3M and Ferrovial Advance Partnership to Build the Safer, Smarter Roads of the Future

As a world leader in traffic safety solutions, 3M is committed to advancing transportation safety. That’s why 3M’s Transportation Safety Division is expanding its partnership with Ferrovial, a leading developer of transportation infrastructure, to create AIVIA Smart Roads.

3M and Ferrovial, as well as industry leaders and innovators including Microsoft, Kapsch, Capgemini and Telefonica, will use innovative solutions to design and build the smarter connected roads of the future. The ultimate goal is to improve safety, provide reliable travel times, support autonomous vehicles and deliver communication directly to motorists.

“The AIVIA consortium is looking to the future,” said Dr. Dan Chen, president of 3M’s Transportation Safety Division. “This initiative brings together industry leaders who know what it takes to operate a roadway and understand the different pieces needed to make the connected roads of the future possible.”

The initiative is focused on developing 5G smart roads that use advanced monitoring, through sensors and simulation technology, to improve the roadway experience.

“The overarching ambition of AIVIA is to develop a holistic, long-term solution for improving road safety and road capacity while accelerating the adoption of connected and autonomous vehicles in mixed traffic scenarios,” said Adrian Talbot, Head of Centre of Excellence for Mobility at Ferrovial.

A successful pilot: The North Tarrant Express

AIVIA财团的第一个成功项目之一，以及未来互联道路的早期展示是将达拉斯和沃思堡连接的北塔兰特快车（NTE）。这条11英里的道路延伸提供了一个机会，可以使用最新的交通基础设施技术（包括3M™影响探测系统）升级一条主要高速公路。

The system is an easy-to-install monitoring solution that provides real-time data and impact notifications for critical roadway infrastructure like crash cushions, guardrails, signs and traffic barriers. So-called “detection nodes” identify when a vehicle hits these key pieces of infrastructure and sends a warning to the traffic management center. That reduces the need for field surveys and minimizes the time it takes for road crews to search for damaged infrastructure.

“As we look to tackle small-scale physical enhancements that improve safety, such as better lane markings, as well as major enhancements, like adding a digital layer to roadways, the 3M Impact Detection System addresses both,” said Talbot.

Building on the Success of the NTE

Following the success of the NTE project, AIVIA is now looking to the future as it takes the next steps to build safer, more efficient and more connected roads.

AIVIA财团希望对自由流量流量中发生的事情有更深入的了解。例如，实施自动检测事故和监视车辆行为的数字传感器可以帮助团队更好地减轻甚至防止事故。

陈说：“ AIVIA可以帮助联邦机构和州的列表对道路有所不同。”“我们如何利用正在部署在车辆上的技术，例如高级驾驶员援助系统（ADA）和自治水平的提高？我们如何使用连接的技术来提高货运的弹性和效率？驾驶员和道路使用者如何与物理和数字基础设施互动？Aivia有机会帮助将整体方法带入方程式。”

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