Author: Jason Conley

OmniAir Consortium®, the leading industry association promoting interoperability and certification for ITS, tolling, and connected vehicles, welcomes Orange County California’s Transportation Corridor Agencies (TCA) as OmniAir’s newest associate member.

TCA is a public agency responsible for planning, financing, constructing, and operating California’s largest network of toll roads. There are 51 miles of roadway within Orange County that include State Routes 73, 133, 241, and 261, which are public roads owned by Caltrans and financed with private funds.

“TCA has long been a tolling industry thought leader, with a demonstrated commitment innovation, said Jason Conley, Executive Director of OmniAir Consortium. “As the largest tolling operator in California, we welcome insights in helping to advance OmniAir® programs for tolling, road usage charge (RUC), and connected vehicles.”

The Toll Roads have been providing a choice for drivers for 20 years. Today, more than 250,000 transactions are recorded per day. As the region’s population increases and the economy grows, TCA works toward ensuring that The Toll Roads remain valuable, congestion-free alternatives to local freeways. TCA is committed to excellent customer service, improving mobility, and preserving our quality of life now and in the future.

About OmniAir Consortium

OmniAir Consortium is the leading industry association promoting interoperability and certification for ITS, tolling, and connected vehicles. OmniAir’s membership includes public agencies, private companies, research institutions, and independent test laboratories. Learn more about OmniAir at www.omniair.org

About Transportation Corridor Agencies

Transportation Corridor Agencies are two joint powers authorities formed by the California legislature in 1986 to plan, finance, construct, and operate Orange County’s public toll road system comprised of the 73, 1332, 241 and 261 Toll Roads, which represent 20% of Orange County’s highway system.  TCA continues to meet the region’s growing need for congestion-free transportation alternatives. www.thetollroads.com

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OmniAir’s Valentine’s Day gift to our members is a 33% discount on Plugfest testing tickets! Act quickly! The sale ends at midnight.

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OmniAir Consortium® has submitted comprehensive comments in support of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s DRAFT National V2X Deployment Plan, which set ambitious goals to expedite the nationwide deployment of vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technology.

“OmniAir® applauds the Department of Transportation for developing a comprehensive plan to accelerate nationwide deployment of lifesaving connected vehicle and infrastructure technologies,” said Jason Conley, Executive Director of OmniAir Consortium. “The Plan sets ambitious but achievable goals and recognizes the importance of interoperability and certification in the nationwide deployment of V2X. OmniAir looks forward to working with the Department and the transportation community to advance our shared goal of accelerating V2X deployment.”

In October, the Department of Transportation published a DRAFT plan, “Saving Lives with Connectivity: A Plan to Accelerate V2X Deployment.” The Department invited comments from transportation stakeholders, with a deadline of January 31.

OmniAir’s full comments, as filed, are available here.

OmniAir offers independent, third-party testing and certification for V2X Onboard Units (OBU), Roadside Units (RSU), and modules, through a network of accredited test laboratories, using qualified test equipment and validated test cases. OmniAir Certification provides assurance that devices conform to industry standards, and meet interoperability, security, and performance requirements.

About OmniAir Consortium

OmniAir Consortium is the leading industry association promoting interoperability and certification for ITS, tolling, and connected vehicles. OmniAir’s membership includes public agencies, private companies, research institutions, and independent test laboratories. Learn more about OmniAir at www.omniair.org

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OmniAir Consortium®, the leading industry association promoting connected interoperability and certification for ITS, tolling, and connected vehicles has opened registration for the next OmniAir Plugfest in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

The OmniAir Plugfest at Mcity is hosted in partnership with the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) the week of May 13-17, 2024. Mcity is the world’s first purpose-built proving ground for testing the performance and safety of connected vehicles and technologies under controlled and realistic conditions.

OmniAir Plugfests are the premiere testing event for connected vehicles, bringing together leading C-V2X device manufacturers, automotive OEMs, test equipment providers, and test laboratories from around the world. 

This week-long event will feature:

  • V2X interoperability and conformance testing
  • Field performance testing
  • Security / SCMS interoperability testing
  • Safety applications and use V2X case testing
  • Connected Mobility Symposium
  • Technology demonstrations and tours

 ‘Super Early Bird’ registration is available for testing teams, with a whopping 33% discount off of the standard registration price.  Act fast – this offer is valid only for online registrations completed by February 14th.

