Connected vehicles can help to mitigate crashes on busy urban streets Anonymous data from connected vehicles will be open to the public and can be used for a myriad of new safety, mobility and environmental applications Wireless Connectivity allows cars to be continuously aware of each other so when one car brakes suddenly cars several yards behind the vehicle get a safety warning before they get too close Many Connected Vehicles will include aftermarket devices to warn against potential crashes
The U.S. Department of Transportation is committed to improving safety and mobility on our nation’s roadways. As we look ahead to the next stage of roadway safety in America, connected vehicle technology shows great promise in transforming the way Americans travel. Through wireless technology, connected vehicles ranging from cars to trucks and buses to trains could one day be able to communicate important safety and mobility information to one another that helps save lives, prevent injuries, ease traffic congestion, and improve the environment.
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