OmniAir Applauds USDOT Proprosed Rule on Connected Vehicles

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Washington, DC, Dec. 14 2016 – OmniAir Consortium, the leading industry association promoting ITS interoperability, applauds the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Connected Vehicles.  The proposed rule, issued yesterday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), would mandate that automakers include Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) wireless communications technology in all new light duty vehicles.

OmniAir Consortium Executive Director Jason Conley issued the following statement:

“There is no doubt that Dedicated Short-Range Communications (DSRC) applications for Vehicle-to-Vehicle and Vehicle-to-Infrastructure wireless communications promise unprecedented life-saving benefits to all Americans.  OmniAir Consortium and our members look forward to working with the U.S. Department of Transportation and industry stakeholders to ensure that these technologies are interoperable among devices and manufacturers.”

OmniAir Consortium and its members are working to develop testing and certification programs for DSRC-based Connected Vehicle devices and applications.

OmniAir’s Connected Vehicle Working Group, chaired by Kendra Pridemore of UL, is developing rules, policies, and procedures necessary for OmniAir’s Connected Vehicle Certification and Lab Accreditation programs.

OmniAir’s Connected Vehicle Technical Working Group, chaired by Dmitri Khijniak of is tasked with developing all technical requirements and specifications necessary for OmniAir to launch its Connected Vehicle Certification programs.  The group is focused on topics such as test tool validation, lab audits, and device security.

OmniAir Consortium plans to launch its Connected Vehicle Certification and Lab Accreditation Program in 2017.

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