CAV Research Projects
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. This is achieved by ethical scientific conduct of research that increases global knowledge of products, processes, and practices; to transfer information; and to encourage the implementation of research results.
Ongoing Research
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1. Explore the Use of Tele-operated or Autonomous Vehicles (TAVs) in Active Incident Management
The primary objective of this project is to understand the feasibility or applicability of the remotely controlled and autonomous system to enhance operational or safety benefits for active incident management in Florida.
2. Research on Artificial-Intelligence for Data Integration with State Highways
The goal of this project is to improve mobility and safety using data analytics and artificial intelligence applied in active traffic management for arterial freeway interactions. We will develop an integrated system that uses data collected from videos and loop detectors and other sensors for this purpose. Using machine learning and artificial intelligence, we will develop techniques that will support real-time traffic management.
3. Before and After Evaluation of Smart Bay Connected and Automated Vehicles (CAV) for Advanced Safety and Mobility Along US 98
The goal of this evaluation is to conduct an evaluation of the safety and mobility performance of US 98 (SR 30/SR 30A) from the Bay County-Walton County line to east of Tyndall Air Force Base (32 miles) before and after the Smart Bay CAV project deployment.
4. Infrastructure Enablers for Reliable Cooperative Driving Automation (CDA) Phase I: Existing Infrastructure
Evaluation
The objective of this project is to guide proper infrastructure design that accommodates not only human drivers but also CDA vehicles. This project will evaluate existing infrastructure under a new concept of smart low-cost infrastructure-enabled CDA technology. This project aims to provide a basis for testing CDA technologies at the SunTrax test facility.
5. Connected Vehicle Security Metrics and Threat Intelligence
The goal of the project is to enhance and enable the continuous improvement of the cybersecurity posture of the transportation system in Florida through security metrics, intelligent analytics, and threat intelligence.
Completed Research
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1. Exploring the Modified Procurement Framework for Expediting Florida Connected Vehicle (CV) Deployments (Report available)
This study examined the current procurement framework of CV deployments in Florida, as of
January 2019, to provide guidance for expediting the deployment of CV technologies. - Here is the link to the research report
2. Surveying Florida MPO Readiness to Incorporate Innovative Technologies into LRTPs (Report available)
This research study is specifically focused on the issue of incorporating AVs into the Long
Range Transportation Plans (LRTPs) process undertaken by Metropolitan Planning Organizations
(MPOs). This study reviewed current LRTPs of Florida MPOs with regards to AVs. - Here is the link to the research report
3. Autonomous Service Vehicle Project (Report available)
This research presents recommendations to ensure proper operation of autonomous service
vehicles conducting roadside mowing or pavement inspection based on twelve use cases. - Here is the link to the research report
4. Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) systems for bridge inspection (Report available)
To obtain first-hand experience on the use of USV-based bridge inspection systems, a proof of concept system was configured and tested using an existing USV at Florida Atlantic University (FAU). - Here is the link to the research report
5. Envisioning Florida's Future: Transportation and Land Use in an Automated Vehicle World (Report available)
The research envisions the impact of AV technology on Florida’s communities, and to assess how AV technology might impact the built environment in the coming decades. - Here is the link to the research report
6. Investigation of Connected Vehicles to Inform Design of Automated Vehicle Systems (Report available)
The primary objective for this project was to investigate multimodal AV and CV displays for future vehicles to safely and quickly alert drivers of upcoming automation related vehicle warnings. - Here is the link to the research report
7. Evaluation of Connected Vehicle Applications on Mahan Corridor, Phase I (Report available)
The overall goal of this project was to evaluate the efficacy of DSRC in improving efficiency and safety of road users along a signalized-intersections corridor. - Here is the link to the research report
8. Extended Development and Testing of Optimized Signal Control with Autonomous and Connected Vehicles (Report available)
This research discusses the development of sensor fusion and LiDAR detection for pedestrians at a signalized intersection, and a new approach to data sharing between the infrastructure and the autonomous vehicle to maximize safety based on increased information regarding the surrounding environment. - Here is the link to the research report
9. Towards a Florida Automated, Connected, Electric, and Shared (ACES) Transportation System Roadmap Phase I (Report available)
The concept of a Florida Automated, Connected, Electric and Shared (ACES) Transportation System Roadmap was developed. Phase I included developing an initial inventory of past, current and planned ACES initiatives in Florida and encourage and expand communication, cooperation, and collaboration. - Here is the link to the research report
10. Using Smartphone as On-board unit (OBU) Emulator Implementation Study (Report available)
This project aimed at using smartphones to emulate the On-Board Unit (OBU) for Infrastructure-to-Vehicle (I2V) and Pedestrian-to-Vehicle (P2V) applications. - Here is the link to the research report
11. Use of Tele-operated/Autonomous Vehicle (AV) in Active Incident Management
Understand the feasibility or applicability of the autonomous system to enhance operational or safety benefits for active incident management in Florida.
