Author: Ryan Hall

DriveOhio’s Aaron Moore has been appointed to lead a new committee focused on all technical aspects of planning for OmniAir Plugfest events. The OmniAir Plugfest Technical Planning Committee will be responsible for developing test plans, testing schedules, and technical requirements for particpants. 

OmniAir Plugfests are the premiere testing events for connected vehicles, offering participants a week of comprehensive conformance, interoperability, security, and performance testing in lab and field environments.  Held twice a year, OmniAir Plugfests bring together leading test laboratories, test equipment providers, and device manufacturers from around the world. 

The committee will be responsible for the following:

  • Identify a basic set of test cases that must be passed before performing more advanced testing
  • Identify advanced test cases, such as applications/use cases, and location accuracy
  • Mandatory requirements for devices under test (DUT) and test equipment
  • Reporting methodology for test equipment and DUTs to enter daily test results
  • Testing matrix showing which days are dedicated to the field and laboratory testing and if they will run concurrently
  • Test schedule based on capabilities of equipment providers/test laboratories and number of DUTs and types registered

“Aaron is the perfect candidate to lead this new committee due to his extensive knowledge and experience, having participated in testing and planning for nearly every OmniAir Plugfest since 2018,” said Jason Conley, Executive Director of OmniAir.”  

OmniAir is seeking qualified candidates interested in serving on the Plugfest Technical Planning Committee.  Representatives must have prior OmniAir Plugfest testing experience–either as a “test station” provider, security certificate provider, or as an engineer representing a DUT. Candidates should commit to in-person participation at least one OmniAir Plugfest per year.

The Technical Planning Committee will work closely with the Meetings Committee, which is responsible for all non-technical aspects (venue, workshop, sponsorships) of Plugfest planning.

Those interested in serving on the committee should send a note to Ryan Hall, Vice President, 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 interoperability and certification for ITS, tolling, and connected vehicles, announces the election of four new Directors. OmniAir’s leadership comprises executive and thought leaders from the connected vehicle ecosystem.

“Each of these new directors has already contributed to the success of OmniAir® through their dedication and contributions to our working groups, certification programs, and testing events,” said Jason Conley, Executive Director of OmniAir. “Adding their expertise to our leadership team will strengthen our position in the industry as they help drive the future of connected vehicles.”  

Newly Elected Directors – Directors serve a three-year term

Re-Elected Officers and Directors – Officers and Directors serve a three-year term

  • P.J. Wilkins, Executive Director, E-ZPass Group & IAG Service Corporation – Vice-Chair
  • Jason JonMichael, Assistant Director, Austin Transportation Department -Treasurer
  • Frank Perry, Assistant Vice President, WSP – Secretary
  • Paul Sakamoto, Sr. Director, Engineering for V2X, Harman International

With 100 members worldwide, OmniAir’s membership includes device manufacturers, engineering firms, test labs, test equipment providers, automotive OEMs, Tier One suppliers, and deploying agencies. OmniAir offers independent, third-party testing and certification programs for electronic toll collection and vehicle-to-everything (V2X) connected vehicle technologies.

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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Toll Insight’s Future Customer Service Center (CSC) Conference 2022 will be held on MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2022, from 11:00 AM to 5:30PM (US Eastern). The online event will use our new and improved platform.

Public agency personnel can register for FREE. General Admission personnel can register for $150. Bulk registration is available at step 3 of the registration process (“Payment & Check-Out”).

Thank you to our sponsors, moderators and speakers for all the work to stand-up this event! For any questions or OmniAir Member Coupon Codes, please contact Lev Pinelis, lev@tollinsight.com.

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On November 17, OmniAir Consortium®, the leading industry association promoting interoperability and certification for ITS, tolling, and connected vehicles, met with Federal Communications Commission staff, urging the Commission to quickly grant multiple waiver requests to permit the deployment of Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything (C-V2X) devices, operating in the upper 30 megahertz portion of the 5.9 GHz Band.

In the ex parte meeting, OmniAir®reiterated its support for both the Joint Waiver Request for a nationwide waiver from a group of automakers, equipment manufacturers, and state departments of transportation, as well as requests by multiple transportation departments, including Georgia, Florida, and Maryland DOTs, for the issuance of waivers that would permit deployment of C-V2X OBUs and RSUs.

OmniAir provided the FCC an overview of our organization, membership, and ongoing efforts to enable “trusted communications” for C-V2X services.

In addition, OmniAir briefed the Commission on OmniAir’s independent third-party testing and certification program for C-V2X OBUs, RSUs, and modules.  OmniAir also discussed the role certification and OmniAir Plugfest testing events play in ensuring C-V2X readiness for deployment.  

“We urge the Commission to act quickly in granting the waiver requests,” said Jason Conley, Executive Director of OmniAir.  “OmniAir is ready and willing to provide engineering resources to help overcome any outstanding questions to provide Commission confidence in granting C-V2X Waiver Requests.”

OmniAir Certification and Conformance Testing Program for C-V2X radio devices helps to realize these “trusted communications” between the roadside infrastructure, vehicles, and other transportation users to enhance public safety. 

A copy of OmniAir’s ex parte presentation is available here.

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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The V2X Application Testing working group is designed to advance certification testing for applicable V2X applications and use cases by identifying and developing bench and field certification test cases for conformance and interoperability. Tom Timcho of HNTB has been appointed to chair the working group.

Tom’s technical expertise spans all aspects of ITS and connected vehicle (CV) environments, including standards, architecture, in-vehicle infrastructure, and back-office technologies. His work currently focuses on CV technologies, including the operational and safety elements, interoperability, and integration with existing ITS practices and technologies.

“Tom is the perfect choice to lead the working group forward,” said Jason Conley, Executive Director for OmniAir Consortium. “Under Tom’s guidance, we hope to expand our current set of V2X applications and develop a certification framework for these vital safety applications.

OmniAir has successfully demonstrated a set of V2X applications, including emergency Electronic Brake Light (EEBL), Emergency Vehicle Priority (EVP), Red Light Violation Warning (RLVW), Spot Weather, Pedestrian in Cross Walk, and Lane Closure Work Zone (LCWZ) at the past two OmniAir Plugfest events.

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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