Accelerate Texas is an integrated technology center and network of research, design and testing facilities. Accelerate Texas was created to accelerate the commercialization of automated and connected vehicle technologies and to educate the public about the benefits of these technologies. Join a consortium of independent experts working to define the future of transportation. Become a founding member of Accelerate Texas.
Mission
Accelerate Texas researches, develops, commercializes and implements connected and automated vehicle technologies to enhance transportation.
Focus Areas
Four initial areas of priority focus were identified, as determined by Accelerate Texas partners:
- Communications and data sharing – defining the data environment and gaps to advance communications and information platforms in Texas for enabling the deployment of connected and automated vehicles.
- Procurement – developing model policies and procedures to guide procurement activities that could expedite the deployment of CV/AV technologies.
- Road readiness – assessing transportation agency management and planning strategies for roadway systems and their readiness to support connected and automated vehicles.
- Infrastructure standards – reviewing applicable civil, interoperability and related standards to address the new technologies, devices and materials for deployment in the CV/AV transportation world.
