A Vision for Highway Automation R y a n D. R i c e D i r e c t o r o f M o b i l i t y O p e r a t i o n s C o l o r a d o D e p a r t m e n t o f T r a n s p o r t a t i o n
Problem Statement Higher levels of vehicle automation are our best hope to reverse the trend of increasing fatalities and delay. Automation of vehicles is not a question of if, but rather a question of when and how. To accelerate vehicle automation, Roadway Owner/Operators must prepare their infrastructure. Economic competitiveness requires that we continue to innovate in dramatic ways in transportation.
LEVELS OF AUTOMATION Our Target
A VISION FOR HIGHWAY AUTOMATION 5 YEAR STRATEGIC GOAL Make a dramatic leap toward zero deaths by deploying a world class roadway system for connected & autonomous mobility
WHAT DOES WORLD CLASS LOOK LIKE? Custom designed infrastructure Accessible Affordable Serves as the model for the nation Connected Interoperable Significantly Safer Significantly Less Delay
Our Approach Iterative, Focused Implementation Cross Functional Build on Successes Learn From Failure Nimble Planning & Process Industry Engagement Local Jurisdiction Partnerships
Phase II: Fully Autonomous Network Phase I: Highly Automated Vehicle Network Phase III: System Expansion & Enhancement
Phase I: Focus Areas Infrastructure For Navigation & Maneuverability Helps HAVs know where they are, where the road is, and what s happening on the road Striping & Signing Standards Interoperable Data Work Zone & Lane Closure Data V2X Infrastructure
Phase I: Focus Areas Operations Strategies Helps HAVs operate more efficiently and provide system wide benefits Signal Operations Variable Speed Limits Intersections Roundabouts Platooning Winter Operations
Phase I: Focus Areas Connect to Local Destination Centers Provides consistent infrastructure standards for repeatable routes, linking freeways, arterials, local roads, and drop off locations Consistent physical and digital infrastructure standards
Phase I: 2019-2021 High AADT highways Main routes to high density origin/destination centers Interstate connection (WY) Target greatest safety, mobility, and freight issues Industry collaboration to identify highest value routes
Phase I: 2019-2021 High AADT highways Main routes to high density origin/destination centers Interstate connection (WY) Target greatest safety, mobility, and freight issues Industry collaboration to identify highest value routes
Phase II: Focus Areas Electrification Reduces range anxiety for viable ride-share mobility services Automated Vehicles will be hybrids or fully electric EV charging infrastructure could reduce battery needs and therefore price point of vehicles
Phase II: Focus Areas Mobility on Demand Provide strategies and policies that enable seamless and instant mobility services across modes that maximize Fully Autonomous Vehicle usage Single payer systems Modes that can help provide seamless connection to automated vehicles
Phase II: Focus Areas Managed Lanes Explore developing dedicated lanes and other strategies for Fully Autonomous Vehicles to maximize their benefits to the system Expansive dedicated lane network Dense urban centers AV only zones Active Management Strategies of AVs
Phase II: Fully Autonomous Network (2022-2025) Focused on providing a network of roads/lanes for designed for fully autonomous vehicles, connecting freeways to major destination centers Phase I: Highly Automated Vehicle Network (2019-2021) Focused on providing a network of high volume roads custom designed to support & advance automated driving systems over the next 5 years Phase III: System Expansion & Enhancement (2026-2030) Focused on expanding & enhancing supporting infrastructure, dedicated lanes, & other innovations to the system
WHAT S National Highway Automation Readiness Framework Coast-to-Coast Automated Vehicle Readiness by 2025 Framework Outline Vision & Business Case Road Network Methodology Implementation Plan Benefits Analysis R&D Innovation Roadmap
WHAT S Development of Con Ops A core team of 5-7 state DOTs and 1-2 MPO partners will develop the state con ops framework supported by a pooled fund or a technical services program Core team will work to implement this into their respective states The core team will also submit a request for an NCHRP project to further develop the National Con Ops Framework Michigan DOT Tennessee DOT MPO (TBD) Utah DOT Colorado DOT Initial Partners Iowa DOT Washington State DOT Arizona DOT Maryland DOT
WHAT S Other Proposals AASHTO Resolution affirming our commitment to develop a framework to advance automation Federal reauthorization: Highway Automation program to support the National and State Concept of Operations deployments
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