US technology firm Applied Information has revealed plans to implement C-V2X traffic infrastructure products with its Glance Smart Cities Internet of Things (IoT) roadside unit portfolio.

Equipped with the Qualcomm 9150 C-V2X Platform, the products have been designed to support traffic signals, school zone safety beacons, and various other roadside infrastructure deployments.

As a global solution for vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communications, C-V2X also improves automotive safety, traffic efficiency, and automated driving with its low latency communications.

As a result, the solution enables vehicles to connect directly with others on the road, pedestrians, and roadside infrastructure without requiring a cellular network or network subscription.

The technology also allows emergency vehicles to get green lights in the direction of travel while safely stopping all other traffic. Furthermore, drivers will be alerted to road conditions and other hazards in reduced or zero visibility.

“The US roadside infrastructure is estimated to include approximately one million devices, of which 350,000 are traffic signals.”

Applied Information president Bryan Mulligan said: “The addition of C-V2X technology to our current product platform is highly anticipated by the more than 10,000 cities, counties and states across the US that operates and maintains streets and highways.

“The US roadside infrastructure is estimated to include approximately one million devices, of which 350,000 are traffic signals.

“This product upgrade means that the future of a connected infrastructure is happening now and no longer just a future promise. Roadway users and transportation system owners can benefit today from better connectivity and be fully prepared for advances in communication and for new mobility applications to come.”

Featuring direct communication range and reliability and reduced latency, the 9150 C-V2X platform has been designed to perform even in congested roadways.

Due to robust evolution path in 3GPP to 5G New Radio (5G NR), C-V2X will support connected vehicles to communicate with transport infrastructure, help cut congestion and decrease emissions.