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Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Program Advisory Committee

Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Program Advisory Committee. Web Conference February 24, 2010. Welcome. Mr. Peter Appel Administrator Research and Innovative Technology Administration Dr. Robert Bertini Deputy Administrator Research and Innovative Technology Administration.

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Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Program Advisory Committee

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  1. Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Program Advisory Committee Web Conference February 24, 2010

  2. Welcome Mr. Peter Appel Administrator Research and Innovative Technology Administration Dr. Robert Bertini Deputy Administrator Research and Innovative Technology Administration

  3. Meeting Purpose and Agenda Review • Meeting Purpose • Agenda Review • Advisory Committee (ITSPAC) Purpose, Charter, and Accomplishments • Overview of ITS Joint Program Office (JPO) Organization, Management, and Proposed Mission • Overview of ITS Strategic Research Plan, 2010 – 2014 • Ethics Review • Summary and Adjourn

  4. ITSPAC Purpose, Charter, and Accomplishments • ITSPAC Purpose • Advise Secretary of Transportation on matters relating to study, development, and implementation of ITS • ITSPAC function is advisory only • ITSPAC Charter • Establishment Authority: Committee established by Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU) of 2005; and must adhere to requirements of Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) of 1972 • Duration: Committee will remain in existence 2 years from charter effective date (February 7, 2010) unless recommended for termination or renewal by Secretary

  5. ITSPAC Purpose, Charter, and Accomplishments (cont) • ITSPAC Charter (cont) • Duties: ITSPAC will be responsive to specific assignments and may conduct studies, inquiries, and workshops as the Secretary may authorize or direct. At a minimum, the ITSPAC is expected to: • Provide input into development of ITS aspects of Surface Transportation Research and Technology Development Strategic Plan • Review, at least annually, areas of ITS research being considered for U.S. DOT funding to determine: • Whether activities are likely to advance either ITS state-of-the-practice or state-of-the-art • Whether ITS technologies are likely to be deployed, and if not, to determine the barriers to deployment • Appropriate roles for government and private sector in investing in research and technologies being considered

  6. ITSPAC Purpose, Charter, and Accomplishments (cont) • ITSPAC Charter (cont) • To Whom Committee Reports: ITSPAC reports to Secretary through the ITS JPO • Membership: • Not more than 20 members appointed by the Secretary upon recommendation of ITS Management Council and ITS JPO • Membership will be fairly balanced in terms of metropolitan and rural interests, and will include, to extent possible, individuals and/organizations that represent minorities, women, and disabled persons • Members serve for up to 2 years, or until replacements are appointed • Committee Officers: Committee Chair and Vice-Chair appointed by Secretary with recommendation of ITS JPO

  7. ITSPAC Purpose, Charter, and Accomplishments (cont) • ITSPAC Charter (cont) • Meetings: • Held at call of or with advance approval of Designated Federal Official (DFO) • DFO must be present at each committee meeting • Approximately three meetings per year • Special meetings and working group meetings may be held as necessary • All meetings open to the public • Quorum (at least one-half of appointed members) must exist for any official action • Meeting agendas must be approved in advance by the DFO in consultation with the Committee Chairman • Notice of all meetings must be published in the Federal Register not later than 15 days prior to the meeting

  8. ITSPAC Purpose, Charter, and Accomplishments (cont) • ITSPAC Accomplishments • 5 Meetings: • September 25, 2007 • November 26 to 27, 2007 • March 13, 2008 • July 31 to August 1, 2008 • April 6, 2009 • 2 Advisory Memoranda • May 29, 2008 • October 31, 2008

  9. ITSPAC Purpose, Charter, and Accomplishments (cont) • ITSPAC Accomplishments (cont) • 5 Meetings: • Provided detailed individual expertise and a broad collective perspective on the ITS Program to aid its strategic planning efforts. • Future vision for ITS Program • ITS-enabled universal access to transportation system • Environmental perspective in ITS Program goals • ITS JPO proposed mission, goals, and objectives • ITS Program Major Initiatives • ITS aspects of transportation legislation reauthorization

