CONNECTED VEHICLES
Vehicle-to-Infrastructure (V2I)
Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V)
Vehicle-to-Bike/Ped/Other (V2X)
AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES
Standalone Operability
Sensors, Software
Vehicle has Situational Awareness
Automated Vehicles
• University Research Partnerships
• Pilot Projects
• AV Academy 2016
Active FDOT Initiatives
• Connected-Vehicle Test Bed in Orlando (2011)
• Public Outreach and Education
• Florida Automated Vehicles Summits
2013 – Tampa 2014 – Orlando2015 – Jacksonville
• Stakeholder Working Groups
1) Policies & Legal Issues
2) Infrastructure/Technology• Roadway improvements
Roadside devices• Engineering & design
standards• Infrastructure investment
3) Modal ApplicationsTransit, Freight, Inspections
Stakeholder Working Groups
• Autonomous technology (engineering)
• Effects of AV/CV technology on roadways (transportation modeling)
• Environmental impacts (sustainability)
• Policy implications – Long Range Transportation Plans (planning)
• Behavioral relationship between operator and vehicle (psychology)
• Infrastructure requirements
University Research Partnerships
Universities in Florida have been conducting research on AV/CV/ITS technologies for >10 years
Research Started in 2015Identification of Autonomous Service Vehicle Requirements
Dr. Eric CoyleDepartment of Mechanical Engineering
Research Started in 2015Unmanned Surface Vessel Systems for Bridge Inspections
Dr. Karl von EllenriederDepartment of Ocean and Mechanical Engineering
Research Started in 2015Investigation of Connected Vehicles to Inform Design of Automated Vehicle Systems
Dr. Daniel BarberInstitute for Simulation and Training
Pilot Project in FDOT District 7
Task 1 – Experimental Design
Task 2 – Field Work
Task 3 – Data Analysis
Evaluating Advanced Driver Assistance Systems
• Hillsborough Area Regional Transit• Tampa Bay Area Regional Transit Agency• Pinellas County Transit Agency• Pasco County Public Transportation• Road Rangers• FDOT D7 fleet vehicles
50 vehicles with MobilEye + GeoTab installed
Forward Collision WarningLane Departure Warning
50 vehicles with only GeoTab
(telematics device)
serves for comparison of study vehicles
3 Phase Approach (6-12 months per phase)
1) Measure existing operations
2) Deploy CV technology
3) Prioritize (freight signal priority) trucks during non-peak hours
AV/CV/ITS Freight Pilot ProjectApplications of Connected-Automated Vehicles for Movement of Freight in
Miami-Dade County
Task 1 – Stakeholder Engagement
Task 2 – Document Existing Conditions and Logistics of Floral Freight
Task 3 – Collect “Before” Route Performance Data
Task 4 – Collect Performance Data with Priority/Connected Vehicle Operations
Task 5 – System and Route Performance Data Analysis and Reporting
Implementation Challenges of Automated Vehicles
Lack of Business ModelRequires new benefit/cost analysis to support deployment decisionsNeeds systematic & strategic approach
New Investments NeededFunding sourcesInfrastructure requirementsStaffing needs
Data IssuesOwnershipPrivacyCyber Security
InteroperabilityLocal, regional, nationalMultiple platforms & protocols
DOT Mission & Objectives
Private Development Opportunities
Infrastructure Investments
Public Sector Perspective