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About CR2C2
About CR2C2
The Transportation Center for Regional and Rural Connected Communities (CR2C2) was initially funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation in 2023. CR2C2 is set to operate as the Region 4 University Transportation Center (UTC), tasked with tackling transportation hurdles in the southeastern United States, covering Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, and Tennessee.
CR2C2 Goals
CR2C2 Goals
The primary goal of CR2C2 is to plan, implement, and evaluate an integrated research, education, workforce development, and technology transfer approach. This aims to provide innovative connected and coordinated multimodal technological solutions for rural communities. Ultimately, this initiative will enable and enhance efficient and effective mobility services for the movement of people and goods, focusing primarily on rural areas.
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CR2C2 Featured Projects, Products, and Tools
CR2C2 Featured Projects, Products, and Tools
CR2C2 researchers are exploring the use of advanced technologies to enhance safety on rural roads, especially when vehicles encounter animal crossings or other hazardous conditions. Read more ... .
CR2C2 researchers have partnered with various stakeholders to establish a smart intersection as a living laboratory for advancing V2I communication research. Read more ... .
CR2C2 researchers have conducted a pilot program using automated shuttles to connect suburban communities in East Greensboro with the downtown area. Read more ... .
CR2C2 researchers developed the Advanced Mobility Innovation Lab (AMIL) program to introduce students in rural communities to transportation technologies. Read more ... .
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Acknowledgement: Funding for this research was provided by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology (OST-R), University Transportation Centers Program, through the Center for Regional and Rural Connected Communities (CR2C2) under Grant No. 69A3552348304.
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