On the cusp of having the first fully connected city transportation network in the country, Connected Marysville will allow 25,000 residents to test the latest safety technology.
All 29 traffic signals in the city have been upgraded to deliver signal phase, timing data and other safety messages to vehicles that will be outfitted with on-board units (OBUs).
As cars become more sophisticated, Connected Marysville is now able to communicate with them via on-board units in order to enhance the safety and efficiency of those vehicles. Connected Marysville is a CEAV infrastructure that includes broadband and roadside units, creating the first city-wide deployment of CV technology in the U.S. In this environment, companies, government agencies, and academia can develop and test technology throughout the entire city in real-life situations, such as pedestrian crossing, red light, lane closure, and railroad crossing warnings.
Connected Marysville is the perfect playground for testing all aspects of connected commercial vehicle technology. Because of the town’s size, tests can be set up quickly and data can be collected in a more time-sensitive and cost-effective manner than larger models.
The US 33 Smart Mobility Corridor brings together firms, public agencies, universities, institutes, and people to collaborate on new services, products, and systems in real-life contexts.