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Transportation Research

Nebraska Transportation Center

About Impact

We do Transportation Research

The Nebraska Transportation Center (NTC) integrates transportation research, education, and technology transfer programs across the four NU campuses, making it one of the largest university transportation centers in the region. The Mid-America Transportation Center and Midwest Roadside Safety Facility operate under NTC.

Transportation Engineering Seminar

Dr. Mehmet Can (John) Vuran presents
Vehicle-to-Barrier and High-speed Communications to Save Lives with Connectivity
Friday, October 18
11:00 - 11:50 AM Central Time

Vehicle-to-everything (V2X) connectivity technologies enable vehicles to communicate with each other, pedestrians, cyclists, vulnerable road users, and roadside infrastructure through advanced wireless communication solutions. V2X technology is expected to create a safer, more secure, and more efficient transportation system. This talk introduces two emerging paradigms, vehicle-to-barrier (V2B) technology and millimeter-wave (mmWave) high-speed communication, to reach this vision.

Vehicle-to-barrier (V2B) technology enables communication between vehicles and next-generation roadside barriers with a focus on reducing run-off-road crashes, which account for over half of the traffic fatalities in the U.S. Reliable V2B channels can provide real-time data to (semi-) autonomous vehicles for improved decision-making. However, the characteristics of the V2B channel are not yet well understood.

Additionally, mmWave communication, part of 5G and WiFi standards, offers multi-gigabit-per-second (Gbps) speeds through broader bandwidth allocation—sometimes dubbed as wireless fiber. Multi-Gbps links can revolutionize V2X applications by enabling real-time data exchange for autonomous driving, safety, and traffic management applications. Despite its potential, mmWave poses unique technical challenges in mobile settings. This talk will discuss advancements in both V2B and mobile mmWave technologies.

Join us in person in Kiewit Hall (KH) Room A510, Lincoln or Peter Kiewit Institute (PKI) Room 160, Omaha.
External guests may join via zoom.

Explore Our Research Areas

Bicycles & Pedestrians

Safely and comfortably integrating pedestrians and cyclists.

Economics

Reliable, efficient transportation ensures the vitality of the economy.

Environment

Sustainability and environmental consciousness are overarching concerns.

Freight

Safe and efficient movement of freight across the nation.

Highways

Addressing modern challenges of today's highways.

Intelligent Transportation Systems

One of the most dynamic and fast-growing areas of research.

Logistics

Optimizing the flow of goods across the nation.

Multimodal Transportation

Transportation utilizing multiple different modes of transportation.

Pavements

Best ways to extend the life of existing pavements and optimize the surface.

Railroad

A key mover of freight across Nebraska, the Midwest, and North America.

Roundabouts

Safer for both drivers and pedestrians.

Structures

Exploring how to design, build, and maintain integral transportation structures.

Work Zones

Construction and maintenance sites is safer for workers and drivers.

Information For
Elected Officials & Staff

NTC's expert faculty members conduct research in various areas of surface transportation. To locate an expert in a particular area, or to find information on a research project, please contact:

Janet Renoe
402-472-1932
jrenoe2@unl.edu

News Media

Media representatives are welcome to contact us with questions about current research projects or to request background information on one of our many research areas. For information, please contact:

Janet Renoe
402-472-1932
jrenoe2@unl.edu