Conduct interoperability test to identify potential issues that would require resolution prior to the sites advancing to an operational phase. The three-day testing event was a major victory for the…
Broaden the definition and concept of technical maturity to increase stakeholder knowledge and allow for better risk management. The lack of technology maturity resulted in challenges such as…
The following considerations summarize the CV Pilots’ experiences with mounting and installing CV devices along roadways and inside vehicles.
Utilize professionals where possible for installations…
The following lessons outline any changes needed to prepare roadways and intersections for the installation of CV devices.
Consider the location of existing ITS and line of sight when selecting…
The following lessons address changes agencies may have to make to their existing systems and/or operations to accommodate the security needs of CV technology. Emphasis is particularly placed on the…
The following lessons were identified regarding the sensitivities with the type and amount of data that needs to be collected and the need for a data governance framework that outlines how data will…
The following lessons are reflections of the challenges uncovered by the sites during system acceptance testing of the technology and what future deployers should be conscious of.
Arrange a testing…
The following lessons were identified regarding engaging with project partners and device vendors.
Utilize RFPs to scrutinize and select the best suppliers
It is suggested that agencies conduct…
The following lessons were identified regarding institutional arrangements that need to be made to outline the expectations of partners in terms of service, outcomes and reporting.
Have governance…
The following lessons were identified regarding assessing the infrastructure an agency currently has versus what infrastructure they will need to deploy a robust connected vehicle environment.…
Below, the Wyoming CV Pilot team shares key lessons that were learned during Phase 1 planning activities. These are shared with USDOT and other agencies that may be endeavoring to initiate a…
In their Performance Measurement and Evaluation Support Plan, the WYDOT Connected Vehicle Pilot identified confounding factors that may impact the ability to successfully implement the evaluation of…
In the area of communications, the CV Pilot sites are using established standards wherever possible, but in many cases, they are trying out standards in the field for the first time, or are…
As part of the System Design Milestone Webinar Series, the three Connected Vehicle Pilot sites (WYDOT, THEA, NYCDOT) shared the conceptual overviews and status reports of their respective pilots. In…
METHODOLOGY
In this study, the input-output analysis took into account capacity and demand to estimate the total amount of delay associated with closing sections of I-80. The researchers used Average…
Methodology
Three weather-responsive management strategies (WRMS) for I-80 in Wyoming were evaluated using a framework consisting of a simulation platform network module, a simulation manager…
Findings:
The "patchy snow" condition was found to have a significant improvement in driving speeds after a snowplow passed through, with the fastest 10 percent of speeds increasing by 6 mi/h for…
In September of 2015, USDOT selected New York City Department of Transportation (NYCDOT), Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) and Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority (THEA) as the…