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Preparing for the Future: Collaborative ADS/IOO Framework
(May 9, 2023)

Drive Ohio | Advancing Smart Mobility
Presenter: Nick Hegemier
Presenter’s Org: Drive Ohio

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Slide 1: Drive Ohio | Advancing Smart Mobility

Slide 2: Ohio’s Transportation Technology Evolution

[This slide contains a graphic showing the evolution of Ohio’s transportation technology. The information in the graphic is reproduced below.]

Traffic Signals (traffic signal icon)
- Fixed Time Actuated Interconnected Networks
ITS Technologies (brain icon)
- Vehicle Detection
- Traveler Info Systems
- Incident Management Info
Active Traffic Management (ATM) (icon of a computer monitor displaying a cube)
- Ramp Metering
- High Occupancy
- Vehicle Lanes
- Variable Speed Limit
CV/AV (icon of a wired network)
- Freight Applications
- Automated Shuttles
- Wirelessly Coupled Vehicles

Slide 3: Why Develop an IOO Strategic Road

The IOO Strategic Road map was commissioned to consolidate guidance and identify Programs that support the ability for IOOs to nationally move forward towards integrating AVs into the surface transportation ecosystem.

The development of roadmap is intended to provide better leadership nationally in the spectrum of AV technology challenges and collaboration with the AV industry.

[This slide contains a graphic of a winding road with four Google map markers.]

Slide 4: Program Recommendations Summary

Physical and Digital Infrastructure Readiness
The physical and digital environments that enable or enhance AVs
(icon of a road disappearing into the horizon)
Operations
Potential AV opportunities for day-to-day DOT functions
(icon of two interlocked gears)
Interstate Freight and Multi-modal Harmonization
Considerations for cross-state multimodal AV travel
(icon of the front view of a semi-trailer truck)
Partnerships
The pursuit of sustained partnerships
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Workforce
Internal and/or external skill development support
(icon of a group of five people standing together)
Communications and Engagement
Targeted outreach and communications
(icon of two comments overlapping with a checkmark in the shared area)
Policy
Regulations and standardization that support AV adoption
(icon of document and a stamp)

Slide 5: DOT Operations

IOOs use of AVs as ATMAs
- Understanding Requirements and ODDs
  - Work zones occur in all different environments
    - GPS, Lighting (Low to Full), Rain
  - Transition from Low-Speed AV Operation to High-Speed Manual Operation
  - AV Control (Remote, Manual, Automated)
    - How does the technology perform as a following vehicle at further distances around curves?
  - Retrofit vs. Purpose Built
  - Interaction with vehicles
    - How does the technology react to other construction vehicles operating in the same area?
    - What is needed from a roadway perspective for safer transition?

Slide 6: DOT Infrastructure

AVs traveling in work zones
- Reduced or no shoulders
  - Use of Portable Concrete Barrier
- Restriping of lanes
- Reduced width lanes
  - 11 ft (~1.5 ft on each side of sedan)
- Work zone geometrics
  - How are lane shifts performed within a road segment with 11 ft lanes?
- Interaction with other vehicles
  - How is the lane shift performed next to an encroaching tractor-trailer?

Slide 7: Collaboration

What can IOOs do to ease the burden by the AV community of aligning technology operation with the roadway network and designs of today?

[This slide contains a photo of a two-laned roadway lined with concrete barriers on both sides. A vehicle is in the left lane and two more vehicles are ahead.]

Slide 8: Stay up to Date with the AV Industry Forum Activities:

AccelerateAV.org

Visit today and sign up for Forum updates

Live in June 2023
Share RFPs with Industry
AV discussions between Academic, Industry and Government
Free for everyone to participate

[This slide contains a QR code for the AccelerateAV.org website.]

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Nick Hegemier
Managing Director, Infrastructure
nick.hegemier@drive.ohio.gov

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