ITS Implementation for CAV Readiness
Project description
This project includes:
- Updating the Highway Project Development Process (HPDP) – ITS Systems Engineering Requirement.
- Enhancing the ITS Implementation Process and supporting materials, including the ITS Decision Tree, ITS Project One-Paper, ITS Implementation Tools and Resource Guide, a Quick Reference Guide, and ITS Checklists.
- Updating the Existing Systems Engineering documents (Concept of Operations, Requirements and Validation Plans) for Classes A, B-1 and B-2 applications to include connected and automated vehicle (CAV) applications.
- Creating ITS Checklists for additional ITS applications, including DMS, video, traffic detection, ramp meters, radio communications and flood warning systems.
- Providing on-going maintenance and enhancements to the ITS Implementation Process and support materials.
Benefits
The project provides the following benefits:
- Ensure compliance with federal requirements and eligibility for federal funds
- Leverage technology maturity and readiness to better position for CAV technology deployment
- Improve regional coordination and collaboration for implementation and operations of ITS
- Enhance financial effectiveness
- Foster integration of ITS deployment
- Promote proper consideration of interoperability and future expansion