1. Five Year ITS Strategic Plan (2010 – 2014)

2. ITS Strategic Plan – ITS JPO Administered Program
Overall ITS Community Investment
ITS JPO Administered Program
USDOT ITS Program 2

3. ITS Strategic Plan – Vision
A national, multi-modal surface transportation system that features a connected transportation environment among vehicles, the infrastructure, and portable devices to serve the public good by leveraging technology to maximize safety, mobility and environmental performance
Achieved Through
…and a suite of targeted research and development initiatives that support cross-modal ITS solutions

4. ITS Strategic Plan – IntelliDriveSM General Framework
Applications (Includes Field Tests and Demonstrations)
Technology Underpinning
Vision
Policy & Non-Technical
Applications = All budget categories of the ITS Research Program Proposals are to be included in the Applications component, unless specifically directed otherwise.
Technology Underpinning = Technology Underpinning component should include: DTE, Systems Engineering, Certification, Harmonization, Human Factors, and the portions that Mike Schagrin identifies for V2I and V2V.
Policy and Non Technical = The Policy & Non-Technical component is composed solely of the IntelliDrive Policy budget.
General description for each of the components.
--- Applications Definition - "This research framework component describes the actions and activities that are applied to manage transportation assets for the benefit of improved safety, mobility, environment, and productivity."
--- Technology Underpinning Definition - "This research framework component addresses the enabling technology that must be in place in order to extract the necessary data from the transportation system, so that Applications can make a net positive impact on the transportation system."
--- Policy & Non-Technical Definition - "This research framework component identifies how the legal, regulatory, and policy measures can enable and reinforce the Applications that are developed for the benefit of improved transportation services." 4

5. ITS Strategic Plan – Research Questions & Framework
Are applications available and benefits validated?
What is the minimum infrastructure needed for the greatest benefit? How much, where, when and what type?
What is the degree of market penetration required for effectiveness?
Is technology stable, reliable, secure, and interoperable?
Are international standards available to ensure interoperability?
What policies/governance/funding are required for sustainability?
How to address public concerns for privacy and ensure that applications do not cause driver distraction?
77%
Applications
18%
Technology 5%
Policy
ALL MUST BE ANSWERED TO BE DEPLOYABLE 5

6. ITS Strategic Plan – Principles for All Research
Define Go / No Go decisions at all major milestones prior to commitment of additional funds
Assess expected costs & benefits at all major milestones
Ensure driver distraction is addressed in research design
Evaluation & technology transfer is part of research design
Conduct stakeholder engagement throughout program’s life
Written Charters & Program Management Plans will define activities & ITS JPO / modal responsibilities 6

7. FY 2010 Program

8. ITS Strategic Plan – FY 2010 ITS Budget Breakdown
Total Budget = $100 Million / Year
(Assumes reauthorization at current funding levels)
Total FY2010 ITS Budget
FY2010 ITS Research

9. ITS Strategic Plan – Multi-Modal Research Framework
Applications (Includes Field Tests and Demonstrations)
Technology Underpinning
Policy & Non-Technical
Applications = All budget categories of the ITS Research Program Proposals are to be included in the Applications component, unless specifically directed otherwise.
Technology Underpinning = Technology Underpinning component should include: DTE, Systems Engineering, Certification, Harmonization, Human Factors, and the portions that Mike Schagrin identifies for V2I and V2V.
Policy and Non Technical = The Policy & Non-Technical component is composed solely of the IntelliDrive Policy budget.
General description for each of the components.
--- Applications Definition - "This research framework component describes the actions and activities that are applied to manage transportation assets for the benefit of improved safety, mobility, environment, and productivity."
--- Technology Underpinning Definition - "This research framework component addresses the enabling technology that must be in place in order to extract the necessary data from the transportation system, so that Applications can make a net positive impact on the transportation system."
--- Policy & Non-Technical Definition - "This research framework component identifies how the legal, regulatory, and policy measures can enable and reinforce the Applications that are developed for the benefit of improved transportation services." 9