This “Super Early Bird” discount is exclusively available to OmniAir Members.

OmniAir offers independent, third-party testing and certification of connected vehicle and tolling technologies through a network of independent, accredited test labs. OmniAir full-stack testing and certification for C-V2X OBUs, RSUs, and modules is designed to ensure devices are interoperable and conform to industry standards.

To learn more about OmniAir Plugfest and OmniAir Certification programs, visit our website at www.omniair.org.

 

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“We are excited to bring OmniAir Plugfest back to Mcity, with its world-class connected and automated vehicle test facilities,” said Jason Conley, Executive Director for OmniAir Consortium. “OmniAir Plugfests are key to accelerating nationwide V2X deployment and promoting interoperability.”

In conjunction with Plugfest, OmniAir, and UMTRI will jointly host a one-day Connected Mobility Symposium, featuring leading experts and decisionmakers from government, industry, and academia. Keynote presentations connected vehicle technology demos, and tours of the Mcity test facility will offer attendees marketing, networking, learning, and technical knowledge exchange opportunities.

Laboratory and field testing will take place at the Mcity Test Facility in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The Symposium will take place on the University of Michigan campus in Ann Arbor.

About OmniAir Consortium

OmniAir Consortium is the leading industry association promoting interoperability and certification for ITS, tolling, and connected vehicles. OmniAir’s membership includes public agencies, private companies, research institutions, and independent test laboratories. Learn more about OmniAir at www.omniair.org

About UMTRI

UMTRI is a global leader in transportation research and a partner of choice for industry leaders, foundations, and government agencies. UMTRI is one of the largest research institutes at U-M in terms of research expenditures, at $20 million annually. The institute has conducted over 1,000 research projects and collected hundreds of terabytes of data. www.umtri.umich.edu

About Mcity

Mcity is an interdisciplinary, public-private partnership bringing together industry, government, and U-M researchers across campus to transform mobility for the benefit of society. www.mcity.umich.edu/

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OmniAir Consortium® has issued a Call for Nominations for candidates interested in serving on the organization’s Board of Directors.
 
There are currently three open positions for Directors.  In addition, OmniAir is accepting nominations for Officer positions, including Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer.
 
OmniAir® seeks exceptionally qualified candidates who possess the requisite judgment, experience, and expertise to serve in this leadership capacity. Candidates must be willing and able to dedicate the necessary time and resources to help OmniAir advance its mission to promote certification and interoperability for ITS, tolling, and connected vehicles.
 
OmniAir Consortium is a global organization, representing a broad cross-section of transportation technology industries. OmniAir offers independent, third-party testing and certification through a network of accredited test laboratories, using qualified test systems, and validated test cases. OmniAir Certification provides assurance to deployers that devices conform to industry standards and meet interoperability and security requirements.
 
The Board of Directors meets in person 4 times per year (virtual available) and helps to set the strategic direction for the organization.  Committees of the Board include Executive, Finance, Meetings, Bylaws, and Marketing.  OmniAir also operates Working Groups and Sub-Working Groups on topics related to tolling, cybersecurity, Road Usage Charge, and connected vehicle hardware and applications. 
 
Elections will take place at the Annual Meeting of the Board of Directors on December 13, in New York City. Directors serve for a term of three years and are eligible for reelection.
 
Candidates for the OmniAir Consortium Board must be the “primary representative” of an Associate or Executive Member in good standing. For Associate level members interested in serving on the Board, that member must elevate their membership to “Executive” or “OmniAir Sustaining Partner” before its representative can assume a Directorship or Officer position.
 
Candidates are requested to submit a letter of interest, and a copy of their resume and or biography to the Nominating Committee of the Board, via the Executive Director no later than 5:00 PM Eastern on Wednesday, November 15.
 
About OmniAir Consortium: OmniAir Consortium is the leading industry association promoting interoperability and certification for ITS, tolling, and connected vehicles. OmniAir’s membership includes public agencies, private companies, research institutions, and independent test laboratories. Learn more about OmniAir at www.omniair.org.
 

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