V2X Accelerator Phase 1 Progress, Insights, and Lessons Learned Series Webinar #1: Texas A&M Transportation Institute

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V2X/Connected Transportation

August 19, 2026 | 2:00–3:30 pm

The Texas TRUST V2X Accelerator project is one of three nationally funded FHWA deployment efforts focused on advancing large-scale connected transportation infrastructure and operations. This webinar provided an update on the project’s implementation progress across Texas, including deployment status, systems engineering lessons learned, operational readiness activities, multi-partner coordination, and early insights into scaling V2X technologies for real-world transportation operations and traveler information delivery. Attendees gained perspective on the challenges and opportunities associated with deploying V2X technologies across complex, multi-jurisdictional environments, as well as the broader implications for future digital infrastructure, safety, mobility, and interoperability initiatives nationwide.

Speakers

Bob Brydia, Division Head, TTI; Principal Investigator, Texas TRUST
Reza Langari, Affiliated Research Scientist, TTI; Systems Engineering Lead, Texas TRUST
Peter Rafferty, Senior Research Engineer, TTI; Performance Lead, Texas TRUST
Srinivasa Sunkari, Program Manager, TTI; Procurement & Installation Lead, Texas TRUST

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