Transportation
The Highway Talks Back: Vehicle-to-Infrastructure Systems
Sensors in the street, data in the cloud—roads are getting smarter.
The road reads you: how pavement joins the network
As connected vehicles become the norm, infrastructure is catching up. This article looks at smart signage, adaptive lights, and city-wide traffic systems that respond in real time. DOT planners, civil engineers, and OEM reps weigh in on design and interoperability.
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Sources & Bibliography
USDOT (2024). *ITS V2X Deployment Plan*; SAE International (2023). *Smart Transportation Infrastructure Standards*; NACTO (2023). *Urban Roadway Tech Toolkit*; Ford (2024). *Connected Infrastructure Pilot Data*; Brookings (2023);
By Staff
1 min read · March 29, 2025