Self‐Evaluation and Readiness of Alaska DOT&PF on Deployment of Connected and Automated Vehicle (CAV) on Alaskan Roads

Vasudevan, Vinod; Heidari, Mohammad; Selmont, Joe · 2020 · ROSA P / Alaska. Department of Transportation and Public Facilities. Research and Technology Transfer

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Summary

This report evaluates the readiness of the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) to deploy Connected and Automated Vehicle (CAV) technology on state roads. The study was motivated by the need for infrastructure owner-operators to assess their capabilities before CAV technologies become fully operational, particularly given Alaska’s unique challenges regarding cold climate, sparse geography, and rural communication gaps. The research aimed to determine the agency’s current maturity level using the United States Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) TSMO/CAV Capability Maturity Model (CMM) Framework, which provides guidelines for assessing and advancing transportation agency capabilities. The methodology comprised two primary components: a literature review of CAV readiness assessments from other states, such as Florida, Minnesota, and Michigan, and a self-evaluation of Alaska DOT&PF based on USDOT guidelines. The self-evaluation utilized six prescribed dimensions of the CMM Framework: Business Processes, Collaboration, Culture/Organization/Staffing, Performance Measures, Systems and Technology (Back Office), and Systems and Technology (Field). Data collection involved conducting six specific surveys distributed to Alaska DOT&PF employees and transportation community stakeholders, alongside interviews with key technical advisors from the agency’s three regions. The USDOT framework defines readiness on a four-level scale, ranging from Level 1 (ad hoc activities) to Level 4 (fully integrated top priority). The findings indicate that Alaska DOT&PF is at an early stage of CAV readiness, generally falling just below Level 1 of the maturity model. Despite the absence of initiated pilot projects, the agency demonstrated strengths in three dimensions: Collaboration, Culture/Organization/Staffing, and Performance Measures. Conversely, the agency exhibited weaknesses in Business Processes, Systems and Technology (Back Office), and Systems and Technology (Field). Regional interviews highlighted varying levels of preparedness, with the Central Region showing stronger communication infrastructure compared to more isolated areas. The literature review further contextualized these findings by highlighting common challenges faced by other states, such as data management, workforce training, and legal adaptations. The significance of this assessment lies in its identification of specific areas requiring improvement to facilitate future CAV deployment. The authors conclude that initiating CAV pilot projects and engaging in strategic planning will provide critical opportunities to strengthen the agency’s weaker dimensions. These efforts are expected to develop necessary staff expertise and move the organization to Level 1 readiness. The report serves as a foundational step for Alaska DOT&PF, outlining the current gaps in business processes and technological systems that must be addressed to effectively support the integration of connected and automated vehicles into Alaska’s transportation network.

Key finding

Alaska DOT&PF is at an early stage of CAV readiness, generally falling just below Level 1, with strengths in collaboration, culture, organization, staffing, and performance measures, but weaknesses in business processes and systems technology.

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• v2x connected vehicle
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