Sub Working 

Group on 

Smart Traffic 

and Transit 

Technologies

• Team Members:

• Nicole Coughlin

• Benson Chan

• Steve Griffith

• Kevin Kornegay

• Debbie Reynolds
Sub Working Group - U.S. Department of Commerce Internet of Things Advisory Board (IoTAB)– March 7th 2023 

Technology 

Overview

• Systems- security, intelligence, monitoring, 

management

• Hardware- traffic signals, cameras, sensors, offroad equipment, busses, trains, vehicles with 

varying levels of autonomy (drones, shuttles), 

EV charging equipment, micromobility
Sub Working Group - U.S. Department of Commerce Internet of Things Advisory Board (IoTAB)– March 7th 2023 

Technology 

Overview 

(cont’d)

• Software- route planning

• Connectivity- Cellular Vehicle to Everything (CV2X), 5G, autonomous navigation (edge and 

cloud)

• Edge Computing (self driving vehicles)

• Artificial Intelligence

• Linkage to IoT AB Subgroup on Smart and 

Critical Infrastructure
Sub Working Group - U.S. Department of Commerce Internet of Things Advisory Board (IoTAB)– March 7th 2023 

Opportunities 

and Benefits

• Safety Applications

• Improving Road Safety/Protecting 

Vulnerable Road Users

• Use Cases

• emergency vehicle traffic pre-emption

• entering school or work zone 

• pedestrian crossing ahead; 
Sub Working Group - U.S. Department of Commerce Internet of Things Advisory Board (IoTAB)– March 7th 2023 

Opportunities 

and Benefits 

(cont’d)

• Support Functions

• Package, Food and Medicine Delivery

• Congestion Mitigation/Environmental Benefits

• Orderly flow of traffic

• Less time idling

• Increase Productivity

• Less time stuck in traffic
Sub Working Group - U.S. Department of Commerce Internet of Things Advisory Board (IoTAB)– March 7th 2023 

Barriers

• Policy/regulations

• Accessibility/inclusion

• Education/training and resources

• Interoperability

• Cybersecurity

• Funding
Sub Working Group - U.S. Department of Commerce Internet of Things Advisory Board (IoTAB)– March 7th 2023 

Draft 

Recommendations

• R01 – National Data/Privacy Framework for 

Smart Transportation

• R02 – Research and industry standards for 

Autonomous Vehicle Technologies

• R03 – Programs and grants for rural areas for 

Smart Transportation Technologies

• R04 – Support industry led standards in 

interoperability and cybersecurity for Smart 

Transportation Technologies

R05 - Invest and promote education/workforce 

development in Smart Transportation 

Technologies

• R06 – Regulatory guidance and research funding 

for the Drone Industry
Sub Working Group - U.S. Department of Commerce Internet of Things Advisory Board (IoTAB)– March 7th 2023 

Draft Recommendation 1: 

(Details)

The federal government should 

facilitate/support the 

development a National 

Data/Privacy Framework that 

clearly delineates the different 

aspects of data (i.e., machine 

versus personal) and how they 

should or shouldn’t be utilized 

in smart transportation 

technologies.

Draft Recommendation 1: (Details)

Justification

• Data from a Traffic Camera at an intersection could 

be used to determine who was responsible for an 

accident and allow for more efficient insurance 

claims.

• Data generated from a connected vehicle and its 

corresponding roadside infrastructure can be 

utilized to transmit basic safety information to the 

vehicles driver such as entering a school or work 

zone.

• Emergency Vehicles and corresponding roadside 

infrastructure can generate data to preempt traffic 

signals so the vehicles can get to their destination 

sooner.
Sub Working Group - U.S. Department of Commerce Internet of Things Advisory Board (IoTAB)– March 7th 2023 

Draft Recommendation 2: (Details)

Draft Recommendation 2: 

(Details)

The federal government should 

support research and industry 

lead standards in areas such as 

telematics and sensor 

technologies for autonomous 

vehicles. These standards 

should be based on high-level 

safety guidelines determined by 

the National Highway Traffic 

Safety Administration

Justification

• Interoperability: Devices from different manufacturers 

need to communicate and work together seamlessly. 

• Safety: Devices need to communicate basic safety 

information to other vehicles as well as corresponding 

roadside infrastructure.

