Intelligent Transportation Systems Archives - Center for Automotive Research https://www.cargroup.org/publication-category/intelligent-transportation-systems/ An independent nonprofit research organization Fri, 03 Dec 2021 00:27:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.2 https://www.cargroup.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/cropped-Secondary-Full-Color-32x32.png Intelligent Transportation Systems Archives - Center for Automotive Research https://www.cargroup.org/publication-category/intelligent-transportation-systems/ 32 32 Technology Roadmap: Intelligent Mobility Technologies https://www.cargroup.org/publication/technology-roadmap-intelligent-mobility-technologies/ Mon, 16 Sep 2019 14:42:51 +0000 https://www.cargroup.org/?post_type=publication&p=11640 The automotive, transportation, and mobility industries have experienced transformative changes due to advancements in connectivity and automation technologies, data analysis, and the rise of new mobility services. With such rapid […]

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]]> The automotive, transportation, and mobility industries have experienced transformative changes due to advancements in connectivity and automation technologies, data analysis, and the rise of new mobility services. With such rapid changes in the industry’s landscape, an understanding of where technological development is at present and where it is likely headed is helpful to guide future decision-making.

With funding from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), the Center for Automotive Research (CAR) has prepared this technology roadmap based on internal research and a thorough analysis of available industry reports. CAR researchers vetted the study conclusions with critical input from a group of subject matter experts. This white paper updates CAR’s previous Technology Roadmap (Smith, Spulber, Modi, & Fiorelli, 2017) published in 2017.

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]]> Implementation Recommendations for Management Procedures for Data Collected via CAV https://www.cargroup.org/publication/implementation-recommendations-for-management-procedures-for-data-collected-via-cav/ Wed, 25 Jul 2018 13:01:19 +0000 https://www.cargroup.org/?post_type=publication&p=7893 The report first reviews six MDOT data systems: Advanced Traffic Management Systems (ATMS), Regional Integrated Transportation Information System (RITIS), Transportation Asset Management System (TAMS), Data Use Analysis and Processing (DUAP), […]

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]]> The report first reviews six MDOT data systems: Advanced Traffic Management Systems (ATMS), Regional Integrated Transportation Information System (RITIS), Transportation Asset Management System (TAMS), Data Use Analysis and Processing (DUAP), Truck Parking Information Management System (TPIMS), and Road Weather Information System (RWIS). While MDOT had been proactive in ITS and CAV applications development and adoption, several programs and their underlying ITS and CAV data systems have been launched successfully but independently of each other. Current standards and best practices encourage broad interconnectivity and interoperability of these data systems, especially through the use of national ITS data standards and enterprise data warehouse techniques. Therefore, the report recommends strategies to develop integrated, dynamic, and adaptive data management systems based on data management and analysis best practices and MDOT representatives’ insights about current data management practices.

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]]> Opportunities to Encourage On-road Connected and Automated Vehicle Testing – Recommendations for the Saginaw Region https://www.cargroup.org/publication/opportunities-to-encourage-on-road-connected-and-automated-vehicle-testing-recommendations-for-the-saginaw-region/ Fri, 01 Jun 2018 10:00:11 +0000 https://www.cargroup.org/?post_type=publication&p=7351 Connected and automated vehicle (CAV) technology has the potential to revolutionize transportation and mobility. For now, the most promising technologies are still being researched, developed, tested, and evaluated. This work […]

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]]> Connected and automated vehicle (CAV) technology has the potential to revolutionize transportation and mobility. For now, the most promising technologies are still being researched, developed, tested, and evaluated. This work is taking place across multiple industries, as well as in academia and the public sector. Before these technologies are widely deployed on public roads, they must be tested on public roads to assure safety and efficacy. Various states and municipalities have recently become known as hubs of on-road CAV testing. Michigan is among the national and global leaders in such efforts.

With collaboration across city, economic development, chamber of commerce, and corporate representatives, Saginaw is keen to continue its economic growth and position itself as a community highly engaged with connected, automated, and mobility technologies. The Saginaw team requested that the Center for Automotive Research (CAR) explore opportunities for the region to encourage on-road CAV testing.

This document provides recommendations for the Saginaw region to pursue toward creating an on-road CAV test environment and ideas for improving regional mobility overall.

