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Connecting the West
In June of 2024, the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) awarded The Utah Department of Transportation (UTDOT) a $20 million grant to establish the Connecting the West program. This funding enables UDOT, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) and other involved partners to implement innovative V2X technologies that save lives and increase mobility while ensuring interoperability between state systems.
To learn more about the Connect the West program, click here.
Connected Vehicle technology
What are Connected Vehicles?
Connected Vehicle technology is a kind of "digital seatbelt" whereby Departments of Transportation can send important safety information directly to vehicles on the highway.
One key player in the fast-growing Connected Vehicle space is called Vehicle-to-Everything technology (V2X). The application uses roadway technology to warn drivers of upcoming traffic slowdowns, snowplows ahead, construction zones, inclement weather, and more. Just as a seatbelt provides essential physical protection in a crash, V2X technology offers a virtual layer of safety by delivering real-time information and alerts to drivers. V2X systems equip drivers with the tools they need to avoid hazards and make safer, more informed decisions while behind the wheel.
WYDOT Report: V2X interoperability testing
This video from November 2024 shows some recent Connected Vehicle testing, including Vehcile-to-Everything (V2X) testing.
History of Connected Vehicle programs at WYDOT
Wyoming is a pioneer in this space. In 2015, the US Department of Transportation chose Wyoming as one of three states to participate in the Connected Vehicle Pilot Deployment Program. WYDOT began partnering with Laramie-based engineering firm TriHydro developing and deploying its growing connected vehicle network, incuding the Situation Data Exchange (SDX). The SDX is a one-stop shop for critical, authenticated traveler information – a centralized data retention and distribution source for connected and autonomous vehicle information such as Traveler Information Messages (TIMs). Common TIMs include emergency alerts, weather alerts and work zone alerts.
In 2024, WYDOT received a Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) grant, a federal discretionary grant that aimed to to create smarter work zones through connected vehicle programs. Learn more here!
