Tran-SET 2020
Perception, Awareness, and Importance of Preparing for Connected and Automated Vehicle (CAV) Technologies: A Survey of Louisiana Organizations
Publication: Tran-SET 2020
ABSTRACT
There is an immense amount of activity surrounding connected and automated vehicle (CAV) technology deployment. This paper briefly reviews the main research, administrative, and legislative initiatives Louisiana has taken in preparation of these technologies. To encourage wider participation in these activities, a brief electronic survey was developed and disseminated to 273 Louisiana organizations. The purpose of the survey was to initially engage these organizations under the context of CAV planning and gauge their awareness, perception, and viewed importance of planning for CAV technologies. 117 participants completed the survey. Low awareness and perception by economic development, freight, and transit organizations—coupled with low levels of perceived importance of planning by freight and transit operators—indicate areas of concern. Wide variability in which organizations are currently preparing for CAV technologies—including the low percentage reported by state agencies (21.1%), local agencies (15.8%), and nonprofits (8.3%)—is also a potential concern.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The presented work was funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s University Transportation Centers Program – and with contribution from PTV Group, Capital Region Planning Commission, and Louisiana State University. The content and views are solely the authors.
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Tran-SET 2020
Pages: 18 - 27
Editors: Craig Newtson, Ph.D., New Mexico State University, Susan Bogus Halter, Ph.D., University of New Mexico, and Marwa Hassan, Ph.D., Louisiana State University
ISBN (Online): 978-0-7844-8330-5
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Published online: Jan 12, 2021
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