Michigan DOT awards WSP/Parsons Brinckerhoff CV contracts

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has awarded two contracts to WSP/ Parsons Brinckerhoff for the development of connected vehicle initiatives throughout the state. The company will act as on-call consultant for MDOT’s state-wide connected vehicle program for a period of three years, providing such services as planning and strategy development, design and deployment of foundational system elements, public outreach and progress reporting and development of industry partnerships. In additi
June 2, 2016 Read time: 1 min
The 1688 Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has awarded two contracts to 6666 WSP/ 4983 Parsons Brinckerhoff for the development of connected vehicle initiatives throughout the state.

The company will act as on-call consultant for MDOT’s state-wide connected vehicle program for a period of three years, providing such services as planning and strategy development, design and deployment of foundational system elements, public outreach and progress reporting and development of industry partnerships.

In addition, as a prime consultant, WSP/Parsons Brinckerhoff will conduct planning, design, deployment and systems integration for connected vehicle infrastructure that MDOT is deploying in Southeast Michigan. The infrastructure includes dedicated short range communications roadside units, associated backhaul communications infrastructure, and integration with back-office systems to support data collection and message development and broadcasting.
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