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

Status: Active
Project Start Date: No Date

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.

Project Personnel:

Principal Investigator: Zhi-Li Zhang

Co-Principal Investigator: Raphael Stern, Ajay Kumar Gurumadaiah

Technical Liaison: Victor Lund

Project Coordinator: David Glyer

Panel Members:
Jodi Teich - Stearns County Public Works
Karin Grandia - Itasca County
Krysten Saatela Foster - Otter Tail County
Maria Donnelly - Traffic Engineering
Rich Sanders - Polk County