responded to a RFI)

Trend analysis: Transportation

World

Technology

Theme of Connectivity


ITS Strategic Plan – Noteworthy Trends in Transportation & Technology

Continued high fatality rate

Growing congestion and interest in transit

Growing environmental awareness

Emphasis on performance measurement & management

Transportation impacts livability

Wireless technology boom and fast innovation

Strong consumer market

Expectation for connectivity and information

Person-to-person networking


ITS Strategic Plan – RFI and Other Stakeholder Input

Predominantly in agreement with goals and objectives as stated in the RFI

Priority for most respondents is active safety Another priority is for large-scale testing and demonstrations as a

means of launching adoption Additionally, much interest in the mobility data capture area and the

e-payment areas

Focus the program and put forward a vision

But the plan should also provide an incremental approach that can deliver solutions in 5 years

Consistent support for standards

Common reference to ITS as a tool for measuring and enhancing system performance

Expand partnerships and engage the stakeholder community


ITS Strategic Plan – Past, Present and Future

Deployment Demonstration/Deployment

Traditional ITSTechnologies

Ramp Metering

Transit Information

TransportationManagement

Centers

ResearchMajor ITS Initiatives

The Universe of ITS

Vehicles

WirelessDevices

Infrastructure

Drivers

Wireless Connectivity

IVBSS MSAA

NG911

ICM

VII - POC

CV Electronic Credentialing


ITS Strategic Plan – Vision: Connectivity

A national, multi-modal surface transportation system that features a connected transportation environment among vehicles, the

infrastructure, and portable devices to serve the public good by leveraging technology to maximize safety, mobility and

environmental performance

…and a suite of targeted research and development

initiatives that support cross-modal ITS solutions


ITS Strategic Plan – FY 2010 ITS Budget Breakdown

Total FY2010 ITS Budget

FY2010 ITS Research

Total Budget = $100 Million / Year

(Assumes reauthorization at current funding levels)

Research75%

Technology Transfer & Evaluation

14%

ITS Program Support

6%

ITS Program Contingency

6%

Other ITS Research

26%

Exploratory Research

5%

Mode Specific Research

6%

Multi-modal Research

63%


ITS Strategic Plan – Principles for All Research

Define Go / No Go decisions at all major milestones prior to commitment of additional funds

Assess expected costs & benefits at all major milestones

Ensure driver distraction is addressed in research design

Evaluation & technology transfer is part of research design

Conduct stakeholder engagement throughout program’s life

Written Charters & Program Management Plans will define activities & ITS JPO / modal responsibilities


IntelliDriveSM is a suite of technologies and

applications that use wireless communications to

provide connectivity:

With and between vehicles (of all types)

Between vehicles and roadway infrastructure

Between vehicles, infrastructure and wireless

consumer devices

IntelliDriveSM supports applications for

Safety

Mobility & Livability

Environment

What is IntelliDriveSM?

Vehicles

WirelessDevices

Infrastructure

Drivers


ITS Strategic Plan – IntelliDriveSM General Framework

Applications(Includes Field Tests and Demonstrations)

Technology Underpinning

Policy & Non-Technical


ITS Strategic Plan – Research Questions & Framework

Are applications available and benefits validated?

What is the minimum infrastructure needed for the greatest benefit? How much, where, when and what type?

What is the degree of market penetration required for effectiveness?

Is technology stable, reliable, secure, and interoperable?

Are international standards available to ensure interoperability?

What policies/governance/funding are required for sustainability?

How to address public concerns for privacy and ensure that applications do not cause driver distraction?

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ITS Strategic Plan – Multi-Modal Research Framework





ITS Strategic Plan – Vehicle to Vehicle (V2V) Communications for Safety Purpose

To accelerate the implementation of next generation of safety improvements through the widespread deployment of V2V - equipped vehicles of all types (truck, transit, auto & fleets)

Objectives Reach NHTSA regulatory decision by

2013 Accelerate in-vehicle technology to

ensure value to the first V2V vehicles

Headlines 76% Crash Scenarios DSRC 5.9GHz Vehicles have 360° awareness (“Here

I Am”)

Research questions: Are applications effective and are

benefits validated? What infrastructure is needed? How

much, where, when, and what type? Degree of market penetration and when

required for effectiveness? What existing technologies can be

leveraged to accelerate in-vehicle equipment?

