Georgia has become one of only 10 states to gain a Advanced Transportation and Congestion Management Technologies Deployment (ATCMTD) grant this week for advancing connected vehicle technologies.
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded the $2.5 million grant. All funds will be used on making roadside infrastructure better support CV technologies — which means a revamping of 1,700 traffic signals and ramp meter locations in metro Atlanta. All interstate ramps and signalized intersections on major roads will eventually be given vehicle to infrastructure technologies that will allow system communication with private, fleet and transit vehicles with the appropriate technology onboard.
“Connected vehicles are part of our future, and GDOT is focused on developing innovative programs that will help ensure Georgia is prepared to effectively meet the transportation challenges of today and those the future will bring,” GDOT State Transportation Engineer Andrew Heath said. “This ATCMTD grant will provide additional funding that helps drive these innovation approaches. Through our collaborative partnerships and with the continued support of FHWA and U.S. DOT, GDOT will continue to make Georgia’s transportation network among the best in the nation.”
GDOT likewise wants to make this new system more tantalizing for businesses and services through an information-sharing portal that will provide real-time data. Their efforts were chosen for reward from among 51 applicants.