Assessment of Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) Connected Vehicle Position Through Internal Survey: Task 1 of Preparing a Possible Oregon Road Map for Connected Vehicle/Cooperative Systems Deployment Scenarios

015968122016PDFTech ReportFHWA-OR-RD-16-12Task 1-SPR 764 ReportEvaluation and assessmentImplementationIntelligent vehiclesMobile communication systemsPersonnelRecommendationsStrategic planningSurveysTechnological innovationsTransportation departmentsConnected vehiclesData and Information TechnologyHighwaysPlanning and ForecastingVehicles and EquipmentUnited StatesOregonOregon. Dept. of TransportationBertini, Robert L.Wang, HaizhongVogt, RachelWahid, MerihRios, ElizabethCarstens, KevinOregon State University. Dept. of Civil, Construction, and Environmental EngineeringCalifornia Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. College of Engineering. Dept. of Civil & Environmental EngineeringOregon. Dept. of Transportation. Research SectionUnited States. Federal Highway AdministrationUS Transportation CollectionThe goal of this project was to lay the groundwork for Oregon to be prepared to lead in the implementation of a connected vehicle/cooperative systems transportation portfolio, and/or to avoid being caught by surprise as developments in this area evolve quickly. The project assessed ODOT\u2019s internal mechanisms for addressing connected vehicle/cooperative systems, scanned, reviewed and assessed the technical maturity of potential connected vehicle/cooperative system applications, developed preliminary goals, linked to prospective connected vehicle/cooperative systems applications, and refined/ranked/prioritized those that fit with potential ODOT role in advancing/leading these initiatives. The project identified opportunities for linking ODOT\u2019s current programs with national and international connected vehicle/cooperative system research, testing and deployment initiatives, and recommended a final shared vision and \u201croad map\u201d for Oregon's priority connected vehicle/cooperative system applications. This volume summarizes the results of a detailed internal-only assessment and inventory of current technical and \u201ccultural\u201d status of ODOT activities and gain sense of interest and readiness for potential alignment with potential applications and the future of connected and automated vehicles. A survey was distributed to agency staff in order to gauge perception of connected and automated vehicle technology. The empirical results of the survey are described in detail. In general, most respondents had heard of these technologies and were in favor of their application. However, many had concerns about cyber security and system failure having catastrophic consequences. Likewise, many voiced concerns about ODOT\u2019s preparedness for connected or automated vehicles. ODOT and other agencies can use these findings to help prepare for a better future of connected and automated vehicles75