Driving Safer Roads for All: V2X Connectivity and the National Roadway Safety Strategy

As technological advancements accelerate, the convergence of Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) communication and the National Roadway Safety Strategy (NRSS) is revolutionizing transportation safety. In this keynote, Dr. Robert C. Hampshire, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology and Chief Science Officer at the U.S. Department of Transportation, will explore how V2X technologies are transforming road safety by enhancing vehicle connectivity and protecting vulnerable road users (VRUs). Dr. Hampshire will outline the U.S. DOT’s comprehensive V2X strategy, focusing on its role in supporting NRSS goals to reduce traffic fatalities and serious injuries. By leveraging real-time communication between vehicles, infrastructure, pedestrians, and cyclists, this strategy aims to create a more responsive and interconnected transportation ecosystem. He will also discuss the critical role of V2X in addressing the unique safety needs of VRUs, emphasizing the importance of deploying scalable, secure, and interoperable solutions. Attendees will gain insight into USDOT's vision for a safer, smarter transportation network and the roadmap for integrating cutting-edge connectivity solutions to support a more secure, accessible, and resilient future for all road users..