1. Five Year ITS Strategic Plan (2010 – 2014) ITS America Workshop January 15, 2010 John Augustine Deputy Director, ITS Joint Program Office USDOT

2. 2 U.S. Department of Transportation Research and Innovative Technology Administration Overall ITS Community Investment ITS JPO Administered Program ITS Strategic Plan – ITS JPO Administered Program

3. 3 U.S. Department of Transportation Research and Innovative Technology Administration ITS Strategic Plan – Process  Planning started in early 2008  Inputs gathered from:  ITS Program Advisory Committee inputs  USDOT modal staff interviews  Stakeholder engagement (responded to a RFI)  Trend analysis:  Transportation  World  Technology Theme of Connectivity

4. 4 U.S. Department of Transportation Research and Innovative Technology Administration ITS Strategic Plan – Process  Senior ITS JPO and USDOT multi-modal staffs established vision, mission & goals: April 2009  Multi-modal teams formed: April 2009 – May 2009  Request for Information (RFI) & public workshop for stakeholder input: May 2009 – June 2009  Draft ITS research proposals developed: May 2009 – June 2009  Senior ITS JPO and USDOT multi-modal staffs reviewed & provided input (down scoped): June 2009  ITS research proposals revised: July 2009 – August 2009  Senior ITS JPO and USDOT Multi-modal staffs reviewed revised proposals: September 2009 – November 2009  ITS Management Council concurrence: December 2009 Proposed ITS Strategic Plan & Investment Approach

5. 5 U.S. Department of Transportation Research and Innovative Technology Administration ITS Strategic Plan – Principles for All Research  Define Go / No Go decisions at all major milestones prior to commitment of additional funds  Assess expected costs & benefits at all major milestones  Ensure driver distraction is addressed in research design  Evaluation & technology transfer is part of research design  Conduct stakeholder engagement throughout program’s life  Written Charters & Program Management Plans will define activities & ITS JPO / modal responsibilities

6. 6 U.S. Department of Transportation Research and Innovative Technology Administration SAFETY Vision for 2010 ITS Strategic Plan A national, multi-modal surface transportation system that features a connected transportation environment among vehicles, the infrastructure, and portable devices to serve the public good by leveraging technology to maximize safety, mobility, and environmental performance. ENVIRONMENTMOBILITY Goal: Transformative safety through vehicle and infrastructure connectivity Goal (1): Capture complete, real-time information on all roads and all modes to support transformational system performance. Goal (2): Achieve transformational transportation management and system performance through applications of vehicle and infrastructure connectivity. Goal (3): Realize “next generation” electronic payment systems that support transformational system performance. Goal: Enable environmental management through vehicle and infrastructure connectivity. Policy Foundation for Deployment Establish an institutional Foundation for deployment of safety, mobility and environmental applications based on vehicle and infrastructure connectivity STRATEGIC INITIATIVES ITS Strategic Plan – Process

7. 7 U.S. Department of Transportation Research and Innovative Technology Administration ITS Strategic Plan – IntelliDrive SM General Framework Applications (Includes Field Tests and Demonstrations) Technology Underpinning Policy & Non-Technical

8. 8 U.S. Department of Transportation Research and Innovative Technology Administration ITS Strategic Plan – Research Questions & Framework  Are applications available and benefits validated?  What is the minimum infrastructure needed for the greatest benefit? How much, where, when and what type?  What is the degree of market penetration required for effectiveness?  Is technology stable, reliable, secure, and interoperable?  Are international standards available to ensure interoperability?  What policies/governance/funding are required for sustainability?  How to address public concerns for privacy and ensure that applications do not cause driver distraction? Applications Technology Policy ALL MUST BE ANSWERED TO BE DEPLOYABLE 77% 18% 5%

9. 9 U.S. Department of Transportation Research and Innovative Technology Administration ITS Strategic Plan – Vision A national, multi-modal surface transportation system that features a connected transportation environment among vehicles, the infrastructure, and portable devices to serve the public good by leveraging technology to maximize safety, mobility and environmental performance …and a suite of targeted research and development initiatives that support cross-modal ITS solutions

10. 10 U.S. Department of Transportation Research and Innovative Technology Administration  IntelliDrive SM is a suite of technologies and applications that use wireless communications to provide connectivity:  With and between vehicles (of all types)  Between vehicles and roadway infrastructure  Between vehicles, infrastructure and wireless consumer devices What is IntelliDrive SM ? Vehicles Wireless Devices Infrastructure Drivers

