Graphical map-view representation of the National Highway System (NHS), also known as the Corridor

National Highway System (NHS)

Use Case Applications (Download PDFs)

  • Incident Management
  • Adverse Weather Events / Flooding
  • Construction Events
  • Curve Speed Warning
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    Incident Management

    Crashes and incidents are often shared through message boards or self-reported in navigation apps, but these reports may be unreliable, and message boards may be missed. With this use case, drivers receive real-time V2X alerts based on verified roadway data, helping them anticipate delays, adjust routes, and reduce secondary crash risk.
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    Adverse Weather Events / Flooding

    Texans understand the need to stay informed about adverse weather when they are already on the road. This use case enhances driver awareness by sharing hyper-local weather alerts such as flooding and slippery roads from rain or ice. It notifies drivers in real-time and supports faster emergency coordination and access when needed.
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    Construction Events

    Drivers often feel they are the last to know about upcoming construction or special events. Message boards can be helpful, but they’re easy to miss or forget, and maintaining them can be expensive. This use case shows how V2X technology keeps drivers informed about construction and lane closures with timely, location-specific updates.
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    Curve Speed Warning

    Driving too fast around a curve can lead to serious, and sometimes fatal, crashes. Even though roadway signs try to reduce these risks, bad weather, poor visibility, or simple distraction can still make curves dangerous. With V2X technology, V2X-equipped vehicles can get alerts if they approach a curve at an unsafe speed. This added warning…