1. Vehicle to Infrastructure Deployment Coalition (V2I DC) & SPaT Challenge
Overview
January 8, 2017

2. What is the V2I Deployment Coalition?
V2I DC Concept
A single point of reference for stakeholders to meet and discuss V2I deployment related issues
V2I DC Approach
USDOT asked AASHTO, ITS America and ITE to collaborate on organizing and managing the coalition
The Coalition is built around the concept of creating a single point of reference for a broad range of stakeholders involved in V2I deployment.
USDOT arranged for the Coalition to be established through the collaborative efforts of AASHTO, ITS America and ITE. Representatives from the three associations form a Project Team that facilitates and support the Coalition activities.

3. V2I Deployment Coalition Structure
Connected Vehicle Executive Leadership Team
V2IDC Executive Committee
USDOT
- ITS JPO
- FHWA
- FTA
- NHTSA
V2I Deployment Coalition
TWG 1:
Deployment Initiatives
TWG 2:
Deployment Research
TWG 3:
Infrastructure Operator, OEM, and Supplier Partnerships
TWG 4:
Deployment Guidance
TWG 5:
Deployment Standards
The Coalition includes 5 Technical Working Groups.
The Working Groups operate with direction and oversight from the Executive Committee
The CAV-ELT (shown in orange) is not technically part of the V2I DC, but closely coordinated as explained later

4. 16 Deployment Issues Identified
TWG 1
Initiatives
TWG 2
Research
TWG 3
Partners
TWG 4
Guidance
TWG 5
Standards
Issue 1: V2X Applications P S
Issue 2: Complementary Communications to DSRC N
Issue 3: V2I Data
Issue 4: Patents-Intellectual Property
Issue 5: Security
No action planned at this time
Issue 6: V2I Outreach
Issue 7: Understanding the Benefits and Costs of V2I Deployment and Operation
Issue 8: V2I Standards
Issue 9: Understanding V2I Liability Assignment
Issue 10: V2I Synergies with Other Emerging Technologies
Issue 11: V2I Consumer Messaging
Issue 12: V2I Multimodal Applications
Issue 13: Infrastructure Processes as V2I Obstacles
Issue 14: Federal V2I Policy Statement
Issue 15: Maintaining V2I Infrastructure
Issue 16: Operator and OEM Goals for V2I
And this is a list of the deployment issues that the technical working groups have been addressing.
The issues were identified during the first V2I DC meeting in June 2015 and each technical working group identified which issues they felt equipped to address.
Note that three issues were identified, but no action was planned for them at this time. All of the groups expressed concern that although Issue 5: Security is critical, it is too undefined and it is unclear what work the coalition should do. Because none of the groups indicated any level of interest in it, Issue 10 did not have proposed activities for the coming year. For Issue 12, there was discussion about multimodal applications being included as part of Issue 1. However, the issue of specifically how multimodal applications are supported by V2I may be addressed at a future time.

5. “Fishbone” Diagrams to Coordinate TWGs

6. V2I DC Overview Initial Focus Areas of the V2I DC:
Intersections (signalized & non-signalized)
End of queue warnings
Work zone management
Curve warning systems
In September 2015, the V2I DC Executive Committee met in Denver. As part of the meeting , the Executive Committee identified 4 Focus Areas for the V2I DC, as shown here.
By identifying these focus areas, this allowed each of the TWGs to narrow their focus. For example, the Research TWG was identifying research needs, and could now focus on these applications (as opposed to all 80+ Connected Vehicle applications.

7. V2I DC Efforts TWGs approach to the 4 Focus Areas:
Addressing the key issues impacting V2I deployment
Each TWG has a Work Plan of activities
‘Fishbone Diagrams’ helped coordinate activities of TWGs
Monthly TWG webinars
Coalition wide meetings/calls
Four Focus Areas
Intersections
Queue Warnings
Work Zone Management
Curve Warnings
In the summer of 2015, each TWG created a Work Plan, identifying their planned actions
For several of the Issues, there were multiple TWGs working on the issue (performing different roles), “Fishbone diagrams” were used to coordinate these efforts and reduce the risk of duplication.
Each TWG has met monthly through webinars.
There has been a second in-person V2I DC Coalition wide meeting, and a second coalition wide webinar.

