Florida’s Automated Vehicle Initiative

Creating the Framework for Implementation

Technology Adoption Rate

Moore’s Law

CONNECTED VEHICLES

Vehicle-to-Infrastructure (V2I)

Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V)

Vehicle-to-Bike/Ped/Other (V2X)

AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES

Standalone Operability

Sensors, Software

Vehicle has Situational Awareness

Automated Vehicles

• University Research Partnerships

• Pilot Projects

• AV Academy 2016

Active FDOT Initiatives

• Connected-Vehicle Test Bed in Orlando (2011)

• Public Outreach and Education

• Florida Automated Vehicles Summits

2013 – Tampa 2014 – Orlando2015 – Jacksonville

• Stakeholder Working Groups

1) Policies & Legal Issues

2) Infrastructure/Technology• Roadway improvements

Roadside devices• Engineering & design

standards• Infrastructure investment

3) Modal ApplicationsTransit, Freight, Inspections

Stakeholder Working Groups

• Autonomous technology (engineering)

• Effects of AV/CV technology on roadways (transportation modeling)

• Environmental impacts (sustainability)

• Policy implications – Long Range Transportation Plans (planning)

• Behavioral relationship between operator and vehicle (psychology)

• Infrastructure requirements

University Research Partnerships

Universities in Florida have been conducting research on AV/CV/ITS technologies for >10 years

Research Started in 2015Identification of Autonomous Service Vehicle Requirements

Dr. Eric CoyleDepartment of Mechanical Engineering

Research Started in 2015Unmanned Surface Vessel Systems for Bridge Inspections

Dr. Karl von EllenriederDepartment of Ocean and Mechanical Engineering

Research Started in 2015Investigation of Connected Vehicles to Inform Design of Automated Vehicle Systems

Dr. Daniel BarberInstitute for Simulation and Training

Pilot Project in FDOT District 7

Task 1 – Experimental Design

Task 2 – Field Work

Task 3 – Data Analysis

Evaluating Advanced Driver Assistance Systems

• Hillsborough Area Regional Transit• Tampa Bay Area Regional Transit Agency• Pinellas County Transit Agency• Pasco County Public Transportation• Road Rangers• FDOT D7 fleet vehicles

50 vehicles with MobilEye + GeoTab installed

Forward Collision WarningLane Departure Warning

50 vehicles with only GeoTab

(telematics device)

serves for comparison of study vehicles

3 Phase Approach (6-12 months per phase)

1) Measure existing operations

2) Deploy CV technology

3) Prioritize (freight signal priority) trucks during non-peak hours

AV/CV/ITS Freight Pilot ProjectApplications of Connected-Automated Vehicles for Movement of Freight in

Miami-Dade County

Task 1 – Stakeholder Engagement

Task 2 – Document Existing Conditions and Logistics of Floral Freight

Task 3 – Collect “Before” Route Performance Data

Task 4 – Collect Performance Data with Priority/Connected Vehicle Operations

Task 5 – System and Route Performance Data Analysis and Reporting

Implementation Challenges of Automated Vehicles

Lack of Business ModelRequires new benefit/cost analysis to support deployment decisionsNeeds systematic & strategic approach

New Investments NeededFunding sourcesInfrastructure requirementsStaffing needs

Data IssuesOwnershipPrivacyCyber Security

InteroperabilityLocal, regional, nationalMultiple platforms & protocols

DOT Mission & Objectives

Private Development Opportunities

Infrastructure Investments

Public Sector Perspective

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