Research
A crucial part of the Florida CAV Program is the research component. FDOT has partnered with multiple universities for a variety of projects designed to help the Department determine the most effective use of technology to improve safety and enhance mobility.
- Exploring the Modified Procurement Framework for Expediting Florida Connected Vehicle (CV) Deployments
- University of Florida - Surveying Florida MPO Readiness to Incorporate Innovative Technologies into LRTPs
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Autonomous Service Vehicle Project
- Florida Atlantic University - Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) systems for bridge inspection
- Florida State University - Envisioning Florida's Future: Transportation and Land Use in an Automated Vehicle World
- University of Central Florida - Investigation of Connected Vehicles to Inform Design of Automated Vehicle Systems
- Evaluation of Connected Vehicle Applications on Mahan Corridor, Phase I
- Extended Development and Testing of Optimized Signal Control with Autonomous and Connected Vehicles
- Towards a Florida Automated, Connected, Electric, and Shared (ACES) Transportation System Roadmap Phase I
- Using Smartphone as On-board unit (OBU) Emulator Implementation Study
Technology
As technology continues to rapidly evolve, travelers have grown accustomed to and now expect real-time information that will allow them to make informed decisions.
Autonomous vehicles (AV) are vehicles equipped with advanced sensors (radar, LIDAR, cameras, etc.) and computing abilities to perceive surroundings and activate steering, braking, and acceleration actions without operator input. Through the use of AV and CV applications, safety and mobility for all modes of travel will improve.
The connected vehicle initiative uses leading edge technologies to quickly identify roadway hazards and alert drivers. Among others, these technologies include:
- Wireless Communications
- Signal Phase and Timing (SPaT)
- Roadside Units
- On-Board Units
- Freight Signal Priority
- Transit Signal Priority
- Emergency Vehicle Preemption
- Vehicle Sensors
- Global Positioning System Navigation
FDOT’s Traffic Engineering Research Laboratory (TERL) works with the RSU providers and check the devices for compliance with the RSU Developmental Specification to include in the FDOT’s Innovative Product List. The details on the TERL’s procures can be found here.
FDOT has a testing
facility at SunTrax
for the industry partners to test their systems and technologies in a
controlled real-world environment.
FDOT has also partnered with the University of Florida on Implementing Solutions from Transportation Research and Evaluation of Emerging Technologies (I-STREET Program): click here to view the I-STREET partnership. I-STREET is designed to assist in implementing emerging technologies aimed at safety and mobility improvements.
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Gainesville Signal Phase and Timing (SPaT) Trapezium Project Overview
FDOT has partnered with the City of Gainesville to deploy connected vehicle technologies and applications on four roads around the University of Florida’s campus to test the effectiveness of connected vehicle technologies to improve travel time, safety, and vehicle throughput. This project also includes bicyclist and pedestrian safety components. Learn more about this exciting project in this brief overview video.
Computer Based Training (CBT)
The CAV program developed Connected and Automated Vehicles (CAV) Training Course CBT.
Last updated: June 2022