10. ITS Strategic Plan – Vehicle to Vehicle (V2V) Communications for Safety
Research questions:
Are applications effective and are benefits validated?
What infrastructure is needed? How much, where, when, and what type?
Degree of market penetration and when required for effectiveness?
What existing technologies can be leveraged to accelerate in-vehicle equipment?
What are the special needs and applications for truck and transit vehicles?
Purpose
To accelerate the implementation of next generation of safety improvements through the widespread deployment of V2V - equipped vehicles of all types (truck, transit, auto & fleets)
Objectives
Reach NHTSA regulatory decision by 2013
Accelerate in-vehicle technology to ensure value to the first V2V vehicles
Headlines
76% Crash Scenarios
DSRC 5.9GHz
Vehicles have 360° awareness (“Here I Am”)
Note:
One application to be researched collaboratively with the European Union (EU)
FY 2010 investment up to $11, 500,000 10

11. Road Maps - Vehicle to Vehicle (V2V) Communications for Safety & V2VAccelerated In-Vehicle Technology “Here I Am”
Roadmap for Vehicle to Vehicle (V2V) Communications for Safety
Fiscal Year
2010
2011
2012
2013
Approach
Application
Assessment
Requirements
Determination
Objective Testing
Field Testing
Benefits
Determination
Regulatory Decision
Infrastructure
Infrastructure Needed
for Security?
Preliminary
Requirements
Refine Strategy
Final
Decision
Fleet
Penetration
Retrofit Feasible?
Analysis
Develop Business Options
Road Map for V2V Accelerate In-Vehicle Technology “Here I Am”
Fiscal Year
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
Approach
Identify Candidate
Technologies
(toll, aftermarkets, other)
Demonstrations /
Field tests
Evaluation /
Benefits
Identify Requirements
for “Here I Am Messages”
Scalability Testing

12. ITS Strategic Plan – Vehicle to Infrastructure (V2I) Communications for Safety
Purpose
To accelerate the implementation of the next generation of safety improvements through deployment of a nationwide suite of V2I - equipped vehicles (truck, transit, auto & fleets) capable of communicating effectively with relevant infrastructure systems
Objectives
Infrastructure policy guidance / regulation
Develop policy guidance/regulation for DSRC in signals
Develop Signal Phase & Timing (SPaT) as initial capability
Research questions:
Are applications are effective and are benefits validated?
What minimum infrastructure is needed for maximum benefit? (Initial deployment)
Degree of market penetration required for effectiveness?
Are there unique applications for specialty vehicles (transit bus, light rail, etc)?
Note:
One application to be researched collaboratively with the EU
Leverages FMCSA Smart Park research
Headlines
12% Crash Scenarios
DSRC 5.9GHz for crash warning; various communication technologies for information advisories
Signal warnings support active safety
FY 2010 investment up to $9,300,000 12

13. Develop Business Options SPaT Interface Definition
Road Maps - Vehicle to Infrastructure (V2I) Communications for Safety & V2I Accelerated Infrastructure Communications Capability
Roadmap for Vehicle to Infrastructure (V2I) Communications for Safety
Fiscal Year
2010
2011
2012
2013
Approach
Application
Selection*
Requirements
Determination
Objective Testing
Field Testing
FOT
Benefits
Determination
Input from V2V Infrastructure Analysis
Infrastructure
Requirements Analysis
Refine Strategy
Regulatory Policy Decision 2015+
Fleet
Penetration
Retrofit Feasible?
Analysis
Develop Business Options
Road Map for V2I Accelerated Infrastructure Communications Capability (SPaT)
Fiscal Year
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
Approach
Identify
requirements
Prototype
Demonstrations /
Field tests
Evaluation
SPaT Interface Definition

14. ITS Strategic Plan – Real-Time Data Capture and Management
Purpose
To accelerate the implementation of the next generation of transportation system improvements by providing real-time, cross-modal (bus, rail, parking, roadway) information in all 50 states that will improve energy conservation, traveler information, safety, and reduce congestion
Objective
Develop data environments & conduct cross-modal demonstrations to show value of ubiquitous real-time multi-modal information
Research Questions:
What data is available today from both traditional and non-traditional multi-modal sources; what is its quality?
How can probe data be integrated with traditional multi-modal data sources to support traffic/transit/freight applications?
Headlines
Real-Time multimodal information throughout the U.S. captured from connected vehicles, devices and infrastructure.
Fiscal Year
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
Approach
Identify Data Needs for
Applications
Early
Demonstrations
Benefits
Technology
Transfer
Additional
Applications
Considered
Capture &
Analyze Data
Integrate Data
Test Data
Environments
Demonstrations
FY 2010 investment up to $1, 995,000 14

