The author further emphasizes the need for roadside technology that can discern real-time information, back-end software systems to analyze the gathered data, and a reliable communication system between the infrastructure and vehicles. The author concludes by urging for swift action and substantial investments to facilitate the adoption of CAVs and smart roads, which can not only transform transportation but also support and enhance the work of first responders.
Key takeaways:
- Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CAVs), in collaboration with smart roads, have the potential to reduce the overall number of accidents and roadway fatalities, easing the burden of first responders.
- Smart roads can provide real-time alerts to first responders in critical situations, enhancing public safety and emergency management.
- Infrastructure needs to be built that focuses on augmenting CAVs for safe operation, providing critical information to first responders, and enabling timely alerts for first responders.
- Investments are needed to facilitate the adoption of CAVs and the building of infrastructure that can provide critical data to CAVs, which will ultimately reduce the workload of first responders.