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CR2C2 Presents Research and Autonomous Mobility Demonstration at TRB 2026
CR2C2 Presents Research and Autonomous Mobility Demonstration at TRB 2026
Center for Regional and Rural Connected Communities | Christina Mosley
Published January 19, 2026
The Center for Regional and Rural Connected Communities (CR2C2) concluded a successful presence at the 2026 Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C., where researchers, students, and collaborators presented technical research and demonstrated advanced autonomous vehicle systems throughout the week.
CR2C2 participated across exhibit demonstrations, poster sessions, and lectern presentations, engaging with transportation professionals, policymakers, and industry representatives from across the country. The center’s participation highlighted ongoing research efforts in autonomous systems, rural mobility, transportation safety, healthcare access, cybersecurity, and data driven transportation planning.
A central feature of CR2C2’s presence was a live autonomous shuttle demonstration in the TRB Exhibit Hall. Attendees observed the real time operation of an autonomous vehicle located on the test track at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University in Greensboro, North Carolina, while the system was monitored and controlled remotely from Washington, D.C. Researchers demonstrated remote supervision, real time control, and system response to changing roadway conditions, including mitigating unexpected challenges such as road closures. The demonstration illustrated how connected vehicle systems support reliable operation, system monitoring, and flexible deployment strategies.
In parallel with the exhibit, CR2C2 researchers presented technical studies through poster and lectern sessions covering autonomous and connected vehicle technologies, transportation safety analytics, cybersecurity, healthcare transportation access, and mobility planning in rural and urban settings. These presentations reflected the center’s interdisciplinary research portfolio and its focus on advancing transportation systems through applied research and data driven methodologies.
CR2C2’s participation reflected strong collaboration across its research consortium. Faculty, graduate students, and partners from multiple institutions contributed to presentations and technical discussions, including participants from North Carolina A&T State University, Florida Atlantic University, the University of Tennessee, Clemson University,
Their work demonstrated the scope of the consortium’s research activities and the value of cross institutional collaboration in advancing transportation science and engineering.
By the conclusion of the conference, CR2C2 had engaged in numerous technical exchanges and networking activities that will support future research initiatives and collaborative projects. The center’s presence at TRB 2026 reinforced its role in advancing connected and autonomous transportation research and contributing to the development of next generation mobility systems.
CR2C2 extends its appreciation to conference organizers, research partners, and attendees who engaged with the team throughout the meeting. The center looks forward to continuing its research and demonstration activities in support of transportation innovation and system advancement.
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