Next Generation TMCs – Operating in a Connected Environment

Next Generation TMCs – Operating in a Connected Environment

Cathy McGhee

VCTIR

June 28, 2014

Virginia’s Connected Vehicle Activities

• Cooperative Transportation Systems Pooled Fund Study– Twelve core members– Focus on infrastructure

applications and implications

• Connected Vehicle Test Bed– I-66 and parallel arterials– Smart Road

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CTS PFS – TMCs In a Connected Environment

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VDOT CV Application Priorities

• Traffic signal applications• Pedestrian safety• Expanded DMS (or radio) messaging

• Incident details• Vehicle size restrictions (height/weight)• Diversion/alternative routes

• Work zone safety• Weather-related traffic advisories

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Additional Information

• CTS PFS

http://www.cts.virginia.edu/cooperative-transportation-systems-pooled-fund-study/

• CVI UTChttp://www.cvi-utc.org/

• Cathy.McGhee@VDOT.Virginia.gov• Melissa.lance@VDOT.Virginia.gov

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