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]]> International Scan of Connected and Automated Vehicle Technology Deployment Efforts https://www.cargroup.org/publication/international-scan-of-connected-and-automated-vehicle-technology-deployment-efforts/ Tue, 13 Dec 2016 19:48:24 +0000 http://www.cargroup.org/?post_type=publication&p=3923 Connected and automated vehicle (CAV) technology development is now a global phenomenon. In just the last few years, research and pilot projects have proliferated rapidly across the world. Still, while […]

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]]> Connected and automated vehicle (CAV) technology development is now a global phenomenon. In just the last few years, research and pilot projects have proliferated rapidly across the world. Still, while research and development projects have become practically countless, operational deployment of CAV technology remains rare. Only a fraction of recently developed technology is available to real-world drivers. Automated driving systems (defined as SAE levels 3-5) have thus far been publically deployed only in strictly controlled environments and experimental test pilots. Connected vehicle systems are increasingly used for fleet management and infotainment, but the life-saving potential of connected vehicles through cooperative intelligent transportation systems (C-ITS) has scarcely been tapped.

Considering the complexity of transportation systems, vehicle manufacturers cannot deploy many transformational technologies on their own. Bringing advanced connected and automated vehicle technology to our public roads requires coordination with public agencies at various levels of government. This report documents the most significant projects of 2016 in which public-private partnerships worked together to advance the state of connected and automated vehicle technologies through real-world testing and deployment.

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]]> The Impact of New Mobility Services on the Automotive Industry https://www.cargroup.org/publication/the-impact-of-new-mobility-services-on-the-automotive-industry/ Mon, 01 Aug 2016 04:00:00 +0000 http://www.cargroup.org/publication/the-impact-of-new-mobility-services-on-the-automotive-industry/ The rise of new mobility services (NMS) is part of a bigger and long-term gradual evolution of transportation preferences toward on-demand shared mobility in a multimodal system. CAR researchers have conducted an investigation with a focus on how these services are likely to impact the automotive industry. The report describes these transportation solutions enabled by emerging technologies and wireless connectivity as allowing for more convenient, efficient, and flexible travel, and examines impacts such as changing travel behavior and analyzes the effect on the traditional automotive industry.

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]]> Emerging trends in mobility technology, such as the rise of ridehailing and carsharing services, have led many industry analysts to offer their views on how these trends will affect the automotive industry in the United States. The reports stemming from these efforts have resulted in highly conflicting visions of the future, ranging from a dramatic decline in vehicle sales to a windfall in revenue and profits.
Faced with this cloudy picture, researchers at the Center for Automotive Research decided to weigh in with their own analysis, one that is rooted in our cumulative knowledge of travel behavior, consumer preferences, and the operational characteristics of new mobility services.
Our analysis, based on sound data and detailed in this report, sheds light on what we believe are likely future directions. We welcome feedback on this effort and will continue to refine our viewpoint as technology, society, and service offerings continue to evolve.

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]]> Impact of Automated Vehicle Technologies on Driver Skills https://www.cargroup.org/publication/impact-of-automated-vehicle-technologies-on-driver-skills/ Wed, 01 Jun 2016 04:00:00 +0000 http://www.cargroup.org/publication/impact-of-automated-vehicle-technologies-on-driver-skills/ CAR researchers analyze the impacts of technological dependence on the driving skills and the ability of an operator to resume operation of the vehicle in the event of an automated […]

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]]> CAR researchers analyze the impacts of technological dependence on the driving skills and the ability of an operator to resume operation of the vehicle in the event of an automated vehicle (AV) failure or limitation. The findings presented in this work are based on the most recent research on the impact of AV technology on drivers, as well as the most influential studies on this topic performed in the last three decades. Findings include: Drivers who resume manual operation of the vehicle after a period of automated driving perform poorer than do drivers who continuously operate the vehicle manually. Prolonged use of automation may cause a loss of skills and awareness of the state and processes of the vehicle. These evolutions pose a number of challenges to the automotive industry, to regulatory authorities, and to drivers.