11. 11 U.S. Department of Transportation Research and Innovative Technology Administration What Can IntelliDrive SM Do? Safety Benefits IntelliDrive SM could potentially address 82% of the vehicle crash scenarios involving unimpaired drivers Reduce or eliminate crashes through: Driver Advisories Driver Warnings and Vehicle Control Livability & Mobility Benefits Data-Rich Environment Performance Management Operations Efficiency Traffic, Transit, Parking Weather V2I, I2V Interactivity (SPAT) Environmental Benefits Reduce Emissions Save Fuel

12. 12 U.S. Department of Transportation Research and Innovative Technology Administration PROBLEM  37,000 deaths/year (US 2008 data) 1  5,800,000 crashes/year (US 2008 data) 1  Direct economic cost of $230.6 Billion (US 2000 data) 1  Leading cause of death for ages 4 to 34 (US 2006 data) 1 GOAL IntelliDrive SM safety applications are designed to increase drivers’ situational awareness and reduce or eliminate crashes through: Driver Advisories Driver Warnings and Vehicle Control Safety Benefits 1 National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA)

13. 13 U.S. Department of Transportation Research and Innovative Technology Administration OPPORTUNITY  IntelliDrive SM could potentially address 82% of the vehicle crash scenarios involving unimpaired drivers  At full coverage and full effectiveness, IntelliDrive could save thousands of lives per year REAR-END Forward Crash Warning Adaptive Cruise Control Brake Assist Automatic Braking OFF ROADWAY Lane Departure Warning Lane Keeping Curve Speed Warning Stability Control CROSSING PATHS Intersection Movement Assist Stop Sign & Signal Violation Warnings LANE CHANGE Blind Spot Detection Side Radar Safety Benefits

14. 14 U.S. Department of Transportation Research and Innovative Technology Administration PROBLEM  Traffic congestion $87.2 billion annual drain on the U.S. economy 1 :  4.2 billion lost hours (one work week for every traveler) 1  2.8 billion gallons of wasted fuel (three weeks worth of gas for every traveler) 1 GOAL  To achieve transformational system performance of the surface transportation network through:  Capture of real time data from infrastructure and vehicles (cars, trucks, transit)  Development of applications supporting public agency transportation management Livability & Mobility Benefits 1 Texas Transportation Institute Urban Mobility Report, 2007 data

15. 15 U.S. Department of Transportation Research and Innovative Technology Administration Imagine:  Managing your system if you knew where every vehicle (cars, trucks and transit) was in real time  Planning for your growth patterns when you can see the complete traffic patterns around development  Planning your travel if you knew real-time options on all roads, transit & parking along your route Livability & Mobility Benefits

16. 16 U.S. Department of Transportation Research and Innovative Technology Administration OPPORTUNITY  IntelliDrive SM can provide transportation agencies with  Dramatically improved quality and quantity of real-time transit, traffic and parking data  Which would make it easier to manage transportation systems efficiently  IntelliDrive SM can provide consumers  Real-time info on modal options  Real-time info for rerouting Livability & Mobility Benefits

17. 17 U.S. Department of Transportation Research and Innovative Technology Administration PROBLEM  2,800,000 gallons of fuel wasted each year  22% CO2 emissions from vehicles Environmental Benefits GOAL  To reduce transportation’s impact on the environment through:  Capture of real time environmental data from vehicles  Development of applications supporting public agency transportation management

18. 18 U.S. Department of Transportation Research and Innovative Technology Administration Windshield Wiper Setting Head Lights Status Sun/Rain Sensor Antilock Braking System (ABS) Traction Control Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Ambient Air Temperature Barometric Pressure Brake Status Stability Control Speed and Heading Location and Elevation Hours of Operation Imagine:  Managing your system for environmental and weather events if you knew specific information about the road & vehicles (cars, trucks, transit) Environmental Benefits

19. 19 U.S. Department of Transportation Research and Innovative Technology Administration OPPORTUNITY  IntelliDrive can provide transportation agencies with  Dramatically improved quality and quantity of real-time vehicle (cars, trucks, transit) and road condition data  Which would make it easier to manage transportation systems efficiently for environmental benefit  IntelliDrive SM can provide consumers:  Real time info on environmental footprint  Real time info for rerouting Environmental Benefits

