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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

Project documents