1. Connected Vehicle Activities at MnDOT
Sue Porter
State Traffic Engineer

2. Minnesota CV Activities
Integrating Mobile Observations
University of Minnesota
BSM Emulation
Freeway Queue Warning
Snowplow “Gang” plowing
Mileage Based User Fees
MBUF
Probe Data
In-Vehicle Signing
Minnesota has been involved with several connected vehicles activities:
Integrating Mobile Observations
USDOT program for maintenance vehicles
Sending mobile road weather information to a clearinghouse
Using Automatic Vehicle Location system with cellular data
Now also using Dedicated Short Range Communications (DSRC)
Work with the University of Minnesota
Basic Safety Message Emulation
Use infrastructure based radar detectors to generate a BSM on behalf of unequipeed vehicles
Still in development
Freeway Q
Use BSM data to create an end-of-queue warning application
Snowplow “Gang” plowing
Provide driver support when plowing in tandem formation in low visibility conditions
Prevent traveler vehicles from driving between the plows
Mileage Based User Fees
3 Applications
MBUF - Collect fee based on miles driven, location and time
Travel Time “Probe” data from vehicles
In-Vehicle Signing for curve speed warning, work zone warning and speed zone warnings
Used Smart Phone App
500 participants
Compared In-Vehicle warning via DSRC with Roadside signing for Stop Sign Assist (CICAS-SSA)
Completed in 2012

3. MnDOT USDOT CV Pilot Deployment Proposal
Snow Plow Operations
Connected “Gang” Plowing
Snow Plow Traffic Signal Priority
Work Zones
End of Queue Warning
Moving Work Zones
Snow Plow Warning
Traveler Information
Location Based 511 App with Voice
Transit
Bus Shoulder Use / Ramp Meter Coordination
The USDOT funded a program for connected vehicle pilot deployments
Minnesota applied but was not selected
Proposed 7 connected vehicles applications in 4 categories
Snow Plow Operations
Connected “Gang” Plowing
Snow Plow Traffic Signal Priority
Work Zones
End of Queue Warning
Enhance detection in work zones for more accurate end of queue information
Moving Work Zones / Snow Plow Warning
Provide messages on signs warning of moving work zones or snow plow operations ahead.
Traveler Information
Location Based 511 App with Voice
Alert travelers through smart phone app with voice when they are approaching a 511 event
Transit
Bus Shoulder Use / Ramp Meter Coordination
Inhibit ramp meter release when a bus is using the shoulder
MnDOT may continue to pursue some of these connected vehicle applications on a smaller scale with internal funding.

4. Automated Vehicles Organize for Regulations
Testing and Operating
DOT and DPS
Strict or Lenient
Signing / Marking Standards
Automation-Friendly
Impacts on Planning
Less Need for Safety Infrastructure?
Vehicle automation is expanding in production vehicles today to assist drivers.
Automotive manufacturers and technology companies are testing vehicles that would not need driver.
Under limited conditions
Low speeds
Known roadways, such as business or academic campus or airport
On public roads
MnDOT has been asked for input on legislation regarding operating automated vehicles on Minnesota roadways
California has separate rules for testing and for operating
Not clear which agency should be in the lead – DOT or DPS (DMV)
Does Minnesota want a strict or lenient approach to regulating this activity?
Impact on signing and roadway markings
Assist vision, laser and radar sensors on vehicles with different sign and marking designs
Impacts on roadway planning
Do the safety benefits from automation reduce the need for wide lanes and shoulders?

5. National Involvement
AASHTO Subcommittee on Transportation System Management & Operations (STSM&O) TWG 5
V2I Deployment Coalition
Connected Vehicles Pooled Fund
MnDOT is involved in several national groups pursuing connected and automated vehicles.
AASHTO Subcommittee on TSMO
Technical Working Group 5 addresses state DOT interests in connected and automated vehicles
Vehicle to Infrastructure Deployment Coalition
5 Technical working groups to recommend future actions for connected vehicles
Connected Vehicles Pooled Fund
12 state DOTs
FHWA
1 County
Led by the Virginia DOT
Supported by University of Virginia Center for Transportation Studies