15. ITS Strategic Plan – Dynamic Mobility Applications
Purpose
To improve transportation mobility by providing travelers and transportation system operators with real-time, dynamic, cross-modal decision-making capabilities through access to a nationwide suite of applications based on improved collection and processing of real-time data, supplemented by improved communications between vehicles (transit, truck, auto and fleets) and infrastructure
Objectives
Develop applications for public sector managers; infrastructure policy guidance/regulation
Migrate to future technologies
Identification of data needs
Research Questions:
Are cross-modal applications effective and which are best for deployment?
What minimum infrastructure is needed for maximum benefit?
What public sector cross-modal applications can be developed using data available today and with future data and technologies?
Which mobility applications require public and/or private sector investments?
Headlines
Applications for Real-Time data that are both DSRC & non DSRC-based
V2I Multi-modal applications for mobility
Fiscal Year
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
Approach
Identify Applications
(Freight, transit, border,
traffic, rail, other)
Applications Development
Modeling / Benefits
Technology
Transfer
Additional
Applications
Considered
Market Ready Demonstrations
Demonstrations
Assess the need for demonstrations
FY 2010 investment up to $8,000,000 15

16. ITS Strategic Plan – Road Weather Management
Purpose
To facilitate and improve the value of road weather information provided by both public and private sector weather communities to all transportation users and operators through robust data assimilation, quality checking and effective dissemination
Objective
Applications for public sector managers and more robust data for the weather enterprise
Research Questions:
What vehicle-based data is available?
What is the data quality & validity?
How can vehicle-based data be integrated with existing weather & road-weather data?
What public sector applications are needed and what are their benefits?
Note:
Road Weather Management is an earmark in current legislation. It will be incorporated into Dynamic Mobility Applications for future work.
Headline
Combining vehicle-based, road-weather and weather data to improve safety and mobility
Fiscal Year
2010
2011
2012
2013
Data Capture
Data Analysis
and Integration
Real-Time Data
Demonstrations
Approach
Application
Development
Demonstrations
Evaluations
Incorporate Into
Dynamic Mobility Apps
Dynamic Mobility Apps
Demonstrations
FY 2010 investment up to $4,600,000 16

17. ITS Strategic Plan – Applications for the Environment: Real-Time Information Synthesis (AERIS)
Research Questions:
What vehicle-based data is available?
What is the data quality & validity?
How can vehicle-based data be integrated with existing traffic and emissions data?
What cross-modal public sector applications are needed & their benefits?
Purpose
To generate/acquire environmentally-relevant real-time transportation data, use this data to create actionable information to support and facilitate “green” transportation choices, and assist system users and operators with “green” transportation alternatives or options
Objective
Applications for the public good
Headline
Builds on IntelliDrive investments and outcomes
Fiscal Year
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
Approach
Data
Capture
Data
Analysis
Data
Integration
Application
Assessment
Demonstration,
Evaluation &
Technology
Transfer
Go/No Go
Decision
Approved FY 2010 Funding: $1,930,000 17

18. ITS Strategic Plan – Human Factors
Research Questions
Can the frequency of multitasking be reduced?
Can the complexity of distracting tasks be reduced?
Can unsafe behaviors be monitored and eliminated?
Purpose
To eliminate distractions related to ITS devices as a contributing factor to crashes. Achieve this by evaluating driver distraction issues while leveraging the convergent findings of epidemiological studies, experimental studies, and analyses of crash data
Objective
Minimize distraction and workload
Note:
Cost-sharing with NHTSA
To be coordinated with the USDOT Human Factors Coordinating Committee
Headline
Ensure IntelliDrive does not introduce unforeseen safety problems
Fiscal Year
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
Approach
Develop Improved Problem Definition
Develop Best Practices for HMI
Integration Strategy
Long Term Exposure Field tests
FY 2010 investment up to $3,525,000 18

