OmniAir Consortium®, the leading industry association promoting interoperability and certification for ITS, tolling, and connected vehicles is playing an essential role in accelerating nationwide deployment of vehicle-to-everything (V2X) safety technologies. 

On August 16, the U.S. Department of Transportation released the final version of the National V2X Deployment Plan, “Saving Lives with Connectivity: A Plan to Accelerate V2X Deployment.”  Developed with extensive input from key V2X stakeholders, the plan lays out short, medium, and long-term goals for V2X deployments in the United States. 

OmniAir® supports the goals of the National V2X Deployment Plan, especially its emphasis on the role of “V2X Certification” in ensuring the availability of trusted, interoperable V2X systems for deployment.

OmniAir’s first-in-the-world certification programs for cellular vehicle-to-everything (C-V2X) on-board units (OBUs), roadside units (RSUs), and modules are helping vendors and deployers alike.  OmniAir Certified® devices conform to industry standards and meet interoperability and security requirements. 

Here are a few specific actions that OmniAir and our members are doing to support the National V2X Deployment Plan:

1. Independent, Third-Party Testing & Certification.  OmniAir offers independent, third-party testing and certification programs for V2X technologies, using a global network of accredited test laboratories, qualified test systems, and validated test cases.  OmniAir is the only organization that offers a full-stack conformance assessment certification program for C-V2X devices (OBUS, RSUs, and modules), including security and performance testing.  
2. Plugfest Testing & Readiness Events.  Twice a year, OmniAir brings together V2X device manufacturers, test labs, test equipment providers, and engineering firms for a week of comprehensive V2X testing in lab and field environments.  These testing events provide V2X equipment providers with valuable feedback on the readiness of their devices for certification and/or deployment, as well as a snapshot of industry progress.
3. Webinars and Knowledge Exchange. OmniAir offers webinars and technical training for our members, including deep dive learning sessions and technology demonstrations at our Plugfests from known V2X experts worldwide.
4. OmniAir has developed an open-source test control interface (OmniAir TCI) that helps vendors, test equipment providers, and laboratories automate their compliance testing. The OmniAir TCI is free, open-source tool available to all.
5. OmniAir maintains a comprehensive library of test documents, guidance notes, test plans, and procedures that interpret industry standards and guide laboratories in V2X testing.

In addition, OmniAir is preparing for the future with new and expanded certification programs:

• Aftermarket V2X Device Testing & Certification
• Interoperability & Reference Device Testing
• V2X Application Testing (Field & Bench)
• Certification for V2X-based RUC payment solutions