12. Bigdata Analytics and Artificial Intelligence for Smart Intersections (Report Available)
Using edge-based video stream processing, infrared cameras, and LIDAR at intersections and in public vehicles to convert video data into space-time trajectories of individual vehicles and pedestrians that are transmitted and synthesized on a cloud based system and leverage them into efficient real-time (and near real-time) representations. - Here is the link to the research report
13. Florida Autonomous Truck-Mounted Attenuator (ATMA) Pilot Demonstration and Evaluation (Report Available)
The goal of this project is to produce a critical analysis report to better understand the feasibility or applicability of the autonomous system to enhance operational or safety benefit on work zones in Florida. - Here is the link to the research report
14. Evaluation of CARMA for I-STREET Testbed Implementation
The objective of this project is to develop a guidance document for FDOT on application of CARMA for transit use case. This will potentially assist FDOT to leverage and extend the application of existing investments (e.g. I-STREET Living Lab and Mobileye ADAS system on Regional Transit System (RTS) buses) and also assist with planning future Connected and Autonomous Vehicle (CAV) deployments.
15. Support for the I-STREET (Implementing Solutions from Transportation Research Evaluation of Emerging
Technologies) Testbed
The objectives of this project are to develop a research and infrastructure plan for expanding the functionality and usability of the I-STREET testbed, capitalizing on industry engagement, engage with industry and other agencies for data sharing and for jointly developing and implementing advanced transportation technology products. Additionally, disseminate locally and nationally the capabilities of I-STREET to engage with a broader audience and develop an education and outreach plan for I-STREET.
16. Microsimulation: Environment for Testing and Assessing Infrastructure Support of Connected Vehicle and Cooperative Highway Automation Application
The goal of this project is to identify the impacts of Cooperative Driving Automation (CDA) on system performance and achieving the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Transportation System Management and Operations (TSM&O) strategic plan goals and to identify the needed actions and capabilities of the FDOT to enhance CDA impacts.
17. Performance Evaluation of Connected Vehicle (CV) and Transportation Systems Management and Operations
(TSM&O) Projects in Florida (Report Available)
The main goal of this research is to assist Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) in developing approaches to evaluate the performance of Connected Vehicles (CV) projects and the Rapid Incident Scene Clearance (RISC), Road Ranger Service Patrol (RRSP) program, and Smart Work Zone (SWZ) Transportation System Management and Operations (TSM&O) strategies. - Here is the link to the research report
18. Identify Sources and Risks on Cybersecurity for Connected Vehicle Infrastructures
The goal of this project is to identify sources and risks to cybersecurity for Connected Vehicles (CV) infrastructure to improve cybersecurity of existing and future CV deployments in Florida.
19. Evaluating the Operations and Safety Benefits of AI-driven Driver Information-focused Countermeasures for CAV Technologies
With a view of improving safety, this research project would propose to investigate how to provide automatic recommendations for traffic operators using AI and machine learning. Additionally, it is proposed that the recommendations can leverage CAV technologies available along the Trapezium corridor as these have great potential to improve mobility and safety by decreasing the potential for traffic crashes and reducing delays and queues.
20. Examining Data Needs and Implementation Process of AV-based Microtransit Service: A Case Study in Lake
Nona
This proposed research project includes collecting and analyzing baseline information for future BUILD (Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development) grant evaluation and to monitor, document and evaluate lessons learned in the implementation process of AV-based microtransit services.
The links to the final research report have been provided for the researches which have been completed by the universities and approved by the FDOT research center.