Road-Network-Based Event Information System in a Cooperative ITS Environment

Abstract

This study proposes and implements an intelligent transportation system (ITS)-based system that collects road event information via a vehicle’s on-board unit (OBU) and roadside unit (RSU), integrates and processes information based on the database and the road network, and provides information to vehicles. This system enables the collection of road unit information without calculating the exact location of event information recognized by the vehicle and facilitates duplicate processing of information recognized from multiple sources. This information can then be provided to other vehicles or road operators via apps or the web, enabling immediate response to emergency situations or changes in road conditions. To verify the practical applicability of this system, we developed a prototype and validated its functions through experiments. Using this system and methods, general drivers, autonomous vehicles, and infrastructure can cooperate in an ITS environment to recognize and propagate various road situations, contributing to the creation of safer and more efficient roads.