Leidos/FHWA - Lane Change/Merge

The purpose of this project is to initiate foundational experimental research, based upon enabling technologies for automated operation and V2X communications, in the areas of:

Gap Opening/Closing for Merging into Convoy Demonstration



FHWA Research Vehicles and Installed Equipment


Results from On Road Test Vehicles


Proposed Scenarios for Future Phases

Weaving (Cloverleaf Entry/Exit Lane)


Zipper Merge and Construction Zone


Integration of Real (blue) and Virtual (red) Cars


Infrastructure Supported Vehicle Tracking in Mixed Traffic


Freeway Entrance with Infrastructure Support