  10. ITSPAC Purpose, Charter, and Accomplishments (cont) • ITSPAC Accomplishments (cont) • Advisory Memoranda • Advisory Memorandum #1, May 29, 2008 • New ITS Program goal of ITS-enabled universal access to US transportation system to address social equity and the “digital divide” • Other cross-cutting comments on ITS Program • Vehicle Infrastructure Integration • Outreach to University Transportation Centers • Public acceptance of ITS • Balance between proposed supply-side ITS solutions and demand-side alternatives • Technology and organizational scanning

  11. ITSPAC Purpose, Charter, and Accomplishments (cont) • ITSPAC Accomplishments (cont) • Advisory Memoranda (cont) • Advisory Memorandum #2, October 31, 2008 • USDOT role in ITS research and development • Proper use of media in promoting ITS at November 2008 ITS World Congress in New York City • Comments on goals of the ITS Program • Comments on ITS Program Major Initiatives

  12. Shelley Row, Director, ITS Joint Program Office

  13. ITS JPO Organization, Management, and Proposed Mission The ITS Joint Program Office (ITS JPO) conducts research, operational tests, demonstrations, technology transfer and evaluation for the application of technology to improve the safety and performance of the surface transportation network. In the execution of this mission, the ITS JPO exercises a Department-wide role, and is US DOT’s primary advocate and national leader for the ITS research and deployment program. The program uses advanced computer information and telecommunication technologies to improve the efficiency and safety of our Nation’s surface transportation system and address issues including congestion, safety, mobility, vehicle-infrastructure; integrations, and road weather applications

  14. Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) Joint Program Office (JPO) Chief of Staff Linda Dodge Office Policy, Reauthorization, Staff development, Public Affairs ITS JPO Director Shelley Row Leadership, Strategic Planning, Relationships Assistant Delores Colbert CTO Technology Advisor Technology Scans PNT / Spectrum FCC Liaison Deputy Director John Augustine Technical Program Management Staff Supervision QR Oversight Program Coordinator Stephen Glasscock Staff Support Logistics CFO Rose Mary Arellano-Rivera Finance Research & Demonstration Team Leader Brian Cronin Knowledge Transfer & Policy Team Leader Valerie Briggs Program Management & Evaluation Team Leader James Pol Yehuda Gross Ben McKeever Mike Schagrin Steve Sill Walt Fehr Mac Lister Vacant Kate Hartman Marcia Pincus PMO Project Leaders Project Management, Oversight ITS JPO Organization, Management, and Proposed Mission

  15. ITS Strategic Plan (2010 – 2014)

  16. Ramp Metering Transit Information IVBSS MSAA VII - POC CV Electronic Credentialing Transportation Management Centers NG911 Deployment Demonstration/Deployment ITS Strategic Plan – Process The Universe of ITS Traditional ITS Technologies Major ITS Initiatives Research ?? ICM

  17. ITS Strategic Plan – ITS JPO Administered Program USDOT ITS Program Overall ITS Community Investment ITS JPO Administered Program

  18. Theme of Connectivity ITS Strategic Plan – Process • Planning started in early 2008 • Inputs gathered from: • ITS Program Advisory Committee inputs • USDOT modal staff interviews • Stakeholder engagement (responded to a RFI) • Trend analysis: • Transportation • World • Technology

  19. ITS Strategic Plan – Noteworthy Trends in Transportation & Technology • Continued high fatality rate • Growing congestion and interest in transit • Growing environmental awareness • Emphasis on performance measurement & management • Transportation impacts livability • Wireless technology boom and fast innovation • Strong consumer market • Expectation for connectivity and information • Person-to-person networking

