New OmniAir Working Groups on Vehicle Connectivity and Emerging Technologies

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Washington, DC Dec. 6, 2017 – OmniAir Consortium, the leading industry association promoting ITS interoperability, announces the formation of three new working groups to advance the interoperability of Connected Vehicles and emerging transportation payment applications.

OmniAir’s Connected Vehicle Working Group, chaired by Kendra Pridemore of UL, is developing rules, policies, and procedures necessary for the launch of OmniAir’s Connected Vehicle Certification and Lab Accreditation programs in 2017.

The 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 program in 2017. The group is focused on topics such as test tool validation, lab audits, and device security.

OmniAir’s Emerging Technologies Working Group, co-chaired by Tim Baker of MTA Bridges & Tunnels, and Jason JonMichael of HNTB, Inc. will focus on exploring emerging transportation payment technologies, and the need for testing and certification programs, including:

  • mileage-based user fee devices and applications
  • shared mobility payment solutions that span all modes of transportation
  • apps for toll payments and vehicle occupancy verification

In the spring of 2017, OmniAir plans to host a workshop on emerging transportation technologies in Washington, DC.

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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.