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#9 Highway to the future: Autonomous vehicles, CAV corridors and Smart Infrastructure in the US

Sep 27, 2024

Guest

Toni Feather

Guest

Megan Brock

Megan Brock, Senior Strategy Manager at Cavnue, and Toni Feather, Associate at Steer, dive into the future of autonomous vehicles and smart infrastructure. They discuss the innovative CAV corridor on I-94 in Michigan, highlighting its potential to enhance road safety and reduce congestion. The duo emphasizes the importance of public-private partnerships with the Michigan Department of Transportation and explores how real-time data can transform traffic management. They also touch on public sentiment surrounding autonomous technologies and the critical need for effective communication.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

Enhancing Safety with CAV Corridors

01:45 • 13min

Understanding the Single Source of Truth in Traffic Data

14:45 • 2min

Enhancing Navigation through Unified Real-Time Data

16:22 • 2min

Navigating the Future: Autonomous Vehicle Corridors

18:06 • 9min

Surveying Autonomous Vehicle Sentiment

26:59 • 7min

The autonomous vehicle (AV) future is coming, but what that will look like and how soon it will arrive is yet to be seen.

One of the first steps in the US will be the connected autonomous vehicle corridor – or CAV corridor – on I-94 in Southeast Michigan, linking university town Ann Arbor with long-time manufacturing hub Detroit.

In this episode of Voices of the Industry Megan Brock, Senior Strategy Manager at Cavnue, and Toni Feather, Associate at Steer, discuss the revolutionary concept of CAV corridors and how this new digital infrastructure will transform road safety, congestion and the future of autonomous vehicles across North America.

An essential listen for those in transportation, infrastructure, and technology sectors, the episode highlights the partnership between Cavnue and the Michigan Department of Transportation as well as the role of Steer in bringing this smart infrastructure to life.

Key takeaways

CAV corridors: Learn how these smart highways use real-time data and advanced technologies to improve road safety, reduce congestion, and enhance traffic efficiency.
Public-private collaboration: The episode discusses how Cavnue’s partnership with the Michigan Department of Transportation sets the foundation for the future of automated and connected vehicles on US roads.
Autonomous vehicle transition: Discover how CAV corridors will bridge the gap between today’s manual driving environment and the fully autonomous future, providing valuable data and insights along the way.

Guest(s)

Megan Brock, Senior Strategy Manager at Cavnue, leads strategic planning and development at Cavnue, focusing on advancing connected and autonomous vehicle (CAV) infrastructure. With expertise in transportation innovation and a background in infrastructure projects, she is at the forefront of integrating smart technologies to transform the future of US roadways.
Toni Feather, Associate at Steer, is a transportation specialist at Steer with extensive experience in demand forecasting and infrastructure projects. She plays a key role in developing smart mobility solutions, contributing to the advancement of connected and automated vehicle (CAV) technologies in the US and beyond.

Host(s)

Tim Gallagher, Steer Journalist.

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