  20. ITS Strategic Plan – RFI and Other Stakeholder Input • Predominantly in agreement with goals and objectives as stated in the RFI • Priority for most respondents is active safety • Another priority is for large-scale testing and demonstrations as a means of launching adoption • Additionally, much interest in the mobility data capture area and the e-payment areas • Focus the program and put forward a vision • But the plan should also provide an incremental approach that can deliver solutions in 5 years • Consistent support for standards • Common reference to ITS as a tool for measuring and enhancingsystem performance • Expand partnerships and engage the stakeholder community

  21. ICM Ramp Metering Drivers Transit Information IVBSS MSAA Infrastructure Vehicles VII - POC CV Electronic Credentialing Transportation Management Centers Wireless Devices NG911 Deployment Demonstration/Deployment ITS Strategic Plan – Past, Present and Future The Universe of ITS Major ITS Initiatives Traditional ITS Technologies Research Wireless Connectivity

  22. ITS Strategic Plan – Vision: Connectivity A national, multi-modal surface transportation system that features a connected transportation environment among vehicles, the infrastructure, and portable devices to serve the public good by leveraging technology to maximize safety, mobility and environmental performance Achieved Through …and a suite of targeted research and development initiatives that support cross-modal ITS solutions

  23. ITS Strategic Plan – FY 2010 ITS Budget Breakdown Total Budget = $100 Million / Year (Assumes reauthorization at current funding levels) Total FY2010 ITS Budget FY2010 ITS Research

  24. ITS Strategic Plan – Principles for All Research Define Go / No Go decisions at all major milestones prior to commitment of additional funds Assess expected costs & benefits at all major milestones Ensure driver distraction is addressed in research design Evaluation & technology transfer is part of research design Conduct stakeholder engagement throughout program’s life Written Charters & Program Management Plans will define activities & ITS JPO / modal responsibilities

  25. Drivers Vehicles Infrastructure Wireless Devices What is IntelliDriveSM? • IntelliDriveSM is a suite of technologies and applications that use wireless communications to provide connectivity: • With and between vehicles (of all types) • Between vehicles and roadway infrastructure • Between vehicles, infrastructure and wireless consumer devices • IntelliDriveSM supports applications for • Safety • Mobility & Livability • Environment

  26. ITS Strategic Plan – IntelliDriveSM General Framework Applications(Includes Field Tests and Demonstrations) Technology Underpinning Vision Policy & Non-Technical

  27. ITS Strategic Plan – Research Questions & Framework Are applications available and benefits validated? What is the minimum infrastructure needed for the greatest benefit? How much, where, when and what type? What is the degree of market penetration required for effectiveness? Is technology stable, reliable, secure, and interoperable? Are international standards available to ensure interoperability? What policies/governance/funding are required for sustainability? How to address public concerns for privacy and ensure that applications do not cause driver distraction? 77% Applications Technology 18% 5% Policy ALL MUST BE ANSWERED TO BE DEPLOYABLE

  28. ITS Strategic Plan – Multi-Modal Research Framework Applications(Includes Field Tests and Demonstrations) Technology Underpinning Policy & Non-Technical

  29. ITS Strategic Plan – Vehicle to Vehicle (V2V) Communications for Safety Purpose To accelerate the implementation of next generation of safety improvements through the widespread deployment of V2V - equipped vehicles of all types (truck, transit, auto & fleets) Objectives Reach NHTSA regulatory decision by 2013 Accelerate in-vehicle technology to ensure value to the first V2V vehicles • Research questions: • Are applications effective and are benefits validated? • What infrastructure is needed? How much, where, when, and what type? • Degree of market penetration and when required for effectiveness? • What existing technologies can be leveraged to accelerate in-vehicle equipment? • What are the special needs and applications for truck and transit vehicles? • Headlines • 76% Crash Scenarios • DSRC 5.9GHz • Vehicles have 360° awareness (“Here I Am”) Note: One application to be researched collaboratively with the European Union (EU) FY 2010 investment up to $11, 500,000