• Innovation and competition: A level playing field for 

businesses and developers, regardless of their size or 

market share can encourage the development of new 

products and services ultimately benefiting consumers 

and the entire industry.

• Cost savings: A reduction in the need for customized 

solutions and simplifying the procurement process is 

particularly relevant for vehicle tier 1 and tier 2 

component suppliers who would provide the same 

component across different automotive vehicle 

manufacturers. 

• Regulatory compliance: Standards and protocols can 

serve as a foundation for subsequent government 

regulations and policies
Sub Working Group - U.S. Department of Commerce Internet of Things Advisory Board (IoTAB)– March 7th 2023 

Draft Recommendation 3: (Details)

Draft Recommendation 3: 

(Details)

The federal government should 

consider developing programs 

and grants to allow 

underserved and less 

developed communities as well 

as rural areas to adopt smart 

transportation technologies.

Justification

• Accessibility and Inclusion: The benefits 

from the adoption of these technologies 

are not necessarily available to everyone. 

• Stimulating private investment: 

Government grants and programs 

targeted towards these areas could spur 

private investment in these areas as well. 

• Creating jobs and economic growth: As 

the technologies are adopted in these 

areas, they will require skilled workers to 

develop, implement, and maintain these 

systems. Financial incentives can help 

stimulate this job growth and support 

the development of a skilled workforce 

in the IoT sector.
Sub Working Group - U.S. Department of Commerce Internet of Things Advisory Board (IoTAB)– March 7th 2023 

Draft Recommendation 4: (Details)

Draft Recommendation 4: 

(Details)

The federal government should 

support industry lead standards 

for minimum baseline 

interoperability and 

cybersecurity requirements for 

smart transportation 

technologies and corresponding 

transportation infrastructure 

(i.e. sensors in roads, cameras 

at intersections).

Justification

• Interoperability: Industry standards and protocols ensure 

that devices from different manufacturers can communicate 

and work together seamlessly. This is particularly important 

when dealing with multiple states and local jurisdictions.

• Addressing Cybersecurity Risks: Industry standards that 

describe minimum cybersecurity requirements of these 

technologies (i.e., having unique set of keys for traffic 

controller cabinets) will help to provide implementing 

agencies some level of assurance that these risks are 

mitigated. 

• Innovation and competition: Standards can stimulate 

innovation and competition by providing a level playing field 

for businesses and developers, regardless of their size or 

market share. With a level baseline companies can now 

build upon it and tailor their own solutions. 

• Cost savings: Standardization can lead to cost savings for 

businesses by reducing the need for customized solutions 

and simplifying the procurement process. 

• Regulatory compliance: Standards and protocols can serve 

as a foundation for subsequent government regulations and 

policies. 
Sub Working Group - U.S. Department of Commerce Internet of Things Advisory Board (IoTAB)– March 7th 2023 

Draft Recommendation 5: (Details)

Justification

• Addressing skills gap: This is particularly evident for 

traffic engineers who are not familiar with these types 

of new technologies. They think of traffic engineering 

as concrete and asphalt 

• Enhancing competitiveness: A well-trained and skilled 

workforce is a key factor in the competitiveness of the 

sector. By investing in education and workforce 

development, the government can help businesses stay 

ahead of international competition and maintain a 

strong position in the global market.

• Fostering innovation: A skilled workforce with a strong 

foundation in these technologies can drive innovations 

and development in new cutting-edge solutions.

• Supporting digital transformation: The transportation 

sector is already undergoing a digital transformation 

and businesses need to adapt their operations and 

processes accordingly.

• Encouraging job creation: As these new cutting-edge 

technologies are being developed in the transportation 

sector new jobs may be created-particularly as 

autonomous vehicles become more mainstream.

Draft Recommendation 5: 

(Details)

The federal government should 

invest and promote education 

and workforce development in 

smart transportation 

technologies.
Sub Working Group - U.S. Department of Commerce Internet of Things Advisory Board (IoTAB)– March 7th 2023 

Draft Recommendation 6: (Details)

Draft Recommendation 6: 

(Details)

The Federal Government should 

provide overarching regulatory 

guidance for the drone industry. 

The Federal Government should 

also provide funding for the 

drone industry for additional 

research in order that existing 

technical obstacles can be 

overcome.

Justification

• Conflicting Regulations/Legislations: 

With regulations/legislations that 

conflict there is a question of liability 

in the event of an accident involving a 

drone. There are also safety concerns.