Blockchain Application on Smart Transportation Systems
Blockchain technology, predominantly utilized within cryptocurrency, is being increasingly adapted across diverse sectors, and transportation systems is not an exception. Despite presenting several challenges, blockchain technology also offers various advantages. Understanding Blockchain’s potential applications and benefits in addressing future urban challenges is an emerging field of research which has not been fully investigated. In fact, what makes blockchain attractive for smart cities is the design scheme and underlying protocols. The decentralized computational aspect of blockchain enhances the reliability of data transmission across network nodes. Each data transaction between nodes is recorded with a unique identifier and it is validated by consensus among agents within the system. Transaction transparency mitigates the risk of passing inaccurate information throughout the network. The proposed project aims at comprehensively studying the application of blockchain technology within various domains of transportation systems. Emphasis will be placed on growth areas, anticipated hurdles, research gaps, and potential integration solutions of blockchain in transportation system design. The comprehensive literature review will cover a broad spectrum ranging from information exchange in connected vehicles to supply chain logistics and smart transit payment systems. The analysis will extend further by constructing a simulation-based platform to investigate the implementation of a blockchain-based fare payment system in transit. Within this simulation analysis, security, risk mitigation, failure prevention, and privacy preservation will be delved into.
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Language
- English
Project
- Status: Active
- Funding: $167,650.00
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Contract Numbers:
69A3552344815
69A3552348320
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Sponsor Organizations:
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology
University Transportation Centers Program
Department of Transportation
Washington, DC United States 20590 -
Managing Organizations:
Center for Understanding Future of Travel Behavior and Demand
University of Texas
Austin, TX United States -
Project Managers:
Bhat, Chandra
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Performing Organizations:
City College of New York
Civil Engineering, Steinman T-127
140th Street and Convent Avenue
New York, NY United States 10031 -
Principal Investigators:
Allahviranloo, Mahdieh
- Start Date: 20240601
- Expected Completion Date: 20250531
- Actual Completion Date: 0
- USDOT Program: University Transportation Centers Program
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Blockchains; Connected vehicles; Fares; Information processing; Public transit; Supply chain management
- Subject Areas: Data and Information Technology; Planning and Forecasting; Transportation (General);
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 01954937
- Record Type: Research project
- Source Agency: Center for Understanding Future of Travel Behavior and Demand
- Contract Numbers: 69A3552344815, 69A3552348320
- Files: UTC, RIP
- Created Date: May 13 2025 7:01PM