  30. Road Maps - Vehicle to Vehicle (V2V) Communications for Safety & V2VAccelerated In-Vehicle Technology“Here I Am” Roadmap for Vehicle to Vehicle (V2V) Communications for Safety Fiscal Year 2010 2011 2012 2013 Approach Application Assessment Requirements Determination Objective Testing Field Testing Benefits Determination Regulatory Decision Infrastructure Infrastructure Needed for Security? Preliminary Requirements Refine Strategy Final Decision Fleet Penetration Retrofit Feasible? Analysis Develop Business Options Road Map for V2V Accelerate In-Vehicle Technology “Here I Am” Fiscal Year 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Approach Identify Candidate Technologies (toll, aftermarkets, other) Demonstrations / Field tests Evaluation / Benefits Identify Requirements for “Here I Am Messages” Scalability Testing

  31. ITS Strategic Plan – Vehicle to Infrastructure (V2I) Communications for Safety Purpose To accelerate the implementation of the next generation of safety improvements through deployment of a nationwide suite of V2I - equipped vehicles (truck, transit, auto & fleets) capable of communicating effectively with relevant infrastructure systems Objectives Infrastructure policy guidance / regulation Develop policy guidance/regulation for DSRC in signals Develop Signal Phase & Timing (SPaT) as initial capability • Research questions: • Are applications are effective and are benefits validated? • What minimum infrastructure is needed for maximum benefit? (Initial deployment) • Degree of market penetration required for effectiveness? • Are there unique applications for specialty vehicles (transit bus, light rail, etc)? Note: • One application to be researched collaboratively with the EU • Leverages FMCSA Smart Park research • Headlines • 12% Crash Scenarios • DSRC 5.9GHz for crash warning; various communication technologies for information advisories • Signal warnings support active safety FY 2010 investment up to$9,300,000

  32. Road Maps - Vehicle to Infrastructure (V2I) Communications for Safety & V2I Accelerated Infrastructure Communications Capability Roadmap for Vehicle to Infrastructure (V2I) Communications for Safety Fiscal Year 2010 2011 2012 2013 Approach Application Selection* Requirements Determination Objective Testing Field Testing FOT Benefits Determination Input from V2V Infrastructure Analysis Regulatory Policy Decision 2015+ Infrastructure Requirements Analysis Refine Strategy Fleet Penetration Retrofit Feasible? Analysis Develop Business Options Road Map for V2I Accelerated Infrastructure Communications Capability (SPaT) Fiscal Year 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Approach Identify requirements Prototype Demonstrations / Field tests Evaluation SPaT Interface Definition

  33. ITS Strategic Plan – Real-Time Data Capture and Management Purpose To accelerate the implementation of the next generation of transportation system improvements by providing real-time, cross-modal (bus, rail, parking, roadway) information in all 50 states that will improve energy conservation, traveler information, safety, and reduce congestion Objective Develop data environments & conduct cross-modal demonstrations to show value of ubiquitous real-time multi-modal information • Research Questions: • What data is available today from both traditional and non-traditional multi-modal sources; what is its quality? • How can probe data be integrated with traditional multi-modal data sources to support traffic/transit/freight applications? • Headlines • Real-Time multimodal information throughout the U.S. captured from connected vehicles, devices and infrastructure. Fiscal Year 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Approach Identify Data Needs for Applications Early Demonstrations Benefits Technology Transfer Additional Applications Considered Capture & Analyze Data Integrate Data Test Data Environments Demonstrations FY 2010 investment up to$1, 995,000

