In the News: Son, Karanth, and Matkowski Author NCHRP Report

The National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) called upon Director of Advanced Mobility Services Patrick Son, PE, as a co-principal investigator with support from Senior Transportation Planner Ashwini Karanth, and Vice President and Director of Planning Laurie Matkowski, PMP, to co-author “Research Report 1104: Integrating Traffic Incident Management and Connected, Automated Technology Communities: A Guide for Communicating and Connecting.”

This comprehensive guide aims to equip emergency responders and traffic incident management (TIM) professionals with the necessary tools, information, and communication strategies to effectively engage with connected and automated vehicle (CAV) developers and technologies.

The guide is an invaluable resource for:

• Enhancing understanding of CAV capabilities and limitations among TIM and CAV communities.
• Establishing channels for continuous information exchange between the TIM, original equipment manufacturers, and CAV developers.
• Reaching a shared understanding of CAV technology impacts on TIM and emergency response for safe CAV adoption.
• Addressing a pivotal need for coordination and mutual understanding essential for the safe and efficient management of incidents in an increasingly automated transportation landscape.

The lessons and strategies outlined in the NCHRP’s guide serve as a vital resource for stakeholders involved in TIM and CAV. Learn more by reading the entire report linked here.