Connected and Automated Vehicles

WisDOT Strategic Work Plan

WisDOT is working with other states, local governments, academia and industry to prepare the state transportation system, its partners and the general public for the safe and efficient integration of connected and automated vehicles. These efforts are guided by the WisDOT Strategic Work Plan.

Goal

• Develop a coordinated and comprehensive response to CAV technology focused on integrating emerging technologies into department operations, policy, planning, multimodal transit and project development to continue to provide a safe and efficient transportation system.

Objective Areas

Strategic Work Plan PDF Document

Federal and State Regulatory Roles

Many entities have a role in the safe development of connected and automated vehicles. The state and federal governments’ primary roles general are divided by driver and vehicle management

States’ responsibilities	National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA)’s responsibilities
Licensing human drivers and registering motor vehicles in their jurisdictions Enacting and enforcing traffic laws and regulations Conducting safety inspections, where States choose to do so Regulating motor vehicle insurance and liability	Setting Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSSs) for new motor vehicles and motor vehicle equipment(with which manufacturers must certify compliance before they sell their vehicles) Enforcing compliance with FMVSSs Investigating and managing the recall and remedy of non-compliances and safety-related motor vehicle defects nationwide Communicating with and educating the public about motor vehicle safety issues Photo source: unsplach.com