Author: Ryan Hall

OmniAir Consortium® welcomes Illinois Tollway, as the newest OmniAir member.  As an OmniAir Sustaining Partner, Illinois Tollway will help guide the strategic direction of OmniAir’s testing and certification programs for trusted transportation technologies.

“Illinois Tollway is a recognized leader in mobility, safety, and tolling innovation,” said Jason Conley, Executive Director of OmniAir. “Their demonstrated leadership and expertise will be invaluable as we continue to expand OmniAir’s certification programs to better serve public agencies and accelerate deployment of V2X technologies across the nation.”

The Illinois Tollway is a user-fee system that receives no state or federal fund for maintenance and operations. The agency maintains and operates 294 miles of tollways across 12 counties in Northern Illinois, serving more than 1.6 million drivers daily. The Tollway is advancing innovation, safety, and mobility in one of the nation’s most critical transportation corridors.

The Illinois Tollway has supported C-V2X pilot deployments, participated in early SCMS integration efforts, and continues to explore new approaches for real-world V2X applications. Their inclusion as a Sustaining Member strengthens OmniAir’s mission to unite public agencies and private innovators in accelerating connected mobility.

Interested in becoming a member?
Join a growing network of innovators who are shaping the future of connected and intelligent transportation. For more information about OmniAir membership opportunities, please contact Ryan Hall, Vice President of Business Development.

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 certification and interoperability for ITS, tolling and connected vehicles, is issuing a Call for Speakers & Technology Demonstrations for its OmniAir Michigan Plugfest in October. 

OmniAir Michigan Plugfest, hosted in partnership with SCMS Manager, will take place October 6-10 at the American Center for Mobility automotive test facility and proving grounds in Ypsilanti, Michigan, just outside of Detroit.  

OmniAir Plugfests are the premiere testing events for connected vehicles, bringing together engineering teams from automotive OEMs, vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technology providers, test laboratories, and test equipment providers from around the world.  In addition to testing in laboratory and field environments, OmniAir Plugfests offers opportunities for technical learning and knowledge exchange for participants.  

Throughout the week, OmniAir Plugfest will feature daily deep-dive technical presentations and product demonstrations.  These are opportunities to learn about technical standards, test tools, and cutting-edge research on vehicle and infrastructure connectivity. 

Workshop 

In addition, OmniAir will host a one-day workshop and technical demonstrations on Tuesday, October 7th.  Featured speakers and panels of experts from government, industry and academic institutions will explore the latest in policy and technical developments that will shape the future of vehicle connectivity. 

We are seeking speakers on the following topics: 

  • Connected and automated vehicle deployment projects 
  • V2X applications for public safety and protecting vulnerable road-users 
  • Network V2X (V2N2X) use cases and architectures 
  • V2X-based tolling and in-vehicle payments 
  • Automotive cybersecurity and SCMS interoperability 
  • Connected intersections and the use of AI to improve traffic flows 
  • Standards, certification, and interoperability  

Interested in speaking? Complete the online speaker application form before August 31.   

Technology Demonstrations 

During the workshop and throughout the Plugfest, we will offer demonstration opportunities to showcase V2X technologies, use cases, and testing tools. OmniAir is seeking applicants for live technology demonstrations. 

Submit your technology demonstration proposals before September 15. For questions about technical demonstrations, sponsorship opportunities, or Plugfest testing, please reach out to Ryan Hall, VP of Business Development. 

For more information about OmniAir Plugfest, please visit our website at www.omniair.org  

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OmniAir Consortium®, in partnership with SCMS Manager, will host the OmniAir Michigan Plugfest the week of October 6-10 at the world-class American Center for Mobility (ACM) automotive test facility and proving grounds in Ypsilanti, Michigan, just outside of Detroit.

“We are excited to bring OmniAir Plugfest back to Michigan—the beating heart of the global automotive industry,” said Jason Conley, Executive Director of OmniAir Consortium. “This OmniAir Plugfest will help to ensure the availability of trusted, interoperable C-V2X technology is ready to deploy across our nation—and around the world.”

OmniAir Plugfests are the premier testing events for connected vehicles.  These events bring together leading automotive OEMs, Tier One Suppliers, vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technology providers, test laboratories, test systems providers, and infrastructure owner-operators (IOO) for a week of comprehensive testing in laboratory and field environments.  In addition to testing, OmniAir Plugfests feature technical learning sessions throughout the week, a one-day workshop, and live technology demonstrations.

