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CR2C2 researchers made a significant impact at the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Future of Transportation Summit, sharing groundbreaking research with attendees from academia, industry, government agencies, and the transportation profession. Their presentations addressed key challenges in autonomous and connected vehicle (CAV) deployment, particularly in rural and underserved areas. Highlights of their work included:

• AI-Enabled Development and Deployment of Microtransit Autonomous Vehicles in Rural Environments by Dr. Ali Karimoddini.

• Investigating Vulnerable Road User Safety in Disadvantaged Communities—Application of the Safe Systems Approach by Dr. Asad Khattak, Ph.D.

• Development of Testbed of Connected Autonomous Vehicles for Deployment on Rural Roads by Tienake Phuapaiboon and Dr. Jose Matute.

• Enhancing Automated Vehicle Operation and Safety on Rural Roads and Underserved Areas: Challenges and Opportunities by Subhadeep Chakraborty.

• Assessment of Physical and Digital Infrastructure for Safe Operations of CAVs in Rural Terrains by Mohammed Zakaria Kokoriquaye.

An exciting feature of the summit was the live demonstration of CR2C2’s CAV testbed. Attendees witnessed a real-time remote operation of automated driving shuttles, showcasing the potential for autonomous vehicle deployment in rural environments.

The summit highlighted CR2C2’s contributions to advancing transportation technology, particularly in addressing the unique challenges of rural infrastructure and vulnerable road users.