Nimitz Corridor Project with Hawaii Department of Transportation and University of Hawaii Leverages C-V2X Technology Provided by Qualcomm Technologies;
Serves as Precursor to Providing Connected Vehicle Infrastructure Statewide
HONOLULU (July 29, 2020) – Applied Information, Inc. announced today plans to bring Cellular Vehicle to Everything (C-V2X) technology to Hawaii. C-VX technology will be integrated into 34 traffic signals along the Nimitz Corridor in Honolulu as a part of the V2X aspect of the program, and Applied Information will exclusively implement C-V2X technologies developed by Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., while working with the Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) and the University of Hawaii College of Engineering to extend the deployment of connected vehicle infrastructure across the entire state of Hawaii with C-V2X.
C-V2X is a direct communication technology designed to offer vehicles low latency communications for Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V), Vehicle-to-Roadside Infrastructure (V2I) and Vehicle-to-Pedestrian (V2P) without the involvement of a cellular network, or cellular network subscription, by operating on designated and harmonized 5.9 GHz ITS spectrum.
As a part of the program, the organizations will test several connected vehicle applications in real time and in day-to-day traffic using a V2X-enabled interconnected traffic control system program administered by the Hawaii DOT and the University of Hawaii College of Engineering. Applied Information roadside units (RSU), supplied by Applied Information partner, Goldwings Supply Service, Inc., will provide connectivity between the traffic signals and roadway users, and utilize the Qualcomm® 9150 C-V2X Platform, a product of Qualcomm Technologies. The project operates under an experimental license granted by the Federal Communications Commission for a 5-mile segment of the Nimitz Highway and Ala Moana Boulevard arterials.
Among the applications to be deployed for the project are Red Light Violation Warning, Pedestrian and Cyclist Collision Warnings, Emergency Vehicle Preemption, Transit Signal Priority, Traffic Queue Warning, the TravelSafely™ smartphone app, and Signal-Phase and Timing (SPAT).
“Applied Information is pleased to work with Qualcomm Technologies to provide the latest in C-V2X connected vehicle technology for this important project for Hawaii DOT and the University of Hawaii,” said Bryan Mulligan, President of Applied Information, Inc. “Hawaii is now a world leader in showing how to improve highway and pedestrian safety by using connected vehicle technology.”
“This C-V2X program introduces the potential to greatly reduce collisions and improve mobility at high-traffic intersections across Honolulu,” said Jim Misener, senior director, product management, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. “In the short term, emergency responders and transit are beneficiaries, but over the longer term all road users could benefit from C-V2X. This work with Applied Information and the Hawaii DOT demonstrates the commercial maturity and sophistication of C-V2X technologies, and create momentum for further introductions of C-V2X technology on roadways across Hawaii and the mainland U.S.”
The Qualcomm® 9150 C-V2X platform features direct communication range and reliability and reduced latency in the face of congested roadways. With a strong evolution path in the 3rd generation partnership program (3GPP) to 5G New Radio (5G NR), C-V2X offers the performance and support connected vehicles need to communicate with transport infrastructure, leading to less congestion, reduced emissions and a smoother driving experience.
The connectivity provided by the Applied Information solution enables the infrastructure to communicate with any cloud-connected or C-V2X enabled vehicle or device. For example, the Applied Information TravelSafely smartphone app connects drivers to the infrastructure, providing the first application of connected vehicle technology using data from multiple infrastructure sources for day-to-day use by the general public. TravelSafely also connects drivers to other app users such as pedestrians, cyclists and scooter riders to provide alerts and warning of potential crashes. Transportation engineers are also empowered to monitor and control their traffic management networks anywhere and anytime with a smartphone or tablet with the technology.
Extending Connected Vehicle Technology Across the State
The U.S Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) recently awarded a $6.85 million Advanced Transportation and Congestion Management Technologies Deployment (ATCMTD) grant to the Hawaii Department of Transportation for its Implementing Cellular V2X Technology to Improve Safety and ITS Management project.
The Hawaii project will implement intelligent transportation systems (ITS) technologies statewide, specifically with vehicle-to-everything (V2X) capabilities for connected vehicle and traffic infrastructure. The project consists of the installation and operation of a cellular-based V2X system for all traffic devices throughout the state.
