Smart Highways
Challenges Facing DOT's Intelligent Vehicle Highway Systems Program Gao ID: T-RCED-94-253 June 29, 1994The Transportation Department's (DOT) Intelligent Vehicle Highway Systems Program applies to surface transportation many cutting-edge technologies, ranging from electronic toll collections to futuristic fully automated highways. The Intelligent Vehicle Highway System Act of 1991 established a federal program to research, test, and promote the use of these systems. For fiscal years 1992 through 1994, the program received its full authorizations, as well as additional appropriations, for a total of $580 million. This testimony discusses DOT's obligation of system funds to date, the progress made in implementing system technologies, and issues that may affect the attainment of system goals.