In addition, guidance and direction is being sought from all interested parties. Critical Technology Elements and Activities Ongoing and recently completed work on crash avoidance, obstacle sensing, intelligent speed control, in-vehicle information systems, automated highway systems, and motor carrier safety provides a strong foundation for intelligent vehicle research. The IVI will continue and expand these efforts, particularly in areas such as human factors, sensor performance, modeling, and driver acceptance. This work is closely related to the National Intelligent Transportation Infrastructure partnership and has further applications for Transportation and Sustainable Communities. This represents the selection of specific intelligent vehicle technologies, and the mix of services, to be included in integrated packages.
Selection involves extensive work on estimating benefits and costs and user acceptance.
This refers to the actions by manufacturers and their suppliers to make and offer intelligent vehicle systems in production motor vehicles. It is anticipated that manufacturers will adopt the systems as part of their standard product lines. Product deployment also includes the installation of infrastructure-based components by regional, state, and local highway agencies. Future funding will be provided from a mix of Federal, State, and local government and private sources. Federal funding will be determined through the annual budget process.