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Connected Vehicle FAQ Econolite Group’s Commitment to Innovation Answering Econolite’s Connected Vehicle Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) What is Econolite’s position on Connected Vehicles and what is the Company doing? Initially, Econolite will focus on leveraging our 10- plus years’ experience participating in the design of the Connected Vehicle (CV) initiative as developed by the USDOT and other State agencies to expand on the development of vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) initiatives. Adoption of our latest traffic controller technology, the Cobalt ATC product line, as an entry into the CV space is the best foundation for any agency interested in a CV program. In addition to what CV functionality is available today, future Cobalt ATC software releases will continue to include the most up- to-date CV standards and protocols. Other examples of our objectives include: • Taking part in research, pilot deployments and applications that focus on infrastructure needs to build our CV experience; • Supporting Vehicle to Infrastructure (V2I) and Infrastructure to Vehicle (I2V) messaging from our controllers and roadside equipment; - This will include support of Signal Phase and Timing (SPaT) / MAP (or referred to as Geographic Intersection Description - GID) and other CV messages in Cobalt along with the possible hosting of roadside CV applications, - A future Roadside Processor to support SPaT/MAP with older generation controllers may also be developed if a market need develops.

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Page 1: Econolite Connected Vehicle FAQ

Connected Vehicle FAQEconolite Group’s Commitment to Innovation

Answering Econolite’s Connected Vehicle Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)What is Econolite’s position on Connected Vehicles and what is the Company doing?Initially, Econolite will focus on leveraging our 10-plus years’ experience participating in the design of the Connected Vehicle (CV) initiative as developed by the USDOT and other State agencies to expand on the development of vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) initiatives. Adoption of our latest traffic controller technology, the Cobalt ATC product line, as an entry into the CV space is the best foundation for any agency interested in a CV program. In addition to what CV functionality is available today, future Cobalt ATC software releases will continue to include the most up-to-date CV standards and protocols.

Other examples of our objectives include:

• Taking part in research, pilot deployments and applications that focus on infrastructure needs to build our CV experience;

• Supporting Vehicle to Infrastructure (V2I) and Infrastructure to Vehicle (I2V) messaging from our controllers and roadside equipment;

- This will include support of Signal Phase and Timing (SPaT) / MAP (or referred to as Geographic Intersection Description - GID) and other CV messages in Cobalt along with the possible hosting of roadside CV applications,

- A future Roadside Processor to support SPaT/MAP with older generation controllers may also be developed if a market need develops.

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• Support, supply, and install Roadside Equipment (RSE);

- The current versions of Cobalt are ready with SPaT messaging functionality,

- We are looking at partnering with Dedicated Short Range Communications (DSRC) RSE suppliers to be able to directly supply all roadside equipment needs,

- Our cabinet designs will be modified as necessary to support RSE needs,

- Aegis ITS, an Econolite Group, Inc. company is ready to support CV projects including project management and integration plus road side equipment installation and setup.

• We plan to use the data available from Connected Vehicles to improve the efficiency and safety of all signalized and even non-signalized intersections;

- Improved control algorithms are being developed that will use CV data in our NextGen Controller software,

- We are also investigating safer and more efficient priority control for emergency, transit and heavy freight vehicles using CV data.

How do the various CV pilot deployment programs coordinate with the arrival of CVs on the street in 2017? The pilot programs propose to be multi-year efforts to design, implement, and study CV, yet vehicles with DSRC are expected to be on the road in 2017? How do these timelines connect? There are several different parts of the CV equation. The vehicles being announced as having DSRC capabilities generally address the V2V side of the CV equation – with the focus being on safety applications. There will also be after market devices available that will allow adding CV capabilities to older vehicles. This will increase the penetration rate of V2V applications. It is also anticipated that in late 2015/early 2016 that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) will issue a Notice of Proposed Rule Making (NPRM) that will mandate that all new vehicles be equipped with DSRC after some date (most likely starting with the 2020 model year).

The V2I part of the CV equation will take a little longer to materialize due to funding and other issues that need to be addressed before widespread implementation of such programs.

Both V2V and V2I deployments have already taken place or are underway as part of research projects, test beds, and the CV Safety Pilot;

• These deployments have been relatively small but have proven V2I concepts and operation of DSRC in infrastructure applications,

• Many State DOTs are looking to begin Pilot Deployments in the 2016 to 2017 time frame,

- This depends in part on funding from the FHWA as part of the CV Pilot Deployment initiative.