What are the special needs and applications for truck and transit vehicles?

Note:

One application to be researched collaboratively with the European Union (EU)

FY 2010 investment up to $11, 500,000


Infrastructure Neededfor Security?

PreliminaryRequirements

Refine Strategy

Analysis Develop Business OptionsRetrofit Feasible?

ApplicationAssessment

Objective TestingRequirementsDetermination

BenefitsDetermination

Field Testing

Final Decision

Regulatory DecisionInfrastructure

FleetPenetration

Approach

2010 2011 2012 2013 Fiscal Year

2010 2011 2012 2013 Fiscal Year 2014

ApproachIdentify Candidate

Technologies (toll, aftermarkets, other)

Demonstrations /Field tests

Evaluation / Benefits

Identify Requirements for “Here I Am Messages”

Scalability Testing

Road Map for V2V Accelerate In-Vehicle Technology “Here I Am”

Roadmap for Vehicle to Vehicle (V2V) Communications for Safety

Road Maps - Vehicle to Vehicle (V2V) Communications for Safety & V2VAccelerated In-Vehicle Technology “Here I Am”


ITS Strategic Plan – Vehicle to Infrastructure (V2I) Communications for Safety Purpose

To accelerate the implementation of the next generation of safety improvements through deployment of a nationwide suite of V2I - equipped vehicles (truck, transit, auto & fleets) capable of communicating effectively with relevant infrastructure systems

Objectives Infrastructure policy guidance /

regulation Develop policy guidance/regulation

for DSRC in signals Develop Signal Phase & Timing

(SPaT) as initial capability

Note: One application to be researched

collaboratively with the EU Leverages FMCSA Smart Park research

Research questions: Are applications are effective and are

benefits validated? What minimum infrastructure is

needed for maximum benefit? (Initial deployment)

Degree of market penetration required for effectiveness?

Are there unique applications for specialty vehicles (transit bus, light rail, etc)?

Headlines 12% Crash Scenarios DSRC 5.9GHz for crash warning;

various communication technologies for information advisories

Signal warnings support active safety

FY 2010 investment up to $9,300,000


Refine Strategy

Analysis Develop Business OptionsRetrofit Feasible?

ApplicationSelection*



Field Testing

Regulatory Policy Decision 2015+Infrastructure

FleetPenetration

Approach

2010 2011 2012 2013 Fiscal Year

FOT

Requirements AnalysisInput from V2V Infrastructure Analysis

2010 2011 2012 2013 Fiscal Year 2014

Approach PrototypeDemonstrations /

Field testsEvaluation

SPaT Interface Definition

Identify requirements

Road Maps - Vehicle to Infrastructure (V2I) Communications for Safety & V2I Accelerated Infrastructure Communications Capability

Roadmap for Vehicle to Infrastructure (V2I) Communications for Safety

Road Map for V2I Accelerated Infrastructure Communications Capability (SPaT)


ITS Strategic Plan – Real-Time Data Capture and Management

Purpose To accelerate the implementation of the

next generation of transportation system improvements by providing real-time, cross-modal (bus, rail, parking, roadway) information in all 50 states that will improve energy conservation, traveler information, safety, and reduce congestion

Objective Develop data environments & conduct

cross-modal demonstrations to show value of ubiquitous real-time multi-modal information

Research Questions: What data is available today from both

traditional and non-traditional multi-modal sources; what is its quality?

How can probe data be integrated with traditional multi-modal data sources to support traffic/transit/freight applications?

2010 2011 2012 2013 Fiscal Year 2014

ApproachIdentify Data Needs for

ApplicationsEarly

DemonstrationsBenefits

TechnologyTransfer

AdditionalApplications Considered

Capture &Analyze Data

Integrate DataTest Data

EnvironmentsDemonstrations

Headlines Real-Time multimodal information

throughout the U.S. captured from connected vehicles, devices and infrastructure.

