Determining the Impact of Connected and Automated Vehicle Technology on State DOT Maintenance Programs

Connected and Automated Vehicle (CAV) technology is progressing rapidly. Numerous research and deployment initiatives are underway as the transportation industry continues to examine how roadway assets such as traffic control signs, markings, signals, guardrail, computing systems, communications infrastructure and systems, and other permanent and temporary ancillary devices can be designed or enhanced to facilitate CAV operations. With the diffusion of CAV technologies, effects on state transportation agency maintenance programs—which have constrained budgets and workforces—need to be examined to ensure that transportation agencies are prepared for the challenges of CAV implementation while maintaining the existing roadway system and its ancillary roadway assets at an acceptable level of service. Research is needed to (1) explore the effect of CAV technologies on roadway and Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSMO) asset maintenance programs, and (2) develop guidance on measurable standards and resource implications. The objectives of this research are to (1) estimate the current and future effect of dynamic CAV technologies on roadway and TSMO asset maintenance programs; (2) develop guidance on existing and proposed measurable standards associated with roadway and TSMO asset maintenance for preventive, reactive, and emerging maintenance needs; and (3) identify the associated resource and workforce development needs. Final deliverables should include, at a minimum, (1) a final report documenting the entire research effort; (2) a practitioner’s guide that provides guidance on maintenance programs related to CAV needs; (3) prioritized recommendations for future research; (4) a brief stand-alone summary of findings suitable to a broad range of stakeholders; (5) a PowerPoint-style presentation describing the background, objectives, research approach, findings, and conclusions; (6) a stand-alone technical memorandum titled “Implementation of Research Findings and Products” (see Special Note C for additional information); (7) a presentation of findings to two AASHTO committees or councils concerned with impact of CAV technologies on operations and maintenance programs; and (8) a draft article suitable for publication in TR News.

• Record URL:
  http://apps.trb.org/cmsfeed/TRBNetProjectDisplay.asp?ProjectID=4571

Language

• English

Project

• Status: Active
• Funding: $450000
• Contract Numbers:

  Project 14-42

• Sponsor Organizations:

  American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO)

  444 North Capitol Street, NW
  Washington, DC  United States  20001

  National Cooperative Highway Research Program

  Transportation Research Board
  500 Fifth Street, NW
  Washington, DC  United States  20001

  Federal Highway Administration

  1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
  Washington, DC  United States  20590
• Project Managers:

  Crichton-Sumners, Camille

• Performing Organizations:

  Iowa State University, Ames

  Center for Transportation Research and Education
  2711 South Loop Drive, Suite 4700
  Ames, IA  United States  50010-8664
• Principal Investigators:

  Hallmark, Shauna

• Start Date: 20190408
• Expected Completion Date: 20231221
• Actual Completion Date: 20231221

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Asset management; Autonomous vehicles; Connected vehicles; Forecasting; Highway maintenance; Level of service; Needs assessment; State departments of transportation; Transportation system management; Workforce
• Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Highways; Maintenance and Preservation; Planning and Forecasting; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01672549
• Record Type: Research project
• Source Agency: Transportation Research Board
• Contract Numbers: Project 14-42
• Files: TRB, RIP
• Created Date: Jun 19 2018 9:59AM