As part of its commitment to reducing deaths and serious injuries on America’s roads, the US Department of Transportation (USDOT) has announced a new plan using emerging technologies to boost safety.
The Saving Lives with Connectivity: A Plan to Accelerate V2X Deployment plan will guide the implementation of vehicle-to-everything technologies across the nation.
The plan is focused on road safety, mobility, and efficiency through technology that enables vehicles and wireless devices to communicate with each other and with roadside infrastructure.
USDOT said these technologies can enable a more safe, secure, and efficient transportation system while maintaining privacy and consumer protection and will contribute to the Safe System Approach adopted by the USDOT’s National Roadway Safety Strategy, a comprehensive approach launched in January 2022 to address the crisis of roadway deaths.
“The Department has reached a key milestone in laying out a national plan for the transportation industry that has the power to save lives and transform the way we travel,” said US Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg.
“The Department recognizes the potential safety benefits of V2X, and this plan will move us closer to nationwide adoption of this technology.”