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]]> Performance Based Planning and Programming for Pavement Management https://www.cargroup.org/publication/performance-based-planning-and-programming-for-pavement-management/ Wed, 01 Jun 2016 04:00:00 +0000 http://www.cargroup.org/publication/performance-based-planning-and-programming-for-pavement-management/ Emerging technologies, such as connected and automated vehicle technology, offer new sources of data pertaining to the condition of infrastructure. In this report, CAR researchers examine the potential for using […]

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]]> Emerging technologies, such as connected and automated vehicle technology, offer new sources of data pertaining to the condition of infrastructure. In this report, CAR researchers examine the potential for using novel data sources for pavement condition assessment. The data sources considered include: smartphone apps and crowdsourcing, automated vehicle systems data, in situ structural health monitoring, and automated distress classification. Fully utilizing these data will require integration into a robust pavement management system within an agency-wide framework of performance-based planning and programming. This report discusses how these novel data sets can be adopted into such a framework with regard to recently revised federal requirements for transportation planning.

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]]> Public Perceptions of Connected and Automated Vehicle Technologies https://www.cargroup.org/publication/public-perceptions-of-connected-and-automated-vehicle-technologies/ Sun, 01 May 2016 04:00:00 +0000 http://www.cargroup.org/publication/public-perceptions-of-connected-and-automated-vehicle-technologies/ This report, commissioned by the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), presents findings from research on public perceptions of connected and automated vehicle (CAV) technologies. The results of this research stem […]

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]]> This report, commissioned by the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), presents findings from research on public perceptions of connected and automated vehicle (CAV) technologies. The results of this research stem from a series of interviews with test drivers who participated in a connected vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) demonstration and from a web-based survey meant to represent the U.S. population overall (18 years and older). In general, participants had mostly positive impressions of CAV technology, recognized many of their benefits, and were interested in using these new vehicle features. Respondents also expressed several concerns, including those related to trust, with these applications and were not willing to pay substantially more to own a vehicle equipped with these new technologies.

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]]> Global Harmonization of Connected Vehicle Communication Standards https://www.cargroup.org/publication/global-harmonization-of-connected-vehicle-communication-standards/ Fri, 01 Jan 2016 05:00:00 +0000 http://www.cargroup.org/publication/global-harmonization-of-connected-vehicle-communication-standards/ This report examines international efforts to develop “harmonized” connected vehicle standards that would enable automakers, governments, and technology developers to, at a minimum, adopt analogous conceptual and technological frameworks across […]

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]]> This report examines international efforts to develop “harmonized” connected vehicle standards that would enable automakers, governments, and technology developers to, at a minimum, adopt analogous conceptual and technological frameworks across markets. While many barriers stand in the way of a truly “Globally Harmonized Standard” for Connected-ITS applications, this report discusses global harmonization efforts, including specific areas of focus, stakeholder concerns, and various communication standards being considered. The report concludes that such international harmonization of ITS standards would accelerate the deployment of C-ITS systems across the globe by leveraging economies of scale for research, development, and manufacturing activities. The accelerated deployment of C-ITS applications could also generate broad public benefits, such as improving the safety, mobility, and efficiency of the transportation system.

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]]> International Survey of Best Practices in Connected and Automated Vehicle Technologies – 2015 Update https://www.cargroup.org/publication/international-survey-of-best-practices-in-connected-and-automated-vehicle-technologies-2015-update/ Tue, 01 Dec 2015 05:00:00 +0000 http://www.cargroup.org/publication/international-survey-of-best-practices-in-connected-and-automated-vehicle-technologies-2015-update/ This report, completed for the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), is the most recent in a series of annual updates on domestic and international CAV programs. The database underlying this […]

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]]> This report, completed for the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), is the most recent in a series of annual updates on domestic and international CAV programs. The database underlying this report was originally compiled by CAR in 2010, and it has been updated regularly. As of December 2015, the database contained a total of 505 entries representing CAV projects globally: 101 in Asia, 189 in Europe, 201 in North America, and 20 in other regions.

This latest update adds new information to the earlier published reports and includes details on the organizations conducting research or deploying CAV assets, the type(s) of technology used, key features of the projects, applications deployed, and descriptions of the work. CAR researchers have identified funding strategies that have been used to support CAV programs, addressed factors that can affect the success of deployment, and identified the overall trend in convergence of connected and automated vehicle technologies.

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