Connected and Automated Future of Transportation for Kansas [Technical Summary]
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This technical summary outlines a synthesis study conducted by the Kansas State University Transportation Center to establish a foundational implementation pathway for connected and automated vehicle (CAV) technologies in Kansas. The research was motivated by the need to ensure safe, reliable, and trustworthy transportation systems amidst the unprecedented changes CAVs bring to operations, management, and infrastructure. The primary objective was to create a functional knowledge base that allows stakeholders—including the general public, infrastructure operators, transportation departments, and technology developers—to work holistically. To achieve this, the study synthesized existing CAV regulations, policies, ongoing deployments, and workforce development efforts, aiming to facilitate a transition to a CAV environment by learning from current initiatives. The methodology involved a comprehensive synthesis of CAV readiness across various states, utilizing survey data collected by the U.S. Intelligent Transportation System Joint Program Office. The researchers examined strategic priorities and specific steps undertaken by different states to expand educational outreach to key stakeholders, including the public, policymakers, and technology developers. The study served as a comparative resource to analyze policies, laws, and guidelines in progressive states, such as licensing for autonomous vehicle (AV) testing and vehicle registration procedures. Additionally, the analysis focused on how states educate citizens through webinars and training programs, their readiness to accommodate these technologies via infrastructure development and funding management, and the types of pilot projects currently in operation, such as automated shuttles and delivery services. The findings indicate that many state policies, particularly in the Midwest and South, emphasize the economic and technological opportunities presented by connected and automated transportation systems. The study identified workforce development and educational outreach as major catalysts for effective CAV deployments. However, it noted that some states focus more heavily on connected vehicle (CV) technologies than on autonomous vehicles (AVs), and in many cases, legislation and testing guidelines fail to differentiate between CV and AV operations. The authors concluded that states must initiate efforts to build specific standards for CV/AV operations and testing, leveraging collaboration with industry partners and research institutions. Furthermore, the report highlighted significant concerns regarding the financial resources required for CV/AV infrastructure investment, noting that distributing these resources remains an ongoing challenge with states constantly exploring viable solutions. The significance of this work lies in its provision of a structured framework for Kansas to navigate the integration of CAV technologies. By comparing Kansas’s potential pathways with the policies and pilot projects of other states, the report offers actionable insights for policymakers and transportation agencies. It underscores the critical need for clear operational guidelines, deployment standards, and robust educational outreach to manage stakeholder expectations and ensure infrastructure readiness. This synthesis supports the development of a holistic strategy that addresses both the technological implementation and the necessary societal and economic preparations for a connected and automated future.
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