Preparing Roads for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles

  • Pavement marking is one area in which road managers can begin preparing for the needs of large CAV vehicle fleets.
  • Intelligent transportation system features like work zone warnings may be incorporated in CAVs.
Status:  Complete
Report Date:  05/09/2019

Summary:

Proprietary technologies, industry competition and federal regulatory concerns are slowing the advent of defined standards for connected and autonomous vehicles (CAVs). In this study, researchers investigated the state of CAV implementation to help local agencies begin preparing for the infrastructure needs of these vehicles. CAV-friendly options are considered for eight infrastructure categories. Since truck platooning is the likely first application of this technology, and optical cameras will be a likely early iteration of sensing technology, researchers suggest that wider pavement striping and well-maintained, uniform and visible signage may effectively serve the needs of CAVs in the near future while enhancing infrastructure for today's drivers.

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