Comprehensive CAV Research, Working Group Support, and Pilot Studies

This report reviews the developments in Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CAV) technologies across various Departments of Transportation (DOTs) and CAV pilot projects in the United States. The review identifies growing implementation of C-V2X communication technologies and fruitful collaboration between various DOTs, academia, and private sector partners. The report also reviews the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) CAVe-In-a-Box, a portable piece of equipment enabling rapid C-V2X deployment by integrating traffic signal controllers, roadside units (RSUs), V2X hubs (or another open-source application), onboard units (OBUs), and other devices. Several open-source tools are designed to support CAV deployment are also discussed. The report then describes the Autonomous Wheelchair (AW) project at Morgan State University, which strives to improve mobility for individuals with disabilities in complex surroundings like airports using sensors and cameras for autonomous navigation. The report concludes with a discussion of the next phases of the project, emphasizing future collaboration and raising awareness of other practical applications of CAV technologies.

Language

• English

Project

• Status: Active
• Sponsor Organizations:

  Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration

  707 North Calvert Street
  Baltimore, MD  United States  21202

  Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology

  University Transportation Centers Program
  Department of Transportation
  Washington, DC  United States  20590
• Principal Investigators:

  Jeihani, Mansoureh

  Swami, Mansha

• Start Date: 20240101
• Expected Completion Date: 20241231
• Actual Completion Date: 0

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Autonomous vehicles; Connected vehicles; Mobile communication systems; Pilot studies; State departments of transportation; Wheelchairs
• Subject Areas: Data and Information Technology; Highways; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01922661
• Record Type: Research project
• Source Agency: Safety and Mobility Advancements Regional Transportation and Economics Research Center
• Files: UTC, RIP
• Created Date: Jun 25 2024 11:23AM