The theme of this Plugfest will be interoperability and readiness for deployment.  Participants will have the opportunity for device-to-device testing, V2X application testing, and security, along with standards conformance testing. Testing will be available for C-V2X OBUs, RSUs, and modules.

This year’s Plugfest will incorporate SCMS Manager profiles and certificate policies, thanks to a new collaboration between OmniAir and the SCMS Manager.  By integrating security certificate management into Plugfest activities, participants will have the opportunity to validate devices not only for OmniAir Certification and interoperability, but also for compliance with critical V2X security policies. This ensures a more complete readiness path for real-world deployment.

OmniAir Plugfests are part of a comprehensive readiness program that helps engineering teams prepare for device certification and deployment.  OmniAir Certification ensures that deployers can trust V2X equipment and technology to be secure, interoperable, and compliant with industry standards.

Host Facility

Testing will take place at the American Center for Mobility’s 500-acre automotive proving ground, test facility, and event destination, where automotive companies can research, develop, test, and showcase advanced mobile technologies. 

With a focus on safe, sustainable, and secure innovations, ACM provides a confidential and real-world environment for testing. With its test track, garage labs, and numerous resources, our goal is to support your company’s efforts to shape the future of the automotive industry.

ACM is conveniently located near the Detroit International Airport and is a short drive from the attractions of nearby Detroit and Ann Arbor.

Early Bird Registration

Save by registering before August 15 and take advantage of discounted rates for this critical industry event.  Register early—space is limited!

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About OmniAir Consortium
OmniAir Consortium is the leading industry association promoting interoperability and certification for intelligent transportation systems (ITS), tolling, and connected vehicles. Our members include public agencies, private companies, research institutions, and independent test labs.

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OmniAir Consortium®, the leading industry association promoting interoperability and certification for ITS, tolling, and connected vehicles, is pleased to announce that Kapsch’s Janus MPR-2.4 Interior Reader and Janus MPR-4.1 Exterior Reader have earned OmniAir Certification for Open Road Tolling under the RFID-MPD R1.0 conformance assessment program.

Both devices were rigorously tested by DEKRA at their laboratory in Sterling, Virginia, with field evaluations conducted at SunTrax in Auburndale, Florida. The Kapsch Janus readers demonstrated compliance with Release 1 test cases for the single- and multi-protocol UHF RFID tolling using TDM, 6B80K, and ISO-6C protocols in transportation environments.

“Congratulations to Kapsch TrafficCom North America on earning OmniAir Certification for two Kapsch Janus readers,” said Jason Conley, Executive Director of OmniAir Consortium. “OmniAir Certification offers assurance to deploying agencies that tolling equipment meets rigorous standards conformance, interoperability, and performance requirements.”

Built on a flexible and scalable architecture, Kapsch’s JANUS Multi-Protocol Readers are designed to support all major North American tolling protocols. The MPR-2.4 and MPR-4.1 models are the industry’s only truly redundant multi-protocol readers, offering eight individual RF channels for flexible and cost-effective deployments.

The MPR-2.4 interior reader, in particular, offers streamlined installation and integration, along with advanced time-sharing capabilities for multiple protocols—making it ideal for agencies seeking to optimize protocol capture and ease the transition to an interoperable future.

OmniAir Certification provides independent, third-party testing for RFID tolling devices and connected vehicle technologies, including both C-V2X and DSRC OBUs and RSUs.
 
Visit our product certification page to learn more about the Kapsch-certified readers and other OmniAir Certified® products.
 

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® welcomes Parsons Corporation leader in national security and global infrastructure, as our newest member.

Headquartered in Chantilly Virginia, with more than 20,000 employees globally, Parsons is a leading disruptive technology provider in the global infrastructure and national security markets, with capabilities across transportation, environmental remediation, urban development, cyber and intelligence, space and missile defense, and critical infrastructure protection.

“We are excited to welcome Parsons as our newest OmniAir member” said Jason Conley, Executive Director of OmniAir. “Parson’s deep experience and expertise in transportation technology will help OmniAir to advance its mission of promoting interoperability and certification.”

Parsons is the developer of iNET®, an industry-leading intelligent transportation software (ATMS) that serves a diverse range of users, including cities, states, airports, seaports, and event venues. iNET® integrates artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to deliver advanced monitoring, decision support, and optimized transportation system performance. With a strong focus on cybersecurity and real-time connected vehicle data integration, iNET® exemplifies the future of intelligent mobility.

Interested in becoming a member?
Join a growing network of innovators who are shaping the future of connected and intelligent transportation. For more information about OmniAir membership opportunities, please contact Ryan Hall, Vice President of Business Development.

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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