US DoT RFI regarding nomadic mobility data collection devices

The US Department of Transportation has announced a Request for Information (RFI) for documents related to nomadic devices for real time data collection. The purpose of the notice is to obtain information, for planning purposes, concerning the availability of nomadic data collection devices for real time travel data with what are perceived to be unique capabilities for operating in a highly mobile environment; and to determine whether the needed capabilities exist or where there are gaps that need to be fil
June 28, 2012 Read time: 2 mins
The 324 US Department of Transportation has announced a Request for Information (RFI) for documents related to nomadic devices for real time data collection. The purpose of the notice is to obtain information, for planning purposes, concerning the availability of nomadic data collection devices for real time travel data with what are perceived to be unique capabilities for operating in a highly mobile environment; and to determine whether the needed capabilities exist or where there are gaps that need to be filled, through the development and certification of new data acquisition devices and/or systems.

Information gathered through public comment will inform decisions on whether and how to acquire devices as part of the 781 ITS JPO (Joint Program Office) connected vehicle mobility research programme's testing agenda. The notice provides a high-level description of the envisioned capabilities of the devices. Respondents are invited to comment on any of the items described herein; in particular, respondents are encouraged to address the specific questions featured at the end of this RFI.

To learn more, visit www.fbo.gov.

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