20. FY 2010 Program

21. 21 U.S. Department of Transportation Research and Innovative Technology Administration ITS Strategic Plan – FY 2010 ITS Budget Breakdown Total FY2010 ITS Budget FY2010 ITS Research Total Budget = $100 Million / Year (Assumes reauthorization at current funding levels)

22. 22 U.S. Department of Transportation Research and Innovative Technology Administration ITS Strategic Plan – Multi-Modal Research Framework Applications (Includes Field Tests and Demonstrations) Technology Underpinning Policy & Non-Technical

23. 23 U.S. Department of Transportation Research and Innovative Technology Administration ITS Strategic Plan – Vehicle to Vehicle (V2V) Communications for Safety  Purpose  To accelerate the implementation of next generation of safety improvements through the widespread deployment of V2V - equipped vehicles of all types (truck, transit, auto & fleets)  Objectives  Reach NHTSA regulatory decision by 2013  Accelerate in-vehicle technology to ensure value to the first V2V vehicles  Headlines  76% Crash Scenarios  DSRC 5.9GHz  Vehicles have 360° awareness (“Here I Am”)  Research questions:  Are applications effective and are benefits validated?  What infrastructure is needed? How much, where, when, and what type?  Degree of market penetration and when required for effectiveness?  What existing technologies can be leveraged to accelerate in-vehicle equipment?  What are the special needs and applications for truck and transit vehicles? Note: One application to be researched collaboratively with the European Union (EU) FY 2010 investment up to $11,500,000

24. 24 U.S. Department of Transportation Research and Innovative Technology Administration Infrastructure Needed for Security? Preliminary Requirements Refine Strategy AnalysisDevelop Business OptionsRetrofit Feasible? Application Assessment Objective Testing Requirements Determination Benefits Determination Field Testing Final Decision Regulatory Decision Infrastructure Fleet Penetration Approach 2010201120122013 Fiscal Year 2010201120122013 Fiscal Year2014 Approach Identify Candidate Technologies (toll, aftermarkets, other) Demonstrations / Field tests Evaluation / Benefits Identify Requirements for “Here I Am Messages” Scalability Testing Road Map for V2V Accelerate In-Vehicle Technology “Here I Am” Roadmap for Vehicle to Vehicle (V2V) Communications for Safety Road Maps - Vehicle to Vehicle (V2V) Communications for Safety & V2VAccelerated In-Vehicle Technology “Here I Am”

25. 25 U.S. Department of Transportation Research and Innovative Technology Administration ITS Strategic Plan – Vehicle to Infrastructure (V2I) Communications for Safety  Purpose  To accelerate the implementation of the next generation of safety improvements through deployment of a nationwide suite of V2I - equipped vehicles (truck, transit, auto & fleets) capable of communicating effectively with relevant infrastructure systems  Objectives  Infrastructure policy guidance / regulation  Develop policy guidance/regulation for DSRC in signals  Develop Signal Phase & Timing (SPaT) as initial capability Note:  One application to be researched collaboratively with the EU  Leverages FMCSA Smart Park research  Research questions:  Are applications are effective and are benefits validated?  What minimum infrastructure is needed for maximum benefit? (Initial deployment)  Degree of market penetration required for effectiveness?  Are there unique applications for specialty vehicles (transit bus, light rail, etc)?  Headlines  12% Crash Scenarios  DSRC 5.9GHz for crash warning; various communication technologies for information advisories  Signal warnings support active safety FY 2010 investment up to $9,300,000

26. 26 U.S. Department of Transportation Research and Innovative Technology Administration Refine Strategy AnalysisDevelop Business OptionsRetrofit Feasible? Application Selection * Objective Testing Requirements Determination Benefits Determination Field Testing Regulatory Policy Decision 2015+ Infrastructure Fleet Penetration Approach 2010201120122013 Fiscal Year FOT Requirements Analysis Input from V2V Infrastructure Analysis 2010201120122013 Fiscal Year2014 Approach Prototype Demonstrations / Field tests Evaluation SPaT Interface Definition Identify requirements Road Maps - Vehicle to Infrastructure (V2I) Communications for Safety & V2I Accelerated Infrastructure Communications Capability Roadmap for Vehicle to Infrastructure (V2I) Communications for Safety Road Map for V2I Accelerated Infrastructure Communications Capability (SPaT)

