•To reduce shockwaves and
prevent collisions and other secondary crashes
•Predict location, duration
and length of queue propagation
•Utilize V2V and I2V
communication for rapid dissemination and sharing of vehicle information
–E.g.,
position, velocity, heading, and
acceleration of vehicles in the vicinity
•Allows drivers to take
alternate routes or change lanes
•Applicable to freeways,
arterials, and rural roads
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