19. ITS Strategic Plan – Multi-Modal Research Framework
Applications (Includes Field Tests and Demonstrations)
Technology Underpinning
Policy & Non-Technical
Applications = All budget categories of the ITS Research Program Proposals are to be included in the Applications component, unless specifically directed otherwise.
Technology Underpinning = Technology Underpinning component should include: DTE, Systems Engineering, Certification, Harmonization, Human Factors, and the portions that Mike Schagrin identifies for V2I and V2V.
Policy and Non Technical = The Policy & Non-Technical component is composed solely of the IntelliDrive Policy budget.
General description for each of the components.
--- Applications Definition - "This research framework component describes the actions and activities that are applied to manage transportation assets for the benefit of improved safety, mobility, environment, and productivity."
--- Technology Underpinning Definition - "This research framework component addresses the enabling technology that must be in place in order to extract the necessary data from the transportation system, so that Applications can make a net positive impact on the transportation system."
--- Policy & Non-Technical Definition - "This research framework component identifies how the legal, regulatory, and policy measures can enable and reinforce the Applications that are developed for the benefit of improved transportation services." 19

20. ITS Strategic Plan – Technology Underpinning
IntelliDrive Test Environment
Objective: Create a common resource for public and private sector multi-modal testing
Harmonization of International Standards and Architecture
Objective: Develop internationally harmonized standards, particularly around vehicle-based applications
IntelliDrive Certification
Objective: Establish a technology & application certification approach, particularly for active safety applications
IntelliDrive Systems Engineering
Objective: This revised baseline architecture and requirements will serve as the technical foundation for the next generation of IntelliDrive field tests, for initial and ongoing deployments of IntelliDrive, and for continued research as the core technologies and program evolve
Data and Communications Security
Objective: Develop and test a secure communications network that is scalable and ensures privacy
Funding: Included in V2V research activities
This is only part of the Policy and Non-technical budgeted items. Did not include the Policy and Technical items that are already included in the major research efforts. Just dealt with the line item under Cross Cutting Research called IntelliDrive Policy.
FY 2010 investment up to:
IntelliDrive Test Environment
$1,000,000
Harmonization of International Standards & Architecture
$700,000
IntelliDrive Certification
$1,500,000
IntelliDrive Systems Engineering
$2,000,000 20

21. ITS Strategic Plan – Multi-Modal Research Framework
Applications (Includes Field Tests and Demonstrations)
Technology Underpinning
Policy & Non-Technical
Applications = All budget categories of the ITS Research Program Proposals are to be included in the Applications component, unless specifically directed otherwise.
Technology Underpinning = Technology Underpinning component should include: DTE, Systems Engineering, Certification, Harmonization, Human Factors, and the portions that Mike Schagrin identifies for V2I and V2V.
Policy and Non Technical = The Policy & Non-Technical component is composed solely of the IntelliDrive Policy budget.
General description for each of the components.
--- Applications Definition - "This research framework component describes the actions and activities that are applied to manage transportation assets for the benefit of improved safety, mobility, environment, and productivity."
--- Technology Underpinning Definition - "This research framework component addresses the enabling technology that must be in place in order to extract the necessary data from the transportation system, so that Applications can make a net positive impact on the transportation system."
--- Policy & Non-Technical Definition - "This research framework component identifies how the legal, regulatory, and policy measures can enable and reinforce the Applications that are developed for the benefit of improved transportation services." 21

22. ITS Strategic Plan – Policy & Non-Technical
IntelliDrive Policy
Deployment scenarios
Objective: Develop a deployment approach for DSRC 5.9GHz infrastructure
Financing
Objective: Develop a viable financing strategy for funding implementation and operation of DSRC 5.9GHz infrastructure
Other topics
Liability
Privacy
Data ownership
Governance
This is only part of the Policy and Non-technical budgeted items. Did not include the Policy and Technical items that are already included in the major research efforts. Just dealt with the line item under Cross Cutting Research called IntelliDrive Policy.
FY 2010 investment up to $5,000,000 22

23. ITS Strategic Plan – Overall Work Program
2010
2011
2012
2013
Applications
Application
Assessment
Requirements
Determination
Objective Testing
Field Testing
Benefits
Determination
Other
App
Testing
Define Infrastructure
Requirements
Infrastructure
Yes
Is Infrastructure
Required for Security?
Regulatory Decisions No
Refine Application Strategy
Market
Penetration
Define Requirements
Technical Testing
Develop Business Options
Retrofit Feasible?
Fleet Turnover OK?
Yes No
Technology
Dedicated Short Range Communication (DSRC) Standards
Security
Positioning Data
Scalability
Deployment Scenarios
Preliminary
Deployment Scenarios
Final
Sustainable
Financial Scenarios
Preliminary
Financial Scenarios
Final
Governance & Certification
Acceptable
Assess Driver Distraction
Objective Tests
Field Testing
Additional Testing
Note: Investments extend beyond 2013

