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U.S. Department of
Transportation
Research and Innovative
Technology Administration
Review of Options and Analysis to Date
Analysis to Date:
•WiFi may have some subscriptions fees.
•WiFi is high latency
– does not easily support
dynamic communications with moving vehicles.
•Is there a potential hybrid option?
Wi-Fi
Advantages
Current privacy limitations
known and accepted
Widely implemented and accessible
Commercial interests can support
further implementation
Limitations and Questions
Does not support privacy
framework
No coherent nationwide network
Coverage range is limited
Security is an issue
Allows tracking and recording