b'GET SMARTCHALLENGES2. EVER-CHANGING TECHNOLOGY 4. COMPATIBILITYFACING EMERGING SMART CITIESAs with all technologies, V2X systems are continuouslyIf a driver crosses the border from one smart city updated, refined, and rereleased. Device manufacturersto another, do they lose V2X connectivity? Will their and automakers alike are investing in R&D to improvevehiclestillcommunicatewithothervehiclesand existing technology and innovate new solutions thatpedestrians to avoid collisions?BY SCOTT MORELL, VICE PRESIDENT OF ENGINEERING, DANLAW INC. address the needs of smart city initiatives.A V2X program would be less effective if inhabitants Atthesametime,newly-equippedvehiclesandcould only connect to cars and infrastructure in their Todays smart cities are evolving into innovation hubs,one-size-fits-all.Municipalitiesofvaryingsizesandinfrastructure are being incorporated into the V2X gridown city. When integrating V2X technology with traffic integrating modern technology with existing infrastructuregeographicalfeatureswillhavedifferentprogramregularly. Small municipalities hoping to participate incontrollerequipment,backhaulnetworks,cityfleet to create a city-wide ecosystem of sensors, vehicles,requirementsrangingfromlocallawsthatregulatea smart city program will need to strike a budgetaryvehicles, and consumer cars, municipalities will need and people. The rapid rise of urbanization is compellingsmart city applications to the type of hardware andbalance between long-term city planning and keepingtoworktoensureinteroperabilitywithprogramsin many municipalities to reevaluate transportation initiativessoftware needed for effective communication.up-to-date with the latest technology. neighboring cities. andseekoutwaystoeasecongestionandimprove pedestrian safety.SmallermunicipalitiesseekingtoimplementaV2X3. STANDARDIZATION Whilelargercitiesmayhavethebudgettohire program can significantly shape their local transportationindependent labs to test products for interoperability, From public transportation and ridesharing to sanitationenvironment by targeting high-traffic areas to reduceIntheU.S.,V2Xdevicesareeithercommunicatingsmaller cities have more limited resources. To address and emergency response, its becoming increasinglycongestion and minimize accidents. Compared to theirvia Dedicated Short Range Communications (basedthisissue,Danlawhasgonetheextramiletoearn common for cities to explore smart solutions for localbig-city counterparts, small cities typically require lessonIEEE802.11standard)orusing3rdGenerationOmniAir Certification for our roadside unit and onboard problems.Infact,arecentsurveybytheNationalcapital and fewer V2X-enabled devices for a successfulPartnershipProjectCellular-V2X.Bothformsofunit. Certification gives municipalities peace of mind, League of Cities estimated that 66% of cities in thedeployment. The resulting Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) andcommunicationshavetheirmeritsandlimitations,provingthatourproductscanbeeasilyintegrated UnitedStateshavealreadyinvestedinconnectedVehicle-to-Infrastructure(V2I)frameworkwillcreatebut the government mandates neither as the standardinto any network to provide a safe driving experience technology, while another 25% are evaluating potentialsafer and more efficient roads at a fraction of the cost. method of communication.between cities.solutions.HIT THE BRAKES Until a decision is made at the federal level, automakers,AssmartcitiesacrosstheU.S.continuetotake WhileVehicletoEverything(V2X)enabledvehiclestech companies, and municipalities will need to decidegreat strides toward revolutionizing mobility, its only aredominatingtodaystransportationconversation,Before diving into smart city planning, municipalitiesfor themselves which option to implement. If the federalamatteroftimebeforeV2Xtechnologyreaches connected infrastructure is a key component in smartmustunderstandthechallengesassociatedwithagovernment does regulate V2X communication in themainstream adoption. Until then, Danlaw will continue city systems. V2X adoption among local governments,V2X initiative and plot a course to maneuver aroundfuture, smart systems that have already been installedto develop customized V2X solutions for cities of all big and small, will play a significant role in determiningthese obstacles. may be affected. sizes. Together we can create smarter vehicles, safer whether people accept and interact with connectedroads, and more efficient cities from coast to coast. technology.Byembracingnewadvancementsand1. EDUCATION & ACCEPTANCEintegrating V2X into their roadways and traffic controllerLEARN MORE ABOUT DANLAWS V2X SOLUTIONS AT DANLAWINC.COM.equipment, municipalities across the U.S. will be ableInstall a few roadside units or cameras at an intersection to create an engaging smart-driving experience fromand people will start asking questions. When new V2X city to city. technology is rolled out, cities will need to address residentsdirectlytoeaseconcernsandencourageAstheleaderofDanlawsglobalengineeringefforts,SCOTTMORELLisdedicatedto SIZE MATTERS engagement with the new technology. Residents willdeveloping connected vehicle solutions for safer, more efficient roads. Scott has successfully need to understand how V2X benefits themselves andleveraged Danlaws engineering resources and his own expertise in automotive electronic As smart city ecosystems continue to flourish, it hasother drivers on the road. systems to lead the development of Danlaws V2X onboard unit, roadside unit, and antenna. becomemoreapparentthatV2XtechnologyisnotThese innovative products are now featured in four smart city pilot programs across the United States, with many more on the horizon. 29'