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Get ready for an exclusive opportunity to deepen your understanding of certified devices as the OmniAir Consortium® hosts a crucial webinar on the importance of certified devices for deployments ahead of the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) upcoming vote to finalize rules allowing Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything (C-V2X) in the 5.9 GHz spectrum, and more agencies roll out C-V2X deployments. This is a perfect opportunity to learn about the critical importance of OmniAir Certified devices from different perspectives. 

This webinar will feature industry leaders:

  • Nick Hegemier, P.E., Managing Director of Infrastructure at DriveOhio
  • Frank Perry, Senior Vice President and Senior Technical Principal for Connected and Automated Vehicles at WSP
  • Randy Roebuck, Senior Vice President of Technology and Certification Services at OmniAir®

Join us on Thursday, August 8, at 9:00 AM EDT for this informative session. Don’t miss this chance to expand your knowledge and network with industry experts—reserve your spot today!

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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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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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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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OmniAir Consortium®, the leading industry association promoting interoperability and certification for ITS, tolling, and connected vehicles, announces the launch of the nation’s first and only certification program for multi-protocol RFID tolling transponders and readers.

The new OmniAir® Certification program offers independent, third-party testing and certification for multi-protocol RFID tolling tags and readers that support the 6C, 6B-80K, and TDM protocols. 

OmniAir Multi-Protocol Tolling Certification is designed to meet the needs of infrastructure owner-operators in the procurement and deployment of trusted equipment for electronic toll collection.  OmniAir Certified® devices are interoperable, conform to industry standards, and meet stringent performance requirements in both laboratory and field environments.

The program builds on OmniAir’s over 12 years of experience in offering certification for single-protocol 6C RFID tags and readers, as well as connected vehicle radios supporting cellular-based or C-V2X technology.

This new certification program is the result of years of collaborative effort between the nation’s tolling agencies and operators, tolling system vendors, consultants, and leading test laboratories and test system providers.  The new certification program is the logical next step of OmniAir Consortium’s work in testing for National Toll Interoperability.

“Through our new certification program, OmniAir Consortium, and our members, are paving the way for National Tolling Interoperability,” said Jason Conley, Executive Director of OmniAir Consortium. “We would like to thank our volunteer members, and the broader tolling community for collaborating in the development of this new OmniAir Multi-Protocol Tolling Certification Program.”

OmniAir Consortium ensures that tolling devices meet specific standards through its certification process. This process involves checking various aspects:

  • Protocol Conformance: Ensuring that the device follows specific communication protocols.
  • Environmental Testing: Assessing how well the device performs in different environmental conditions.
  • Minimum Performance Testing: Checking how the device performs based on specific parameters.
  • Interoperability Testing: Testing whether the device can work well with other devices.
  • Field Testing: Evaluating the device’s performance in real-world scenarios, including single and multi-protocol modes.
  • Optional Testing: Additional testing for specific scenarios.

OmniAir develops a detailed test plan that our authorized test laboratories follow. These tests are conducted using qualified test equipment at their facilities and authorized field sites. OmniAir utilizes four main test specifications that were developed within our Tolling and Emerging Payments Working Group and were vetted and approved by OmniAir’s board of Directors.

  • 800-OA-CONF-TDM – TDM Tolling Protocol Conformance
  • 801-OA- -IO6B80K – ISO 6B-80K Tolling Protocol Conformance
  • 802-OA- -ISO6C – ISO 6C Tolling Protocol Conformance
  • 850-OA-Tolling-SPD-MPT-Test Plan

Eligible applicants may apply for tolling certification testing online.  

OmniAir offers laboratory testing for RFID tolling certification programs, in partnership with DEKRA North America, at their facility in Sterling, Virginia and at multiple OmniAir Authorized Field Test Sites across the United States.

To learn more about OmniAir’s certification programs, we invite you to visit our website or directly contact Ryan Hall, Vice President of Business Development. We are more than happy to address any question or provide additional information.

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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