27. 27 U.S. Department of Transportation Research and Innovative Technology Administration ITS Strategic Plan – Real-Time Data Capture and Management  Purpose  To accelerate the implementation of the next generation of transportation system improvements by providing real-time, cross-modal (bus, rail, parking, roadway) information in all 50 states that will improve energy conservation, traveler information, safety, and reduce congestion  Objective  Develop data environments & conduct cross-modal demonstrations to show value of ubiquitous real-time multi-modal information  Research Questions:  What data is available today from both traditional and non-traditional multi- modal sources; what is its quality?  How can probe data be integrated with traditional multi-modal data sources to support traffic/transit/freight applications? 2010201120122013 Fiscal Year2014 Approach Identify Data Needs for Applications Early Demonstrations Benefits Technology Transfer Additional Applications Considered Capture & Analyze Data Integrate Data Test Data Environments Demonstrations  Headlines  Real-Time multimodal information throughout the U.S. captured from connected vehicles, devices and infrastructure. FY 2010 investment up to $1,995,000

28. 28 U.S. Department of Transportation Research and Innovative Technology Administration ITS Strategic Plan – Dynamic Mobility Applications  Purpose  To improve transportation mobility by providing travelers and transportation system operators with real-time, dynamic, cross- modal decision-making capabilities through access to a nationwide suite of applications based on improved collection and processing of real-time data, supplemented by improved communications between vehicles (transit, truck, auto and fleets) and infrastructure  Objectives  Develop applications for public sector managers; infrastructure policy guidance/regulation  Migrate to future technologies  Identification of data needs  Research Questions:  Are cross-modal applications effective and which are best for deployment?  What minimum infrastructure is needed for maximum benefit?  What public sector cross-modal applications can be developed using data available today and with future data and technologies?  Which mobility applications require public and/or private sector investments? 2010201120122013 Fiscal Year2014 Approach Identify Applications (Freight, transit, border, traffic, rail, other) Market Ready Demonstrations Modeling / Benefits Technology Transfer Additional Applications Considered Applications Development Demonstrations Assess the need for demonstrations  Headlines  Applications for Real-Time data that are both DSRC & non DSRC-based  V2I Multi-modal applications for mobility FY 2010 investment up to $8,000,000

29. 29 U.S. Department of Transportation Research and Innovative Technology Administration ITS Strategic Plan – Road Weather Management  Purpose  To facilitate and improve the value of road weather information provided by both public and private sector weather communities to all transportation users and operators through robust data assimilation, quality checking and effective dissemination  Objective  Applications for public sector managers and more robust data for the weather enterprise Note: Road Weather Management is an earmark in current legislation. It will be incorporated into Dynamic Mobility Applications for future work.  Research Questions:  What vehicle-based data is available?  What is the data quality & validity?  How can vehicle-based data be integrated with existing weather & road-weather data?  What public sector applications are needed and what are their benefits? Approach 2010201120122013 Fiscal Year Data Capture Data Analysis and Integration Application Development Demonstrations Evaluations Incorporate Into Dynamic Mobility Apps Demonstrations Real-Time Data Demonstrations  Headline  Combining vehicle-based, road- weather and weather data to improve safety and mobility FY 2010 investment up to $4,600,000

30. 30 U.S. Department of Transportation Research and Innovative Technology Administration  Purpose  To generate/acquire environmentally-relevant real-time transportation data, use this data to create actionable information to support and facilitate “green” transportation choices, and assist system users and operators with “green” transportation alternatives or options  Objective  Applications for the public good ITS Strategic Plan – Applications for the Environment: Real-Time Information Synthesis (AERIS)  Research Questions:  What vehicle-based data is available?  What is the data quality & validity?  How can vehicle-based data be integrated with existing traffic and emissions data?  What cross-modal public sector applications are needed & their benefits? Approach 2010201120122013 Fiscal Year Data Capture 2014 Data Analysis Data Integration Application Assessment Demonstration, Evaluation & Technology Transfer Go/No Go Decision  Headline  Builds on IntelliDrive investments and outcomes Approved FY 2010 Funding: $1,930,000