FY 2010 investment up to $1, 995,000


ITS Strategic Plan – Dynamic Mobility Applications

Purpose To improve transportation mobility by

providing travelers and transportation system operators with real-time, dynamic, cross-modal decision-making capabilities through access to a nationwide suite of applications based on improved collection and processing of real-time data, supplemented by improved communications between vehicles (transit, truck, auto and fleets) and infrastructure

Objectives Develop applications for public sector

managers; infrastructure policy guidance/regulation

Migrate to future technologies Identification of data needs

Research Questions: Are cross-modal applications effective

and which are best for deployment? What minimum infrastructure is needed

for maximum benefit? What public sector cross-modal

applications can be developed using data available today and with future data and technologies?

Which mobility applications require public and/or private sector investments?

2010 2011 2012 2013 Fiscal Year 2014

ApproachIdentify Applications

(Freight, transit, border, traffic, rail, other)

Market Ready Demonstrations

Modeling / Benefits

TechnologyTransfer

AdditionalApplications Considered

Applications Development

Demonstrations

Assess the need for demonstrations

Headlines Applications for Real-Time data that are

both DSRC & non DSRC-based V2I Multi-modal applications for mobility



ITS Strategic Plan – Road Weather ManagementPurpose

To facilitate and improve the value of road weather information provided by both public and private sector weather communities to all transportation users and operators through robust data assimilation, quality checking and effective dissemination

Objective Applications for public sector managers and

more robust data for the weather enterprise Note: Road Weather Management is an earmark in current legislation. It will be incorporated into Dynamic Mobility Applications for future work.

Research Questions: What vehicle-based data is available? What is the data quality & validity? How can vehicle-based data be

integrated with existing weather & road-weather data?

What public sector applications are needed and what are their benefits?

Approach

2010 2011 2012 2013 Fiscal Year

Data CaptureData Analysis and Integration

ApplicationDevelopment

DemonstrationsEvaluations

Incorporate Into Dynamic Mobility Apps

Dynamic Mobility Apps Demonstrations

Real-Time Data Demonstrations

Headline Combining vehicle-based, road-

weather and weather data to improve safety and mobility



Purpose

To generate/acquire environmentally-relevant real-time transportation data, use this data to create actionable information to support and facilitate “green” transportation choices, and assist system users and operators with “green” transportation alternatives or options

Objective

Applications for the public good

ITS Strategic Plan – Applications for the Environment: Real-Time Information Synthesis (AERIS)

Research Questions:What vehicle-based data is available?

What is the data quality & validity?How can vehicle-based data be integrated with existing traffic and emissions data?

What cross-modal public sector applications are needed & their benefits?

Approach

2010 2011 2012 2013 Fiscal Year

DataCapture

2014

DataAnalysis

DataIntegration


Demonstration, Evaluation &Technology

TransferGo/No GoDecision

Headline Builds on IntelliDrive investments and

outcomes

Approved FY 2010 Funding: $1,930,000


PurposeTo eliminate distractions related to ITS devices as a contributing factor to crashes. Achieve this by evaluating driver distraction issues while leveraging the convergent findings of epidemiological studies, experimental studies, and analyses of crash data

ObjectiveMinimize distraction and workload

ITS Strategic Plan – Human Factors

Note: Cost-sharing with NHTSA To be coordinated with the USDOT

Human Factors Coordinating Committee

Research QuestionsCan the frequency of multitasking be reduced?

Can the complexity of distracting tasks be reduced?

Can unsafe behaviors be monitored and eliminated?

Approach

2010 2011 2012 2013 Fiscal Year

Develop Improved Problem Definition

Long Term Exposure Field tests

2014

Develop Best Practices for HMI

Integration Strategy

Headline Ensure IntelliDrive does not introduce

unforeseen safety problems



ITS Strategic Plan – Technology Underpinning

IntelliDrive Test Environment

Objective: Create a common resource for public and private sector multi-modal testing

Harmonization of International Standards and Architecture

Objective: Develop internationally harmonized standards, particularly around vehicle-based applications

IntelliDrive Certification

Objective: Establish a technology & application certification approach, particularly for active safety applications

IntelliDrive Systems Engineering

Objective: This revised baseline architecture and requirements will serve as the technical foundation for the next generation of IntelliDrive field tests, for initial and ongoing deployments of IntelliDrive, and for continued research as the core technologies and program evolve