  34. ITS Strategic Plan – Dynamic Mobility Applications Purpose To improve transportation mobility by providing travelers and transportation system operators with real-time, dynamic, cross-modal decision-making capabilities through access to a nationwide suite of applications based on improved collection and processing of real-time data, supplemented by improved communications between vehicles (transit, truck, auto and fleets) and infrastructure Objectives Develop applications for public sector managers; infrastructure policy guidance/regulation Migrate to future technologies Identification of data needs • Research Questions: • Are cross-modal applications effective and which are best for deployment? • What minimum infrastructure is needed for maximum benefit? • What public sector cross-modal applications can be developed using data available today and with future data and technologies? • Which mobility applications require public and/or private sector investments? • Headlines • Applications for Real-Time data that are both DSRC & non DSRC-based • V2I Multi-modal applications for mobility Fiscal Year 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Approach Identify Applications (Freight, transit, border, traffic, rail, other) Applications Development Modeling / Benefits Technology Transfer Additional Applications Considered Market Ready Demonstrations Demonstrations Assess the need for demonstrations FY 2010 investment up to$8,000,000

  35. ITS Strategic Plan – Road Weather Management Purpose To facilitate and improve the value of road weather information provided by both public and private sector weather communities to all transportation users and operators through robust data assimilation, quality checking and effective dissemination Objective Applications for public sector managers and more robust data for the weather enterprise • Research Questions: • What vehicle-based data is available? • What is the data quality & validity? • How can vehicle-based data be integrated with existing weather & road-weather data? • What public sector applications are needed and what are their benefits? Note: Road Weather Management is an earmark in current legislation. It will be incorporated into Dynamic Mobility Applications for future work. • Headline • Combining vehicle-based, road-weather and weather data to improve safety and mobility Fiscal Year 2010 2011 2012 2013 Data Capture Data Analysis and Integration Real-Time Data Demonstrations Approach Application Development Demonstrations Evaluations Incorporate Into Dynamic Mobility Apps Dynamic Mobility Apps Demonstrations FY 2010 investment up to$4,600,000

  36. Purpose To generate/acquire environmentally-relevant real-time transportation data, use this data to create actionable information to support and facilitate “green” transportation choices, and assist system users and operators with “green” transportation alternatives or options Objective Applications for the public good ITS Strategic Plan – Applications for the Environment: Real-Time Information Synthesis (AERIS) • Research Questions: • What vehicle-based data is available? • What is the data quality & validity? • How can vehicle-based data be integrated with existing traffic and emissions data? • What cross-modal public sector applications are needed & their benefits? • Headline • Builds on IntelliDrive investments and outcomes Fiscal Year 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Approach Data Capture Data Analysis Data Integration Application Assessment Demonstration, Evaluation & Technology Transfer Go/No Go Decision Approved FY 2010 Funding: $1,930,000

  37. Purpose To eliminate distractions related to ITS devices as a contributing factor to crashes. Achieve this by evaluating driver distraction issues while leveraging the convergent findings of epidemiological studies, experimental studies, and analyses of crash data Objective Minimize distraction and workload ITS Strategic Plan – Human Factors • Research Questions • Can the frequency of multitasking be reduced? • Can the complexity of distracting tasks be reduced? • Can unsafe behaviors be monitored and eliminated? Note: • Cost-sharing with NHTSA • To be coordinated with the USDOT Human Factors Coordinating Committee • Headline • Ensure IntelliDrive does not introduce unforeseen safety problems Fiscal Year 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Approach Develop Improved Problem Definition Develop Best Practices for HMI Integration Strategy Long Term Exposure Field tests FY 2010 investment up to$3,525,000

  38. ITS Strategic Plan – Multi-Modal Research Framework Applications(Includes Field Tests and Demonstrations) Technology Underpinning Policy & Non-Technical

  39. ITS Strategic Plan – Technology Underpinning IntelliDrive Test Environment Objective: Create a common resource for public and private sector multi-modal testing Harmonization of International Standards and Architecture Objective: Develop internationally harmonized standards, particularly around vehicle-based applications IntelliDrive Certification Objective: Establish a technology & application certification approach, particularly for active safety applications • IntelliDrive Systems Engineering • Objective: This revised baseline architecture and requirements will serve as the technical foundation for the next generation of IntelliDrive field tests, for initial and ongoing deployments of IntelliDrive, and for continued research as the core technologies and program evolve • Data and Communications Security • Objective: Develop and test a secure communications network that is scalable and ensures privacy • Funding: Included in V2V research activities

