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2	ITS Research = Multimodal and Connected
3	The Connected Vehicle Program Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) and vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) wireless communications for: Crash prevention Improved mobility Environmental sustainability
4	The Connected Vehicle Program (cont.) Uses wireless communications Dedicated short-range communications (DSRC) technology using FCC-dedicated spectrum that is essential for safety applications
5	ITS Research Program Components
6	Key Program Objectives 2013 Decision on Vehicle Communications for Safety (light vehicles) 2014 Decision on Vehicle Communications for Safety (heavy vehicles) 2015 Infrastructure Implementation Guidance
7	NHTSA Agency Decision Possible decision options include: Rulemaking on minimum performance requirements for vehicle communications for safety on new vehicles Inclusion in NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program to give car makers credit for voluntary inclusion of safety capability in new vehicles More research required
8	The Vehicle That Doesn’t Crash
9	NHTSA Agency Decision (cont.) Data will determine NHTSA’s action for the 2013 decision point: Simulation and modeling efforts based upon previous field operational tests Data collection from V2V test track testing Empirical data obtained from Safety Pilot Driver clinics (user acceptance) Model deployment activities (safety effectiveness) A key factor for the NHTSA decision will be the need for, and timing of, necessary infrastructure for communication security (still undefined)
10	Safety Pilot Objectives Generate empirical data for supporting 2013 and 2014 decisions Show capability of V2V and V2I applications in a real-world operating environment using multiple vehicle types Determine driver acceptance of vehicle-based safety warning systems
11	Safety Pilot Objectives (cont) Assess options for accelerating the safety benefits through aftermarket and retrofit safety devices Extend the performance testing of the DSRC technology Collect lots of data and make it available for industry-wide use Let others leverage the live operating environment
12	Safety Pilot Sites Driver clinics Assess user acceptance Large-scale model deployment Obtain empirical safety data for estimating safety benefits
13	User Acceptance -- Driver Clinics 6 locations across the U.S. beginning in August 2011 100 drivers per location Experience crash warnings Forward Crash Warning Emergency Brake Light Blind Spot Warning Lane Change Warning Intersection Assist Do Not Pass Warning
14	Model Deployment Major road test and real-world implementation taking place from 2011 thru 2013, involving: Approximately 3,000 vehicles Multiple vehicle types Fully integrated systems and aftermarket devices Roadside infrastructure System-wide interoperability testing Also to test Prototype security mechanisms Device certification processes
15	Deployment Scenarios for Security V2V Security Network Options: DSRC for security: Estimated at 40,000 RSEs; not necessarily owned/operated by Federal/State/local governments Cellular or WiFi: Infrastructure exists; must address privacy No infrastructure: Currently being defined No easy option All require a sustainable funding stream and governance structure All options being examined as part of model deployment
16	Connected Transportation
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