8. Key Outcomes of Phase 1

9. Highlights of Phase 1 Defined 7 V2I Research Definitions
Identified a V2I Standards Context Drawing & Standards Gaps
Created Infrastructure Owner Operator / OEM Forum for Collaboration
SPaT Challenge

10. OEM / Infrastructure Owner & Operator (OEM/IOO) Forum for Collaboration

11. OEM / Infrastructure Owner & Operator (OEM/IOO) Forum for Collaboration
Quarterly Meetings of State & Local DOTs with Automobile Manufacturers
3 Initial Focus Areas:
Intersections / Red Light Violation Warning
Eco-Drive
Data Exchanges (Vehicle to Infrastructure; Infrastructure to Vehicle)
Working Groups meet by webinar

12. SPaT Challenge
Blaine Leonard

13. Connected Vehicle Deployment: The SPaT Challenge
So, what is SPaT? A Signal Phase and Timing (SPaT) message defines the current intersection signal light phases. The current state of all lanes at the intersection are provided, as well as any active pre-emption or priority.

14. The SPaT Challenge
The Challenge To challenge state and local public sector transportation IOOs to cooperate together to achieve deployment of DSRC infrastructure with SPaT broadcasts in at least one corridor or network (approximately 20 signalized intersections) in each state by January 2020.

15. The SPaT Challenge Why this Challenge?
To provide IOOs with an entry into DSRC-based V2I Deployment allowing them to gain valuable procurement, licensing, installation, and operation experience, which in turn will -
Lay the ground work for more advanced V2I deployments
To show a commitment to OEMs and applications developers

16. The SPaT Challenge – Medium-term Benefits
Be more prepared for DSRC-equipped vehicles and on-board V2I Applications
Useful as testing site for future applications
Other V2I Applications that build on SPaT at intersections:
Smart Transit Signal Priority (possible near-term application)
Red Light Violation Warning
Intelligent Signal Systems
Eco-Driver

17. The SPaT Challenge Next Steps:
The V2I Deployment Coalition is developing resources to be available to agencies accepting the Challenge.
The National Operations Center of Excellence is developing a resources-based website to support and promote participating agencies
Webinars will provide training and guidance

18. SPaT Challenge Resources Being Developed
Guidelines for selecting appropriate corridors
Implementation guidance
Specification and Procurement guidance
DSRC licensing information
Estimated costs (installation & maintenance)
Sample SPaT/DSRC related ConOps, Requirements, & Other Documents
Identification of existing funding sources that agencies may consider
Frequently Asked Questions
NOCoE Website – Webpages dedicated to the SPaT Challenge
Outreach & Marketing Effort w/ AASHTO, ITE, ITS America

19. SPaT Challenge Website

20. V2I DC Future Organization & Direction

21. Current V2I Deployment Coalition Structure
CAV-ELT
V2IDC Executive Committee
USDOT
- ITS JPO
- FHWA
- FTA
- NHTSA
V2I Deployment Coalition
TWG 1:
Deployment Initiatives
TWG 2:
Deployment Research
TWG 3:
Infrastructure Operator, OEM, and Supplier Partnerships
TWG 4:
Deployment Guidance
TWG 5:
Deployment Standards

22. Proposed V2I DC Modified Structure – Phase 2
CAV-ELT
V2IDC Executive Committee
IOO/OEM Forum
For Collaboration
USDOT
- ITS JPO
- FHWA
- FTA
- NHTSA
V2I DC
Strategic Initiatives TWG
V2I DC
Guidance
TWG
V2I DC
Peer Exchange / Outreach
TWG
Focus Area #1
SPaT
Focus Area #2
Data Exchanges
Connected Automation
Focus Area #3
Other Focus Areas
as-needed
V2I Deployment Coalition