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U.S. Department of
Transportation
Research and Innovative
Technology Administration
ITS Strategic Plan – Vehicle to Infrastructure (V2I) Communications
for Safety
§Purpose
úTo accelerate the implementation of the next generation of safety improvements through deployment of a nationwide suite of V2I - equipped vehicles (truck, transit, auto & fleets) capable of communicating effectively with relevant infrastructure systems
§Objectives
úInfrastructure policy
guidance / regulation
úDevelop policy
guidance/regulation for DSRC in signals
úDevelop Signal Phase &
Timing (SPaT) as initial capability
Note:
§One application to be researched collaboratively with the
EU
§Leverages FMCSA Smart Park research
§Research questions:
úAre applications are effective and are benefits validated?
úWhat minimum infrastructure is needed for maximum benefit? (Initial deployment)
úDegree of market penetration required for effectiveness?
úAre there unique applications for specialty vehicles (transit bus, light rail, etc)?
§Headlines
ú12% Crash Scenarios
úDSRC 5.9GHz for crash warning; various communication technologies for information
advisories
úSignal warnings support active safety
FY 2010
investment up to $9,300,000