Research & Innovation

Leveraging C-V2X and Advanced Communications/Sensing for Rural Road Safety

Summary:

In this project we will explore utilizing C-V2X (cellular vehicle-to-everything) communication technology, augmented by 4G/5G connectivity (and potentially also satellite connectivity such as Starlink, especially in rural areas) and advanced sensing (e.g., cameras and LiDAR in critical intersections) to reduce traffic accidents and deaths. We will construct a testbed that integrates various sensors and communication devices, develop algorithms and human-machine interfaces, and implement the system to identify hazards, increase situational awareness, improve traffic management and reduce traffic accidents. This knowledge building proposal will provide an understanding for what safety and operational benefits may be possible in the near future.

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Project Personnel:

Principal Investigator:  Zhi-Li Zhang
Co-Principal Investigator:  Raphael Stern, Ajay Kumar Gurumadaiah
Technical Liaison:  Victor Lund
Project Coordinator:  Chad Kooistra
Panel Members: 
    Jodi Teich - Otter Tail County Highway Department
    Karin Grandia - Itasca County
    Maria Donnelly - Traffic Engineering
    Rich Sanders - Polk County
    Scott Meier - Transportation System Management and Operations