31. 31 U.S. Department of Transportation Research and Innovative Technology Administration  Purpose  To eliminate distractions related to ITS devices as a contributing factor to crashes. Achieve this by evaluating driver distraction issues while leveraging the convergent findings of epidemiological studies, experimental studies, and analyses of crash data  Objective  Minimize distraction and workload ITS Strategic Plan – Human Factors Note:  Cost-sharing with NHTSA  To be coordinated with the USDOT Human Factors Coordinating Committee  Research Questions  Can the frequency of multitasking be reduced?  Can the complexity of distracting tasks be reduced?  Can unsafe behaviors be monitored and eliminated? Approach 2010201120122013 Fiscal Year Develop Improved Problem Definition Long Term Exposure Field tests 2014 Develop Best Practices for HMI Integration Strategy  Headline  Ensure IntelliDrive does not introduce unforeseen safety problems FY 2010 investment up to $3,525,000

32. 32 U.S. Department of Transportation Research and Innovative Technology Administration ITS Strategic Plan – Multi-Modal Research Framework Applications (Includes Field Tests and Demonstrations) Technology Underpinning Policy & Non-Technical

33. 33 U.S. Department of Transportation Research and Innovative Technology Administration ITS Strategic Plan – Technology Underpinning  IntelliDrive Test Environment  Objective: Create a common resource for public and private sector multi-modal testing  Harmonization of International Standards and Architecture  Objective: Develop internationally harmonized standards, particularly around vehicle-based applications  IntelliDrive Certification  Objective: Establish a technology & application certification approach, particularly for active safety applications  IntelliDrive Systems Engineering  Objective: This revised baseline architecture and requirements will serve as the technical foundation for the next generation of IntelliDrive field tests, for initial and ongoing deployments of IntelliDrive, and for continued research as the core technologies and program evolve  Data and Communications Security  Objective: Develop and test a secure communications network that is scalable and ensures privacy  Funding: Included in V2V research activities FY 2010 investment up to: IntelliDrive Test Environment$1,000,000 Harmonization of International Standards & Architecture $700,000 IntelliDrive Certification$1,500,000 IntelliDrive Systems Engineering$2,000,000

34. 34 U.S. Department of Transportation Research and Innovative Technology Administration ITS Strategic Plan – Multi-Modal Research Framework Applications (Includes Field Tests and Demonstrations) Technology Underpinning Policy & Non-Technical

35. 35 U.S. Department of Transportation Research and Innovative Technology Administration ITS Strategic Plan – Policy & Non-Technical IntelliDrive Policy  Deployment scenarios  Objective: Develop a deployment approach for DSRC 5.9GHz infrastructure  Financing  Objective: Develop a viable financing strategy for funding implementation and operation of DSRC 5.9GHz infrastructure  Other topics  Liability  Privacy  Data ownership  Governance FY 2010 investment up to $5,000,000

36. 36 U.S. Department of Transportation Research and Innovative Technology Administration ITS Strategic Plan – Overall Work Program 2010201120122013 Is Infrastructure Required for Security? Yes No Define Infrastructure Requirements Refine Application Strategy Dedicated Short Range Communication (DSRC) Standards Security Positioning Data Yes No Define Requirements Technical Testing Develop Business Options Retrofit Feasible? Fleet Turnover OK? Deployment Scenarios Preliminary Financial Scenarios Preliminary Deployment Scenarios Final Financial Scenarios Final Governance & Certification Assess Driver DistractionObjective TestsField Testing Application Assessment Objective Testing Requirements Determination Benefits Determination Field Testing Regulatory Decisions Applications Infrastructure Technology Market Penetration Sustainable Acceptable Scalability Additional Testing Other App Testing Note: Investments extend beyond 2013

37. 37 U.S. Department of Transportation Research and Innovative Technology Administration ITS Strategic Plan – Mode Specific Research  Active Traffic Management (FY 2010 investment up to $1,000,000) Objectives:  To conduct research to identify the performance targets, operational constraints, and business rules required to support active traffic management to include the optimal times when active management strategies should be enabled and disabled with the associated impacts on the transportation system  To conduct the foundational research to establish a true, real-time test bed simulation framework that will lead to the identification of operational tests  International Border Crossing E-Screening (Freight Applications) (FY 2010 investment up to $1,500,000) Objectives:  To identify the best technology/ITS solutions for a bi-national (U.S. and Mexico) tolling and payment system that accommodates dynamic (variable) pricing at the border for congestion management and idling-related emissions reduction to facilitate the safe movement of trucks, leaving room for Smart Roadside to operate at border crossings  To determine if the successful deployment of radio frequency identification (RFID) technology-based solutions can yield significant time savings and safety benefits in international border crossing regions

