Feasibility Study on the Development of Indiana’s Connected and Automated Vehicle Roadmap and Strategic Plan

Authors

• Can Cui, Purdue UniversityFollow
• Juanwu Lu, Purdue UniversityFollow
• Yupeng Zhou, Purdue UniversityFollow
• Abin Mathew, Purdue University
• Jue Zhou, Purdue UniversityFollow
• Ziran Wang, Purdue UniversityFollow
• Yaobin Chen, Purdue UniversityFollow

Abstract

This study provides INDOT with critical insights into major OEMs’ connected and autonomous vehicle (CAV) development plans and related research and demonstration activities in several surrounding states, guiding infrastructure investment and policy decisions. The report delivers three outputs that guide the CAV technologies implementation in Indiana. First, it synthesizes the best regional practices and industry direction to distinguish what is feasible now from what requires further development. Second, it establishes a technical baseline that links priority applications to sensing and communications architectures with explicit attention to interoperability, security, and maintainability. Third, it defines an implementation framework that connects capital and operating investments to organizational capabilities, funding sources, and measurable outcomes for safety and mobility. Together, these outputs provide a basis for deciding where to pilot, where to scale, and how to manage assets and data over time. By understanding technological roadmaps, INDOT can strategically position Indiana, ensuring it aligns with industry advancements, enhancing road safety and traffic efficiency, and facilitating seamless integration of CAVs on its transportation network in the near future.

Keywords

connected and automated vehicles (CAV), V2X, digital infrastructure, organizational readiness, strategic deployment

Report Number

FHWA/IN/JTRP-2026/03

SPR Number

4905

Sponsoring Organization

Indiana Department of Transportation

Performing Organization

Joint Transportation Research Program

Publisher Place

West Lafayette, Indiana

Date of Version

2026

DOI

10.5703/1288284318611

Recommended Citation

Cui, C., Lu, J., Zhou, Y., Mathew, A., Zhou, J., Wang, Z., & Chen, Y. (2026). Feasibility study on the development of Indiana’s connected and automated vehicle roadmap and strategic plan (Joint Transportation Research Program Publication No. FHWA/IN/JTRP-2026/03). West Lafayette, IN: Purdue University. https://doi.org/10.5703/1288284318611