VS16-Automated Vehicle Operations

Status

Existing

Description

This service package provides full vehicle automation, controlling both the steering and acceleration/deceleration on areas of the highway system that support full automation. Communications between vehicles and between the vehicles and supporting infrastructure equipment supports cooperative check–in to the automated portion of the system and transition to automated mode, coordination of maneuvers between vehicles in automated mode, and checkout from the automated system. This service package is distinguished from the most advanced CACC systems in that full longitudinal and lateral control automation are supported, enabling closely spaced, tightly coupled platoons of vehicles to operate with short fixed gaps, providing greatly enhanced highway capacity and throughput with enhanced efficiency since aerodynamic drag is reduced.

Diagram

VS16-Automated Vehicle Operations

Includes Elements

RTA Paratransit Vehicles
RTA Fixed Route Vehicles
City of Cleveland Signal Control System
Ohio DOT ATMS
Municipal Signal Control Systems
Ohio Turnpike Central Dispatch
Commercial Vehicles
Ohio DOT RWIS Stations
Drivers
Ohio DOT Connected Vehicle Roadside Equipment
Ohio Turnpike Connected Vehicle Roadside Equipment
Connected/Automated Vehicles
County and City Connected Vehicle Roadside Equipment
Basic Vehicles