The Georgia Department of Transportation has received approval from the Federal Highway Administration to lead the Vehicle to Everything Pooled Fund Study, a collaborative inter-state initiative advancing connected vehicle technologies.
The study aims to address high-priority research needs related to vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technologies and real-world use cases. V2X is a wireless technology that enables vehicles to communicate with other cars, infrastructure, and networks in real time. The goal is to improve safety, traffic flow, and automated driving capabilities. According to the Georgia Department of Transportation, the study currently includes 20 U.S. state departments of transportation and Transport Canada, with a combined commitment of $3.125 million. Additional state DOTs are expected to join.
The Vehicle to Everything Pooled Fund Study is administered by Georgia DOT’s Division of Permits and Operations. Alan Davis, director of the division, said the study will play a key role in shaping the future of connected transportation. “The V2XPFS will enable collaborative research to address the rapidly evolving needs of connected vehicle technologies across the nation,” said Davis.
Georgia DOT has partnered with Georgia Southern University for administration support. Seungmo Kim, associate professor at Georgia Southern University, has been appointed director of the program. “As Georgia DOT’s academic partner, Georgia Southern University is proud to take on this important role and looks forward to earning national recognition for advancing transportation research,” Kim said.
Marissa Migliore, Federal Highway Administration liaison for the study, highlighted cross-agency collaboration as a benefit: “The V2XPFS brings together funding and expertise from state, local, and federal partners to accelerate infrastructure solutions for connected transportation (…) Engaging directly with agency stakeholders is one of the most rewarding aspects of this work,” Migliore said.
The study holds monthly virtual meetings on the last Friday of each month and in-person meetings twice a year in May and December. The inaugural in-person meeting is scheduled for mid-May 2026 in Salt Lake City and will be hosted by Utah DOT. Updates are available at the official website.
