Safer Crossways using I2V

Purpose and goal:

The driving force behind this project is a desire for safer roads for all users especially the most vulnerable ones. I2V communication systems can help to reduce the number of fatalities and injuries on roadways, improve mobility, and reduce environmental impacts of transportation systems. Connected Vehicles and Road Side Units (RSUs) can exchange critical information to improve safety and mobility for vehicles and vulnerable road users.

The goal of this study is to evaluate the feasibility of defining a non-proprietary, communications-agnostic RSU platform architecture. Expected results and effects:

The expected result is a feasibility report regarding the creation of an open and standardized architecture for Road Side Units. Developing open standards simplifies system complexity, enhances cost-effectiveness, promotes vendor neutrality, and ensures interoperability. This can eventually streamline implementation and maintenance, leading to faster deployments and ultimately contributing to reduced road fatalities.

This project could form the foundation for an applied proof of concept demonstrating an open architecture for Road Side Units. Approach and implementation:

The pre study will be conducted through five work packages. The main work packages will focus on examining the compatibility, interoperability etc of the main components of an RSU, namely, sensing systems and alerting systems. The focus will be on non functional requirements known as TIPPSS Trust, Identity, Privacy, Protection, Safety and Security. Understanding the legal, security and privacy implications associated with the use of RSUs will also be a focal point of the preliminary study.