The Georgia Department of Transportation has received approval from the Federal Highway Administration to lead a collaborative interstate initiative to advance connected-vehicle technologies.

The “Vehicle to Everything Pooled Fund Study” (V2XPFS) was launched on Jan. 1 and focuses on high-priority research needs related to vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technologies. V2X is a wireless technology that enables vehicles to communicate with other vehicles, infrastructure, and networks in real time to improve safety, traffic flow, and automated driving capabilities. 

The study currently includes 20 U.S. state DOTs and Transport Canada. Additional state DOTs are expected to join the initiative. 

“The V2XPFS will enable collaborative research to address the rapidly evolving needs of connected vehicle technologies across the nation,” said Alan Davis, director of Georgia DOT’s Division of Permits and Operations.

Georgia DOT has partnered with Georgia Southern University to support the study.

“The V2XPFS brings together funding and expertise from state, local, and federal partners to accelerate infrastructure solutions for connected transportation,” said Marissa Migliore, FHWA’s liaison for the study. “Engaging directly with agency stakeholders is one of the most rewarding aspects of this work.” 

The study holds monthly virtual meetings every month and in-person meetings twice a year. The inaugural in-person meeting is scheduled for May in Salt Lake City.