Imagine a transportation system with fewer crashes, safer pedestrians, and smoother traffic flow. Technologies, including artificial intelligence, have powerful capabilities for enhancing safety and mobility. Intersection applications can improve pedestrian safety. Wireless connectivity between vehicles and infrastructure and among vehicles have transformative potential for safety – warning drivers in crash-imminent situations and allowing for faster response when a crash does occur. Technology integration in vehicles and infrastructure, can potentially optimize traffic flow, reduce congestion, and integrate with intelligent traffic management systems. Emergency responders, freight, and delivery vehicles will also be able to get to their destinations faster, with fewer impacts on other travelers.
Join us to discover how USDOT’s strategic investments in research and innovation are shaping the next generation of transportation. Learn how technological changes are driving infrastructure modernization, enhancing connectivity, and paving the way for a future where safety, efficiency, and innovation converge.