38. 38 U.S. Department of Transportation Research and Innovative Technology Administration  Smart Roadside (FY 2010 investment up to $1,000,000) Objectives:  To conduct research focused on enhancing roadside enforcement operations through improved screening and automation of inspection / compliance checks  To provide capabilities to identify key entities (e.g., motor carrier, commercial vehicle, driver and cargo), and to communicate security and compliance information from vehicle-to-roadside and vehicle-to-vehicle in real-time at highway speeds  Commercial Vehicle Information Systems & Networks (CVISN) Core and Expanded (FY 2010 investment up to $850,000)  Objective: To develop and deploy ITS applications to support capabilities in three areas: (1) Safety Information Sharing about commercial vehicles and motor carriers; (2) Credentials Administration for commercial vehicles and motor carriers; and (3) Electronic Screening of commercial vehicles. Expanded CVISN focuses on Driver Information Sharing, Enhanced Safety Information Sharing, Smart Roadside (automated vehicle identification and electronic screening), and Expanded E-Credentialing (e.g., oversize/overweight permitting and hazardous materials permitting)  Multi-modal Integrated Payment Systems (FY 2010 investment up to $1,500,000 )  Objective: To conduct research to identify the technical, institutional and operational issues and impediments to deploying regional, open–architecture, integrated multi-modal payment systems that accept multiple payment media (FY 2010 investment up to $500,000); and study technology options, requirements and architectures to support a range of options while also assessing the technology underpinning for user charging (FY 2010 investment up to $1,000,000)  ITS Maritime Applications (FY 2010 investment up to $500,000)  Objective: To assess the potential for increased efficiencies and improved system performance derived from the use of ITS technologies in intermodal maritime applications ITS Strategic Plan – Mode Specific Research

39. 39 U.S. Department of Transportation Research and Innovative Technology Administration ITS Strategic Plan – Exploratory Research  V2V & V2I Safety for Commuter, Freight & Heavy Rail (FY 2010 investment up to $500,000)  Objective: Explore the feasibility of developing IntelliDrive applications that support and enhance safety on commuter, freight and heavy rail  Exploratory Solicitation (FY 2010 investment up to $2,000,000)  Technology Scan  Solicitation for research ideas

40. 40 U.S. Department of Transportation Research and Innovative Technology Administration ITS Strategic Plan – Technology Transfer and Evaluation  Professional Capacity Building (PCB)  Objective: Support of effective deployment and use of ITS technologies through training and capacity building of the multi-modal ITS workforce  Outreach  Objective: Publicize the results of research and ensure the transfer of knowledge and technology to multi-modal stakeholders in the USDOT and externally  ITS Architecture & Standards  Objective: Evolve the National ITS Architecture and develop interoperable infrastructure / IntelliDrive and other multi-modal standards to support ITS implementation  Evaluation  Objective: Evaluate effectiveness of deployed ITS and value of total ITS investment FY 2010 investment up to: Professional Capacity Building (PCB)$3,000,000 Outreach$1,000,000 ITS Architecture & Standards$6,000,000 Evaluation$4,100,000

41. 41 U.S. Department of Transportation Research and Innovative Technology Administration Questions John.Augustine@dot.gov (202) 366-5437 www.its.dot.gov

42. 42 U.S. Department of Transportation Research and Innovative Technology Administration Traditional ITS Technologies Ramp MeteringTransit InformationTransportation Management Centers Research Major ITS Initiatives The Universe of ITS CV Electronic Credentialing DeploymentDemonstration/Deployment IVBSS MSAA NG911 ICM VII - POC ITS Strategic Plan – Process ??

43. 43 U.S. Department of Transportation Research and Innovative Technology Administration ITS Strategic Plan – Stakeholder Comments  Focus the program  Have an overarching direction  Be vocal  Put forward a vision  Engage the community  Technology is outpacing government research  Change the game to leverage private sector innovation

44. 44 U.S. Department of Transportation Research and Innovative Technology Administration ITS Strategic Plan – Noteworthy Trends in Transportation  Stagnant safety statistics  Growing congestion  Growing interest in transit  Growing environmental awareness  Emphasis on performance measurement & management  Troubled transportation financing  Road pricing and financing alternatives  Transportation impacts lives

45. 45 U.S. Department of Transportation Research and Innovative Technology Administration ITS Strategic Plan – Noteworthy Trends in Technology  Wireless technology boom  Strong consumer market  Fast pace of innovation PNDsGPS Phones Source: Telematics Research Group, Inc.  Expectation for information  Ubiquitous connectivity  Person-to-person networking

