May 9, 2008 -- The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has been recognized by the United States Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT) as a leader in developing VII (Vehicle Infrastructure Integration) initiatives. The VII program uses communications technologies that allow vehicles to communicate with each other and roadside devices.
"The VII program in Michigan has attracted partners to develop, test and deploy future transportation technologies in Detroit," said Greg Krueger, MDOT Statewide Intelligent Transportation Systems program manager. "Our private and public partners have invested time and technology to help Michigan become a national leader in this important endeavor."
The announcement comes prior to the 2008 ITS (Intelligent Transportation Systems) Michigan Annual Meeting and Exposition scheduled for May 13 and 14 at the Rock Financial Showplace in Novi. This annual event features presentations and discussions of ITS issues by national experts and displays of advanced traffic management devices by leading vendors from across the United States.
The U.S. DOT, the VII Consortium of automobile manufacturers, and multiple technology vendors and suppliers, in cooperation with MDOT and the Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) have deployed and tested a prototype system by linking vehicle-based information systems along selected roads in Oakland County. These tests have evaluated a variety of technologies and solutions developed by companies and organizations throughout the country. These applications will be demonstrated during the exposition.
"The Center for Automotive Research has estimated that more than 20,000 jobs will be created in the coming years in the field of vehicle electronics," Krueger said. "Michigan's continued leadership in VII is geared toward attracting these jobs and employers to our state."
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