Is there any update on the 5.9 GHZ spectrum sharing issue before the FCC and Congress? Will a delay in resolving this issue result in delays in pilot programs for CV? The FCC is collecting comments on the 5.9 GHz spectrum band sharing while the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) is still evaluating potential interference issues with band sharing. The FHWA has indicated that a decision on the safety of sharing the DSRC band with WiFI could be reached within 12 months after receiving prototype WiFi equipment designed to work with DSRC in the 5.9 GHz spectrum for testing. Currently these prototypes are not yet available.

Delays could happen, but connected vehicle research and development continue in both the private and public sectors. It is not anticipated that this issue will delay the CV Pilot Deployments.

How will CV impact traffic control equipment suppliers such as Econolite and its competitors?The traffic management industry continues to evolve. We are seeing a convergence of computer and wireless communications technologies that is pushing the boundaries of ITS – and it is just the beginning as it relates to CV. As a result, it is difficult to predict the trajectory of existing products used in a CV environment because there are too many factors (e.g., future government policies, etc.) involved. Econolite encourages our customers to engage in the open dialogue surrounding the CV challenges and needs.

Who has Econolite been working with on CV projects?Econolite is very involved in some of the industry’s most prominent connected vehicle initiatives, including: University of Michigan – Mobility Transformation Center Leadership Circle and M-City CV/AV test facility; Multi-Modal Intelligent Traffic Signal Systems (MMITSS) Pooled Fund Study with the University of Arizona and University of California PATH; Accelerate Texas; CCTA GoMentum Station; CV Safety Pilot; as well as cooperative efforts with Savari Networks, Arada Systems, Battelle, Denso North America, NXP Semiconductors, Cisco Systems, Texas Transportation Institute (TTI) and others.

Staff at Econolite serve in leadership roles on the ITE CV Task Force and V2I Deployment Coalition.

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What are the benefits to CV?The benefits can be broken down into two distinct sectors initially. The Public Sector Benefits include:

• Safety - USDOT estimates a reduction of unimpaired driver accidents by as much as 80% through collision warning, weather information, situational awareness, driver advisors, congestion reduction, etc.

• Mobility - – Congestion abatement, signal timing improvements, adaptive system and real-time routing improvements, TSP/Freight/EV priority improvements.

• Environment - Green Driving, emissions reductions, fuel savings.

• Asset Management - Road condition monitors, data to support infrastructure planning, fleet management, lower traffic/road/tollway operating costs.

• Commercial Sector Benefits include: - Insurance – fewer accidents lead to lower rates

and less societal costs, - OEM’s – better service and lower warranty costs, - Drivers – lower vehicle costs (fuel, repairs,

insurance), less lost time to congestion, reduced risk.

What are the projected costs and what will be needed on the infrastructure side to support CV? There are a number of elements needed for a RSE installation:

• One or more DSRC radios (RSU),

• In-cabinet equipment to support RSU,

• Controller to RSU interface – including support for SPaT/MAP and possibly applications,

- May require a controller software and/or hardware upgrade,

- May require a roadside applications processor.

• Backhaul communications to support Security Credential Management System (SCMS) and data collection,

- May be able to use existing network, high speed cellular, or new system.

• Design/Planning, installation, setup, training, maintenance, on-going software license fees.

AASHTO DSRC RSE Cost Estimates (per site)Site deployment costs - $17-18K.

Backhaul costs - $4-40K (depending on existing network).

Ongoing O&M costs - $2-3K per year.

AASHTO estimates that 80% of signalized intersections will be equipped with DSRC by 2040 with deployment starting in 2018.

Source: AASHTO CV Footprint Analysis

Unfortunately, there is no specific funding set aside yet by the USDOT/FHWA for infrastructure deployment other than for CV Pilot Deployment projects. However, deployment may be funded using existing intersection funding programs.

Where can I locate information on what Econolite is doing in CV programs/initiatives?For all of the latest activities and developments, be sure to visit the Innovation page on the web site. There, we post the Company’s involvement in all leading-edge developments, including CV. You can also download the Partnerships for Tomorrow brochure that details Econolite’s involvement in CV initiatives. http://www.econolite.com/index.php/innovation/