Mainstreaming Connected and

Automated Vehicles

Presentation to ITS World Congress:

United States / Australia Bilateral Roundtable

Shailen P. Bhatt

Executive Director, Colorado Department of

Transportation

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Topics

• Introduce the V2I Deployment Coalition

(V2I DC)

• V2I DC Focus Areas

• V2I DC Key Outcomes – Mainstreaming

Connected Vehicles

• Colorado Specific Activities

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What is the V2I Deployment

Coalition? • V2I DC Concept

A single point of reference for stakeholders to

meet and discuss V2I deployment related

issues

• V2I DC Approach

USDOT asked AASHTO, ITS America and

ITE to collaborate on organizing and

managing the coalition

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Connected and

Automated

Vehicle

Executive

Leadership

Team (CAV-ELT)

V2IDC Executive Committee

USDOT

- ITS JPO

- FHWA

- FTA

- NHTSA

TWG 1:

Deployment

Initiatives

TWG 2:

Deployment

Research

TWG 3:

Infrastructure

Operator,

OEM, and

Supplier

Partnerships

TWG 4:

Deployment

Guidance

TWG 5:

Deployment

Standards

V2I Deployment Coalition

V2I Deployment Coalition Structure

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4 Focus Areas of the V2I DC

At the September 2015 V2I DC Executive

Committee meeting, four focus areas were

defined for the V2I DC

Focus Areas Defined by V2I DC 1. Intersections (Signalized and Unsignalized)

2.Queue Warnings

3.Work Zone Management

4.Curve Warnings

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Key Outcome of V2I DC –

The SPaT Challenge

SPaT:

A Signal Phase and Timing (SPaT) message defines the current intersection signal light phases.

The current state of all lanes at the intersection are provided, as well as any active pre-emption or priority.

Some V2I Applications Enabled by SPaT:

- Red Light Violation Warning

- Transit Priority

- Emergency Vehicle Pre-emption

- Eco – Drive

- Others

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The SPaT Challenge

Challenge state and local public

sector transportation Infrastructure

Owners & Operators (IO&Os) to

deploy DSRC infrastructure with

SPaT broadcasts in at least one

coordinated corridor or network

(approximately 20 signalized

intersections) in each state by

January 2020.

20 Intersections in 50 states by 2020!

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Key Outcome of V2I DC –

OEM / DOT Workshop • September, 2016 Workshop of Auto

Manufacturers & State and local DOTs

• Outcomes:

Defined a “Forum” for future meetings &

project work

Agreed SPaT Challenge & Data Exchanges

are top priorities

Agreed Red Light Violation Warning Apps are

a priority supported by SPaT Challenge

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V2I DC – Phase 2

• Phase 2 will begin January 2017

• Continued focus on the 4 Key Areas

• Expanded focus to include:

Connected Vehicle use in DOT Fleets

Interaction with CV Pilot Deployments &

Connected Cities

Integrate with the OEM/DOT “Forums” for

cooperation

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Other ‘Mainstreaming Efforts’

Connected Road Classification System

Proposal:

• Challenge facing State & local DOTs is the level to

which they equip roads for Automated Vehicles

• USDOT-NHTSA Policy on Automated Vehicles

defines 5 levels of vehicle automation

• Infrastructure Operators need a classification

system to define the level of roadway readiness to

support Automated Vehicles

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Connected Road Classification

System Proposal:

• Proposed NCHRP Research project

• Outcome would:

Define Infrastructure Levels

Develop Uniform Standardized Decision Matrix / Tool

• Sample Illustration:

Level 1:

Unpaved /

non striped

roads

Level 2:

Paved roads

w/ MUTCD

signage

Level 6:

All lanes designed

for Vehicle Level 4

Automation

Minimum safety

& mobility

Cell coverage

but no DSRC No signs, signals,

striping needed

RoadX VISION: Crash-free, Injury-free, Delay-free and Technologically-

transformed travel in Colorado.

RoadX MISSION: Team with public and industry partners to make

Colorado one of the most technologically advanced transportation

systems in the nation, and a leader in safety and reliability.

Colorado Is Open For Business – Colorado invites partners to join us in

accelerating the adoption and deployment of technological solutions.

Using detection and cloud-based software that

understands and can report available parking spots to

truckers, reducing:

- Truckers wasted time and fuel

- Excess wear and tear on Colorado’s roadways

- Excess pollution

The first phase of this project will integrate six existing

parking facilities into the Smart Truck Parking System.

CDOT has partnered with an international mapping firm, HERE to provide

drivers with the most real-time data possible to allow drivers to make better

decisions when traveling through the mountains. Imagine Waze on

steroids. Drivers will be equipped with the knowledge of when they can

expect critical safety warnings such as:

• Low visibility

• Multi-vehicle pileups

• Sun glare

Smart 70 will accelerate the advancement of autonomous vehicles by

giving autonomous systems instantaneous data and warnings from connected

vehicles.