Evaluation of Automated Vehicle Technology for Transit

015564662015Final Report January 2015PDFTech ReportBDV26 977-02Public transitAutomated vehicle controlIntelligent vehiclesBusesTechnological innovationsMobile communication systemsResearch HubDesignI91: Vehicle Design and SafetyHighwaysPublic TransportationVehicles and EquipmentFloridaUnited StatesFlorida. Dept. of TransportationPessaro, BrianNational Center for Transit Research (U.S.)US Transportation CollectionThe purpose of this report is to provide an overview of the state of automated vehicle (AV) technology in transit. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) wishes to know what AV technology is currently available that could be used in transit with an eye towards possible demonstration projects. It finds that the operational use of AV technology by transit in the U.S. has been limited to a few prototypes. With one exception, there are no immediate plans by bus manufacturers to add AV technology to their vehicles. The exception was Volvo/Nova Bus. They are considering adding a bicycle/pedestrian warning system to their buses. It appears that for the moment any new demonstrations of AV technology in transit would involve significant engineering work and retrofitting of buses