Author: Ryan Hall

OmniAir Consortium®, the leading industry association promoting interoperability and certification for Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), tolling, and connected vehicles, announces the award of the first OmniAir Certification for a C-V2X roadside unit (RSU) for deployment within the United States to Cohda Wireless, for their MK6 RSU.

OmniAir Certified® devices are tested for conformance to industry standards, as well as interoperability, performance, and security requirements.  Every day, infrastructure owner-operators (IOO’s) rely on OmniAir’s independent, third-party testing and certification programs to ensure the availability of trusted communications equipment for V2X and tolling deployments.

This RSU conforms to OmniAir’s LTE-V2X (RSU) Release 1 Conformance test specifications.   These industry-developed test cases are based on state-of-the-art technology standards for connected vehicles and transportation environments.

“Congratulations to Cohda Wireless for being the first to achieve OmniAir Certification for a C-V2X RSU under the FCC Waiver,” said Jason Conley, Executive Director of OmniAir Consortium. “OmniAir is committed to supporting the deployment of trusted, interoperable, and certified V2X technologies to improve road safety in the United States and throughout the world. This milestone will allow for the deployment of C-V2X technologies within the 5.895-5.925 GHz band to support intelligent transportation systems (ITS) operations.”

The Cohda Wireless RSU was tested at the DEKRA, an OmniAir Authorized Test Laboratory located in Málaga, Spain. DEKRA utilized OmniAir Qualified Test Equipment from Keysight Technology and Spirent.

OmniAir offers independent, third-party testing and certification for C-V2X radios and modules through a network of accredited test laboratories. These laboratories employ qualified test equipment and validated test cases. Please visit our website for more information about OmniAir’s certification programs.

About OmniAir Consortium:

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

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With more EVs, hybrid, and fuel-efficient vehicles traveling our roads, state DOTs and other infrastructure owner-operators are looking for alternatives to the gas tax to fund much-needed transportation infrastructure. Many states have been piloting road usage charging (RUC) programs, using various technologies and approaches as an alternative method of collecting highway user fees.

OmniAir’s RUC Working Group is focused on developing a new certification program that will meet the requirements of agencies deploying RUC programs. The Working Group is tasked with developing a certification program for RUC based on stakeholder requirements and industry standards, including the newly published SAE J3217/R standard.

Last week, OmniAir hosted its stakeholder engagement forum in Baltimore, Maryland, drawing participation from leading state DOTs, tolling agencies, and RUC technology providers.

OmniAir’s Road Usage Charging (RUC) certification and stakeholder engagement program are pivotal in shaping the future landscape of transportation systems. Within OmniAir Consortium, the RUC Certification Working Group is the platform that allows private and public stakeholders to collaborate, innovate, and shape the future of RUC certification.

The RUC Stakeholder Engagement Tiger Team is a crucial part of the Working Group. It is responsible for several initiatives that are propelling the certification program forward. By actively involving stakeholders in the decision-making process and understanding their diverse needs and perspectives, the Working Group is dedicated to creating a comprehensive and inclusive certification framework that truly represents the interests and requirements of all stakeholders.

For private entities and public agencies, the question is: What’s in it for you? By becoming a part of OmniAir and actively participating in the Working Group, you can not only influence the future of RUC certification but also stay informed of programs and technology. Your continued involvement ensures that your needs are heard and integrated into the program, giving you a say in the future of transportation.

OmniAir is opening the working group to non-OmniAir member stakeholders for a limited duration. This is an extraordinary opportunity to be part of the select few who help shape the future of RUC certification at an early stage. Contact Berkenda, Director, Business Operations & Strategic Projects at OmniAir, for consideration and to be part of this exclusive group.

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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At last month’s OmniAir Plugfest @ Mcity in Ann Arbor, Michigan OmniAir Consortium® members successfully tested the interoperability of Security Credential Management Systems (SCMS).  For the first time, SCMS providers from across Europe, Asia, and North America participated in the SCMS interoperability testing using new mandatory security tests developed by OmniAir® and its members.

Leading PKI security providers for the IoT and connected vehicle industry, Autocrypt, INTEGRITY Security Services, Microsec, and SAESOL TECH, demonstrated registration of C-V2X devices, execution of a series of certificate request procedures, and issuance of certificates using the interfaces in accordance with the IEEE 1609.2.1 security standard. 

 

These tests were developed by OmniAir’s Cybersecurity Working Group, representing a cross-section of the V2X industry, cybersecurity experts, test laboratories, and deploying agencies.

OBU and RSU devices that leverage chipsets and software from multiple vendors are adopting the 1609.2.1 standard, paving the way for commercial deployments that leverage shared trust amongst mutually verified messages signed by each SCMS provider. 

