Michael Baker International to implement US smart mobility corridor

Michael Baker International will provide technical management for the implementation of connected vehicle technologies along a 35-mile stretch of the US Route 33 near Columbus, Ohio. The project aims to make roads safer, less congested and equipped for real-life testing of connected and autonomous vehicles and is scheduled for completion in January 2020. NW 33 Innovation Corridor Council of Governments (NW33) chose the provider of engineering solutions in a $1m (£710,200) contract that runs between the
April 5, 2018 Read time: 2 mins

Michael Baker International will provide technical management for the implementation of connected vehicle technologies along a 35-mile stretch of the US Route 33 near Columbus, Ohio. The project aims to make roads safer, less congested and equipped for real-life testing of connected and autonomous vehicles and is scheduled for completion in January 2020.

NW 33 Innovation Corridor Council of Governments (NW33) chose the provider of engineering solutions in a $1m (£710,200) contract that runs between the City of Dublin and the City of Marysville.

Through the agreement, Michael Baker International and subconsultant, Alten-Cresttek, will assist project sponsors and partners in using insights gained from the project to improve safety and create opportunities for economic development throughout the corridor. Members include the cities of Dublin and Maryville, Union County, Ohio Department of Transportation, DriveOhio, Honda, Battelle, TRC and the Ohio State University College of Engineering.

This scheme is part of a wider $15m (£10m) initiative which includes a $6m (£4.2m) US Department of Transportation grant awarded to NW33 in 2016.

The 33 Smart Mobility Corridor connects the Transportation Research Centre and the Ohio State University’s Centre for Automotive Research. In addition, it provides a link to smart mobility initiatives taking place at the Smart Columbus project.

UTC

Related Content

  • June 2, 2016
    Siemens technology supports UK’s first connected road test environment
    Intelligent traffic systems company Siemens has begun working on its latest Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CAV) project, in a collaborative partnership to create one of the most advanced environments for CAV technologies in the UK. Together with nine other consortium members, the UK Connected Intelligent Transport Environment (UK CITE) project will see trials on UK roads as early as next year, following a successful application for funding from the Government’s US%$144 million (£100 million) Intelli
    Read More
  • December 8, 2020
    LA transport to receive fibre-optic boost
    Network is expected to aid the development of smart city applications
    Read More
  • December 5, 2017
    Hamburg’s on-demand alternative to commuting by car
    As Hamburg is confirmed as the host for the 2021 ITS World Congress, David Crawford looks at the city’s moves towards enabling MaaS-type operations. Germany’s second-largest city, Hamburg, is pinning its civic reputation on having its promised all-electric, on-demand, shuttle bus ridesharing service up and running by 2018. Partners in the three-year project are regional metro and bus service provider Hamburger Hochbahn and Volkswagen Group’s Berlinbased mobility innovation subsidiary Moia, which was set
    Read More
  • December 16, 2016
    Video analytics enhances urban rail safety
    David Crawford explores some promising innovations for North American commuters. North America is experiencing a surge in commuter rail and metro development. The US now has 75 light rail and metro networks in operation; and California, in particular, is actively exploring ways of developing the state’s existing passenger rail operations into a fully integrated system.
    Read More

Highlighted Content