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Public Comments & Working Group Sought to Set IVI Research Agenda

January 09, 1998

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has announced the formation of the Intelligent Vehicle Initiative (IVI), a major component of the Intelligent Transportation Systems America program. IVI represents DOT's efforts to merge all vehicle-focused research activities into a multi-agency research and development program. DOT is seeking assistance from industry and stakeholders on the planning of this new initiative.

IVI's purpose is to accelerate the development, availability, and use of driving assistance and control intervention systems to reduce motor vehicle crashes. These systems may include provisions for warning drivers, recommending control actions, intervening with driver control, and introducing temporary or brief automated control of the vehicle in hazardous situations. IVI systems are also intended to improve mobility and highway efficiency through the application of selected motorist information services.

IVI covers applications for passenger cars, light trucks, vans, sports and utility vehicles, commercial trucks, and buses on all types of highways. Special applications, such as emergency response, enforcement, and highway maintenance vehicles, are also included.

DOT is asking for comments on the IVI and for expressions of interest to participate in a working group to provide information to assist in defining and implementing the program. To facilitate the discussion, DOT has issued two background documents. The first is the IVI Business Plan which states the program's vision, mission and goals. The second document is a Request for Information, published in the Federal Register on December 23, which asks for public comment on the content and organization of the program.

Both documents are available on the Internet at www.its.dot.gov/ivi/index.htm The closing date for comments to the Request for Information is January 30.