Connected Vehicles: Coming Soon to a Road Near You…

NHTSA · 2016 · ROSA P / United States. Department of Transportation. Intelligent Transportation Systems Joint Program Office

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This document, published by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Intelligent Transportation Systems Joint Program Office in 2016, serves as an informational overview and promotional guide for the emerging technology of connected vehicles. It addresses the potential transformation of the national transportation system through the integration of wireless communication, aiming to enhance safety, improve traffic flow, reduce environmental impacts, and increase community livability. The text motivates its discussion by highlighting the limitations of human perception and the opportunities presented by vehicles that can sense and share data about conditions invisible to drivers. The document outlines the technical mechanisms and functional capabilities of connected vehicles rather than presenting a traditional experimental study. It explains that these vehicles utilize dedicated short-range communication, GPS, and other wireless technologies to share specific data points, including speed, position, direction, and brake status. Crucially, the text notes that while this shared information generates robust data on travel patterns, it is designed not to identify specific vehicles or drivers, thereby addressing privacy concerns. The document details numerous potential applications, such as warning drivers of unsafe intersection entries, icy roads, pedestrians in crosswalks, blind-spot vehicles, and sudden braking ahead. Additional benefits include eco-friendly driving recommendations to reduce idling, real-time transit updates, and alerts for work zones or first responders. The text also mentions that aftermarket devices will allow older vehicles to access many of these applications. Regarding findings and projections, the document provides a timeline for the deployment and adoption of connected vehicle technology in the United States. It highlights that in 2016, the USDOT submitted a proposed rule to the White House requiring connected vehicle technology in all new light vehicles and released resources to help cities prepare for this shift. The timeline projects that the first new cars with this technology would be available for sale in 2017, with testing of applications in real-world settings occurring in cities like New York, Wyoming, and Tampa. By 2020, the document expects that 20% of traffic signals will be able to communicate with connected vehicles. By 2025, it anticipates that a majority of new light vehicles sold will include this technology. The significance of this document lies in its role as a call to action for the technology community, government, and public to participate in shaping the future of transportation. It emphasizes the need for developing systems to prevent cyber-attacks and protect privacy while leveraging connected data for innovative applications. The USDOT encourages engagement through public meetings, webinars, free training, and the use of platforms like the Research Data Exchange and the Connected Vehicle Technical Support Center to accelerate testing and deployment. The document positions connected vehicles as a transformative revolution that will impact transportation for generations, urging stakeholders to join the movement to realize these benefits sooner.

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