  40. ITS Strategic Plan – Multi-Modal Research Framework Applications(Includes Field Tests and Demonstrations) Technology Underpinning Policy & Non-Technical

  41. ITS Strategic Plan – Policy & Non-Technical IntelliDrive Policy Deployment scenarios Objective: Develop a deployment approach for DSRC 5.9GHz infrastructure Financing Objective: Develop a viable financing strategy for funding implementation and operation of DSRC 5.9GHz infrastructure Other topics Liability Privacy Data ownership Governance FY 2010 investment up to $5,000,000

  42. Dedicated Short Range Communication (DSRC) Standards Security Positioning Data Define Requirements Technical Testing Retrofit Feasible? Develop Business Options Fleet Turnover OK? ITS Strategic Plan – Overall Work Program 2010 2011 2012 2013 Applications Application Assessment Requirements Determination Objective Testing Field Testing Benefits Determination Other App Testing Define Infrastructure Requirements Yes Infrastructure Is Infrastructure Required for Security? Regulatory Decisions No Refine Application Strategy Market Penetration Yes No Technology Scalability Deployment Scenarios Preliminary Deployment Scenarios Final Sustainable Financial Scenarios Preliminary Financial Scenarios Final Governance & Certification Acceptable Assess Driver Distraction Objective Tests Field Testing Additional Testing Note: Investments extend beyond 2013

  43. ITS Strategic Plan – Mode Specific Research • Active Traffic Management (FY 2010 investment up to $1,000,000) • International Border Crossing E-Screening (Freight Applications) (FY 2010 investment up to$1,500,000) • Smart Roadside (FY 2010 investment up to $1,000,000) • Commercial Vehicle Information Systems & Networks (CVISN) Core and Expanded (FY 2010 investment up to $850,000) • Multi-modal Integrated Payment Systems (FY 2010 investment up to $1,500,000) • ITS Maritime Applications (FY 2010 investment up to $500,000)

  44. ITS Strategic Plan – Exploratory Research • V2V & V2I Safety for Commuter, Freight & Heavy Rail (FY 2010 investment up to $500,000) • Objective: Explore the feasibility of developing IntelliDrive applications that support and enhance safety on commuter, freight and heavy rail • Exploratory Solicitation (FY 2010 investment up to $2,000,000) • Technology Scan • Solicitation for research ideas

  45. ITS Strategic Plan – Technology Transfer and Evaluation • Professional Capacity Building (PCB) • Objective: Support of effective deployment and use of ITS technologies through training and capacity building of the multi-modal ITS workforce • Outreach • Objective: Publicize the results of research and ensure the transfer of knowledge and technology to multi-modal stakeholders in the USDOT and externally • ITS Architecture & Standards • Objective: Evolve the National ITS Architecture and develop interoperable infrastructure / IntelliDrive and other multi-modal standards to support ITS implementation • Evaluation • Objective: Evaluate effectiveness of deployed ITS and value of total ITS investment

  46. ITS Strategic Plan – Summary • USDOT will invest $75M in FY 2010 in ITS multi-modal research and $14M in technology transfer and evaluation • Of that, $49M (half of the total ITS budget) in FY 2010 will advance IntelliDrive • IntelliDrive research is designed to achieve deployment by resolving key research questions • Safety applications are the primary focus • V2V research is designed to support a regulatory decision by NHTSA in 2013 • V2I research will include an initial focus on use of signal, phase and timing • DSRC is the communication technology • Driver distraction will be a key component of the research • International standards harmonization is a priority • Mobility and environmental applications will also be researched (using DSRC and other communication technologies)

  47. ITS Strategic Plan – Stay Up To Date • ITS JPO Website http://www.its.dot.gov • Twitter: ITSJPODirector • IntelliDrive Website http://www.intellidriveusa.org

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