Data and Communications Security

Objective: Develop and test a secure communications network that is scalable and ensures privacy

Funding: Included in V2V research activities

FY 2010 investment up to:

IntelliDrive Test Environment $1,000,000

Harmonization of International Standards & Architecture

$700,000

IntelliDrive Certification $1,500,000

IntelliDrive Systems Engineering $2,000,000


ITS Strategic Plan – Policy & Non-Technical

IntelliDrive PolicyDeployment scenarios

Objective: Develop a deployment approach for DSRC 5.9GHz infrastructure

Financing

Objective: Develop a viable financing strategy for funding implementation and

operation of DSRC 5.9GHz infrastructure

Other topics

Liability

Privacy

Data ownership

Governance



ITS Strategic Plan – Overall Work Program

2010 2011 2012 2013

Is InfrastructureRequired for Security?

Yes

No

Define Infrastructure Requirements

Refine Application Strategy

Dedicated Short Range Communication (DSRC) Standards

Security Positioning Data

Yes

No

Define Requirements Technical Testing

Develop Business OptionsRetrofit Feasible? Fleet Turnover OK?

Deployment Scenarios Preliminary

Financial ScenariosPreliminary

Deployment Scenarios Final

Financial ScenariosFinal

Governance & Certification

Assess Driver Distraction Objective Tests Field Testing




Field Testing

Regulatory Decisions

Applications

Infrastructure

Technology

MarketPenetration

Sustainable

Acceptable

Scalability

Additional Testing

OtherApp

Testing

Note: Investments extend beyond 2013


ITS Strategic Plan – Mode Specific Research

• Active Traffic Management (FY 2010 investment up to $1,000,000)

• International Border Crossing E-Screening (Freight Applications) (FY 2010 investment up to $1,500,000)

• Smart Roadside (FY 2010 investment up to $1,000,000)

• Commercial Vehicle Information Systems & Networks (CVISN) Core and Expanded (FY 2010 investment up to $850,000)

• Multi-modal Integrated Payment Systems (FY 2010 investment up to $1,500,000)

• ITS Maritime Applications (FY 2010 investment up to $500,000)


ITS Strategic Plan – Exploratory Research

V2V & V2I Safety for Commuter, Freight & Heavy Rail (FY 2010 investment

up to $500,000) Objective: Explore the feasibility of developing IntelliDrive applications that support and enhance safety on commuter, freight and heavy rail

Exploratory Solicitation (FY 2010 investment up to $2,000,000) Technology ScanSolicitation for research ideas


ITS Strategic Plan – Technology Transfer and Evaluation

Professional Capacity Building (PCB)

Objective: Support of effective deployment and use of ITS technologies through training and capacity building of the multi-modal ITS workforce

Outreach

Objective: Publicize the results of research and ensure the transfer of knowledge and technology to multi-modal stakeholders in the USDOT and externally

ITS Architecture & Standards

Objective: Evolve the National ITS Architecture and develop interoperable infrastructure / IntelliDrive and other multi-modal standards to support ITS implementation

Evaluation

Objective: Evaluate effectiveness of deployed ITS and value of total ITS investmentFY 2010 investment up to:

Professional Capacity Building (PCB) $3,000

Outreach $1,000

ITS Architecture & Standards $6,000

Evaluation $4,100


ITS Strategic Plan – Summary USDOT will invest $75M in FY 2010 in ITS multi-modal research and $14M in technology transfer and evaluation

Of that, $49M (half of the total ITS budget) in FY 2010 will advance IntelliDrive

IntelliDrive research is designed to achieve deployment by resolving key research questions

Safety applications are the primary focusV2V research is designed to support a regulatory decision by NHTSA in 2013V2I research will include an initial focus on use of signal, phase and timing DSRC is the communication technologyDriver distraction will be a key component of the research International standards harmonization is a priority

Mobility and environmental applications will also be researched (using DSRC and other communication technologies)


ITS Strategic Plan – Stay Up To Date

http://www.intellidriveusa.org

ITS JPO Website

http://www.its.dot.gov

Twitter: ITSJPODirector

IntelliDrive Website

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