46. 46 U.S. Department of Transportation Research and Innovative Technology Administration ITS Strategic Plan – RFI Input Summary  38 responses  Predominantly in agreement with goals and objectives as stated in the RFI:  Priority for most respondents is active safety  Another priority is for large-scale testing and demonstrations as a means of launching adoption  Additionally, much interest in the mobility data capture area and the e- payment areas  Some common themes:  Bold, transformative vision is good, but the plan should provide an incremental approach that can focus and deliver solutions in 5 years  Consistent support for standards  Common reference to ITS as a tool for measuring system performance and enhancing it  Thoughts provided on new ways to expand partnerships and stakeholder engagement

47. 47 U.S. Department of Transportation Research and Innovative Technology Administration  Program proposal must support ITS Program goals and objectives  Focused on large, multi-modal research efforts of national importance  Federal role must be clear and justifiable  Expected to offer a positive, measurable return on investment  Must have champions committed to research success  Will be a market catalyst  Must show strong desire for joint funding so that resources can be leveraged for common purposes  Must deliver research results in 3-to-5 years, and must be implementable  Must address institutional, regulatory and policy issues as well as technology issues ITS Strategic Plan – Proposal Review Criteria

48. 48 U.S. Department of Transportation Research and Innovative Technology Administration

49. 49 U.S. Department of Transportation Research and Innovative Technology Administration Safety Benefits Imagine:  Your vehicle can “see” vehicles you can’t see  Your vehicle knows roadway conditions that you can’t see  Your vehicle knows the speed and location of approaching vehicles

50. 50 U.S. Department of Transportation Research and Innovative Technology Administration IntelliDrive SM : Dedicated Spectrum  FCC allocated 5.9GHz for safety applications  Other applications can be accommodated  5.9GHz put US in leadership role  Europe subsequently allocated 5.9GHz  Japan subsequently allocated 5.8GHz  Dedicated Short Range Communications (DSRC) at 5.9GHz is required for critical safety applications  Other wireless technologies are options for other applications  Strong industry support for DSRC at 5.9GHz

51. 51 U.S. Department of Transportation Research and Innovative Technology Administration Active Safety Latency Requirements (secs) Traffic Signal Violation warning 0.1 Curve Speed Warning 1 Emergency Electronic Brake Lights 0.1 Pre-Crash Sensing 0.02 Cooperative Forward Collision Warning 0.1 Left Turn Assistant 0.1 Lane Change Warning 0.1 Stop Sign Movement Assistance 0.1 Note: Y-axis not to scale for illustration purposes Data source: Vehicle Safety Communications Project – Final Repor t Latency (in seconds) Most Stringent latency requirement for Active Safety (.02 sec) Least stringent latency requirement for Active Safety ( 1 sec) Communications Technologies.02 5.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 10 20 40 60 4.0 WiFi 802.11 (3 – 5 secs) Terrestrial Digital Radio & Satellite Digital Audio Radio (10 – 20 secs) WiMax (1.5 – 3.5 secs) Bluetooth (3 – 4 secs) Two-Way Satellite (60+ secs) 5.9 GHz DSRC (.0002 secs) Cellular (1.5 – 3.5 secs).01 Latency vs. Communications Technologies For IntelliDrive SM

52. 52 U.S. Department of Transportation Research and Innovative Technology Administration IntelliDrive SM : An Emerging Industry  Implementation will require investment beyond USDOT:  Automotive, Truck, Bus Industry  Radio Manufacturers  Chipset Manufacturers  Traffic Signal Equipment Manufacturers  Application Developers  State & Local Governments  Truck & Bus Operators  Toll Operators  Industry is looking for strong leadership from USDOT  Primary industry feedback is to move faster and invest sooner

53. 53 U.S. Department of Transportation Research and Innovative Technology Administration ITS Strategic Plan – Getting from a Vision to an ITS Research Program  ITS Strategic Plan Development Objectives :  Development of focused, multi-modal program of work to achieve deployment  Program that will make a tangible difference on transportation issues  Vision – Guiding theme for all program activity  Critical Success Factors – How the vision is achieved through programs of work  Research Questions – Guiding questions that focus efforts on results and satisfying the critical success factors  Program Framework – Guiding structure of ITS Program to achieve vision and satisfy critical success factors