Leveraging C-V2X and Advanced Communications/Sensing for Rural Road Safety

In this project the research team will explore the use of cellular vehicle-to-everything (C-V2X) communication technology, augmented by 4G/5G connectivity (and potentially also satellite connectivity such as Starlink, especially in rural areas) and advanced sensing (e.g., cameras and LiDAR in critical intersections) to reduce traffic accidents and deaths. The team will construct a testbed that integrates various sensors and communication devices, develop algorithms and human-machine interfaces, and implement the system to identify hazards, increase situational awareness, improve traffic management and reduce traffic accidents. This knowledge building proposal will provide an understanding for what safety and operational benefits may be possible in the near future.

Language

  • English

Project

  • Status: Active
  • Funding: $249,934.00
  • Contract Numbers:

    1058817

  • Sponsor Organizations:

    Local Road Research Board

    395 John Ireland Boulevard
    St. Paul, Minnesota  United States  55155-1899
  • Managing Organizations:

    Minnesota Department of Transportation

    Office of Research & Innovation
    395 John Ireland Boulevard, MS 330
    St. Paul, MN  United States  55155-1899
  • Performing Organizations:

    University of Minnesota, Minneapolis

    Minneapolis, MN  United States  55455
  • Principal Investigators:

    Zhang, Zhi-Li

  • Start Date: 20250813
  • Expected Completion Date: 20270930
  • Actual Completion Date: 0

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Filing Info

  • Accession Number: 01968085
  • Record Type: Research project
  • Source Agency: Minnesota Department of Transportation
  • Contract Numbers: 1058817
  • Files: RIP, STATEDOT
  • Created Date: Oct 8 2025 10:17AM