24. ITS Strategic Plan – Mode Specific Research
Active Traffic Management (FY 2010 investment up to $1,000,000)
Objectives:
To conduct research to identify the performance targets, operational constraints, and business rules required to support active traffic management to include the optimal times when active management strategies should be enabled and disabled with the associated impacts on the transportation system
To conduct the foundational research to establish a true, real-time test bed simulation framework that will lead to the identification of operational tests
International Border Crossing E-Screening (Freight Applications) (FY 2010 investment up to $1,500,000)
To identify the best technology/ITS solutions for a bi-national (U.S. and Mexico) tolling and payment system that accommodates dynamic (variable) pricing at the border for congestion management and idling-related emissions reduction to facilitate the safe movement of trucks, leaving room for Smart Roadside to operate at border crossings
To determine if the successful deployment of radio frequency identification (RFID) technology-based solutions can yield significant time savings and safety benefits in international border crossing regions
This is only part of the Policy and Non-technical budgeted items. Did not include the Policy and Technical items that are already included in the major research efforts. Just dealt with the line item under Cross Cutting Research called IntelliDrive Policy. 24

25. ITS Strategic Plan – Mode Specific Research
Smart Roadside (FY 2010 investment up to $1,000,000)
Objectives:
To conduct research focused on enhancing roadside enforcement operations through improved screening and automation of inspection / compliance checks
To provide capabilities to identify key entities (e.g., motor carrier, commercial vehicle, driver and cargo), and to communicate security and compliance information from vehicle-to-roadside and vehicle-to-vehicle in real-time at highway speeds
Commercial Vehicle Information Systems & Networks (CVISN) Core and Expanded (FY 2010 investment up to $850,000)
Objective: To develop and deploy ITS applications to support capabilities in three areas: (1) Safety Information Sharing about commercial vehicles and motor carriers; (2) Credentials Administration for commercial vehicles and motor carriers; and (3) Electronic Screening of commercial vehicles. Expanded CVISN focuses on Driver Information Sharing, Enhanced Safety Information Sharing, Smart Roadside (automated vehicle identification and electronic screening), and Expanded E-Credentialing (e.g., oversize/overweight permitting and hazardous materials permitting)
Multi-modal Integrated Payment Systems (FY 2010 investment up to $1,500,000)
Objective: To conduct research to identify the technical, institutional and operational issues and impediments to deploying regional, open–architecture, integrated multi-modal payment systems that accept multiple payment media (FY 2010 investment up to $500,000); and study technology options, requirements and architectures to support a range of options while also assessing the technology underpinning for user charging (FY 2010 investment up to $1,000,000)
ITS Maritime Applications (FY 2010 investment up to $500,000)
Objective: To assess the potential for increased efficiencies and improved system performance derived from the use of ITS technologies in intermodal maritime applications

26. ITS Strategic Plan – Exploratory Research
V2V & V2I Safety for Commuter, Freight & Heavy Rail (FY 2010 investment up to $500,000)
Objective: Explore the feasibility of developing IntelliDrive applications that support and enhance safety on commuter, freight and heavy rail
Exploratory Solicitation (FY 2010 investment up to $2,000,000)
Technology Scan
Solicitation for research ideas 26

27. ITS Strategic Plan – Technology Transfer and Evaluation
Professional Capacity Building (PCB)
Objective: Support of effective deployment and use of ITS technologies through training and capacity building of the multi-modal ITS workforce
Outreach
Objective: Publicize the results of research and ensure the transfer of knowledge and technology to multi-modal stakeholders in the USDOT and externally
ITS Architecture & Standards
Objective: Evolve the National ITS Architecture and develop interoperable infrastructure / IntelliDrive and other multi-modal standards to support ITS implementation
Evaluation
Objective: Evaluate effectiveness of deployed ITS and value of total ITS investment
FY 2010 investment up to:
Professional Capacity Building (PCB)
$3,000,000
Outreach
$1,000,000
ITS Architecture & Standards
$6,000,000
Evaluation
$4,100,000 27