“OmniAir is committed to advancing the security of connected vehicles through testing and certification” said Jason Conley, Executive Director of OmniAir Consortium.  “Successful testing events like this help to build trust and advance nationwide deployment of V2X technologies.”

SCMS Manager recently issued a test Certificate Trust List (CTL) as the accepted mechanism for establishing trust with multiple SCMS systems and was available during last month’s OmniAir Plugfest to support interoperability. It leveraged root certificates from the four SCMS providers to ensure shared trust.

This milestone demonstrates the industry’s commitment to ensuring scalable, secure, and interoperable devices in a C-V2X ecosystem. The Plugfest demonstrated the promise of how 1609.2.1-based devices can deliver roadside safety and traffic efficiency.  The successful message signing and verification based on 1609.2.1 marks a progression in connected technologies with learnings that can shape future communication 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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OmniAir Consortium® welcomes NoTraffic, the developer of the world’s leading mobility platform, as the newest OmniAir® member.  

Founded in 2017, NoTraffic’s real-time, plug-and-play autonomous traffic management platform uses AI and cloud computing to reinvent how cities run their transportation networks. NoTraffic works with cities and traffic agencies throughout the United States and Canada on their urban mobility challenges, with a focus on improving key metrics – such as delay times, CO2 pollution, and safety.

Notraffic is taking a transformative approach to transportation with its innovative sensor technology, particularly its V2X sensors. These sensors play a pivotal role in aggregating and analyzing data to optimize traffic flow and enhance overall road safety. By harnessing the power of real-time data, Notraffic is at the forefront of creating smarter, more efficient transportation systems for the future.

“We are excited to have one of the world’s most innovative mobility start-ups as our newest OmniAir member,” said Jason Conley, Executive Director of OmniAir Consortium.  “Their decision to join OmniAir is a reflection of our shared commitment to advance the deployment of trusted technologies across our transportation networks to address big challenges—like safety, mobility, and emissions reductions.”

NoTraffic’s platform transforms any signalized intersection into a software defined infrastructure within a couple of hours. Its AI-enabled mobility platform prioritizes safety by adapting to the diverse needs of modern transportation, including the detection of vulnerable road users like pedestrians and cyclists.

Additionally, the company offers a first-ever mobility marketplace, in a single platform, with access to multiple services for enhanced safety, data analysis, efficiency, detection and more to be flexible and scalable, catering to the unique needs of different cities today 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.

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Last week, OmniAir held a very successful Plugfest at the world-class Mcity test facility in Ann Arbor, Michigan. 

Twenty-seven companies participated in the week-long connected vehicle testing event. The latest C-V2X radios underwent rigorous testing for conformance, interoperability, and security in laboratory and field environments. Participants had the opportunity to work with leading V2X testing experts from around the world.

 The goal of OmniAir Plugfests is to help ensure devices conform to industry standards, are interoperable, and meet security and performance requirements.  Plugfest participation helps to ensure the readiness of C-V2X equipment for deployment on our roads and in our vehicles.

This OmniAir Plugfest saw participation from the U.S. Department of Transportation, three OmniAir Authorized Test Laboratories, four SCMS providers, and multiple wireless and V2X test systems providers.

Participating C-V2X device manufacturers rotated between a dozen test stations, working collaboratively with testing experts to help test, debug, and improve their devices in a collaborative environment.

“It was exciting to see the energy and enthusiasm on display at this OmniAir Plugfest, said Jason Conley, Executive Director of OmniAir Consortium. “Engineers and developers from around the world collaborate and cooperate in an open environment, which makes OmniAir testing events unique. Only by working together can we help to ensure the availability of trusted communications technologies to make our roads and vehicles safe and reliable for everyone.”

The week featured a Connected Mobility Workshop, hosted in partnership with the University of Michigan Transportation Institute, and keynote speakers from the Michigan Department of Transportation and the University of Michigan’s Automotive Research Institute. 

Attendees also had the opportunity to participate in a “listening session” hosted by the U.S. Department of Transportation on the 2nd Report & Order and offer feedback on technical rules regarding the ITS band in the 5.9 GHz spectrum. 

To all the participants of the 13th Plugfest, a heartfelt thank you for your invaluable contributions to this special event. For those who missed out, rest assured – the next Plugfest is scheduled for November, with the host location to be announced soon. 

Don’t miss the chance to be part of this dynamic and impactful gathering, where you can work with leading experts, test and improve your devices, and ensure they meet the latest industry standards and requirements.

Also, check out the OmniAir Facebook page for photos of our event. 

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