The Connected West: Scaling Lidar for Statewide Mobility & VRU Safety in Utah

Utah is setting a national precedent for the integration of Physical AI on public roadways. As a cornerstone of the Connecting the West Program, the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is scaling lidar technology from a successful pilot to a statewide deployment across intersections.
Join us for an in-depth webinar to explore the fundamentals of 3D lidar and gain practical insights into how this technology is seamlessly integrated into existing traffic signal systems. We will take a deep dive into UDOT’s strategy for achieving statewide mobility and safety goals through lidar-powered multimodal actuation, real-time analytics, and V2X alerts.
You will hear directly from the key project leaders behind this rollout. Our expert panelists will share how they are leveraging AI-powered 3D perception to deliver real-time multimodal detection, fuel V2X communications, and identify safety incidents and traffic intelligence. Register to discover how Utah is building a smarter, safer, and more responsive transportation network for the entire state.
What we’ll cover:
- Lidar fundamentals
- Lidar in Utah: Introduction to the Connecting the West Program & key intersection initiatives using lidar
- Leveraging lidar and signal controller logic in increasing the safety for the vulnerable road user
- System installation & integration
- Live speaker Q&A
This is a great opportunity to see how Utah is building one of the most responsive and data-driven transportation networks in the country.
Speakers:
- Aimee Loudenslager, Statewide Signal Engineer, Utah DOT
- Mark Taylor, Traffic Signal Operations Engineer, Utah DOT
- Humberto Pompa, Vice President of Hardware Sales, Econolite
- Kyle Othmer, VP of ITS Sales, Americas, Ouster
