Project Summary
Highway work zones create abrupt changes in lanes and traffic flow, posing challenges for connected and automated vehicles (CAVs). This project develops a trajectory planning system that uses real-time data from smart work zone devices—like connected vests and smart cones—to help CAVs navigate safely and efficiently. The approach will be tested with Caltrans through simulation and field trials, advancing safer integration of CAVs into complex, real-world environments.
