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What is TSAG

• TSAG is a group of transportation and public safety professionals

working with the USDOT to address safety needs through proven and emerging technologies

• TSAG represents nine communities of interest focused on various

aspects of enhancing public and responder safety on transportation facilities

• TSAG supports research and education in technology to improve

responder safety

TSAG Communities of Interest

• Emergency Communications
• Law Enforcement
• Emergency Medical Services
• Fire and Rescue
• Transportation Operations
• Emergency Management
• Technology and Telematics
• Academic and Research
• Governing Agencies

Why is TSAG Important

• TSAG focuses on improving the safety of public safety responders on

roads and highways

• In 2019, 44 public safety responder fatalities resulted from being

struck on roadways: 18 law enforcement, 14 tow truck operators, 3 mobile mechanics, and 9 fire/EMS

• New and emerging technologies for traveler and emergency

responder safety can save lives

• New technologies simplify situational awareness and enhance

warning capabilities

• Technology applications can make response safer and easier

What is TSAG Doing to Enhance Safety

• TSAG researches and promotes technology applications that provide

easy access to critical information and improve responder safety

• TSAG supports research and education in technology to improve

responder safety through knowledge, awareness, and information exchange.

• Recent research looks at:
• FirstNet, NG 911, and Connected Vehicles
• Advanced Automated Collision Notification (AACN)
• I2R Future Opportunities
• Connected Responder

FirstNet and NG911

FirstNet and NG911 Call to Action

• Build out and deployment of the NG

911 system

• Build out of FirstNet network
• New applications and devices to take

advantage of NG 911 and FirstNet capabilities

• Federal determination of spectrum

use

Advanced Automatic Collision Notification (AACN)

• Sends crash data from vehicle

to emergency responders

• Information may include:
• Location of crash
• Airbag deployment
• Crash severity
• Multiple impacts

Evolution of ACN/AACN

• Automatic Crash Notification (ACN)
• Basic vehicle crash information (airbag deployment and location)
• Calls go to call taker in telematic service provider (TSP) center
• TSP call taker verbally notifies PSAP
• Advanced Automatic Crash Notification (AACN)
• Includes additional information from vehicle sensors
• Information transmitted to TSP or directly to PSAP

Evolution of ACN/AACN (cont)

• NG-AACN
• Uses NextGen 9-1-1
• Transmits voice and data at the same time
• Supports video from in-vehicle or responder camera
• Allows data to be displayed to PSAP call taker
• Call taker able to request updated vehicle data

Photo: FEMA/Jocelyn Augustino

Vehicle data transmitted to PSAP Call taker contacts vehicle

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Level 1 Trauma Center activated Air transport dispatched Fire/rescue notified of pinned driver

AACN Call to Action

• Federal investment in deployment of NG9-1-1
• AACN included in CAV standards
• AACN in New Car Assessment Program (NCAP)
• Pilot project to test and develop AACN protocols
• Support modification of response protocols
• Advance understanding of AACN through information campaign

Infrastructure to Responder (I2R)

• Connecting responders to information from a

wide array of sources

• Civil infrastructure
• Vehicles
• Sensors
• Geospatial data bases
• I2X provides a basis for I2R
• V2X provides connectivity to response vehicles

and between vehicles and responders

I2R Opportunities

• Internet of Things (IoT)
• Smart Communities
• 5G
• Mobile Cloud Computing
• Edge Computing

Video feed

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scene Bridge status Carrier manifest Scene intrusion monitoring Nearby waterways Available Resources

Source: Mansfield Fire Dept.

Location of stormwater inlets Available Resources Location and status of power lines Spot weather Surface conditions

Source: FEMA/Scott E. Schermerhorn

I2R Research and Development Needs

• Hardware
• Data Integration
• User Needs
• User Interface

Connected Responder

• Improve responder and public

safety

• Reduce agency costs (direct and

indirect)

• Capitalize on growing commercial

and private CV network

• Influence positive change for

profession and public

“NHTSA estimates that

safety applications enabled by V2V and V2I could eliminate or mitigate the severity of up to 80 percent

• f non-impaired crashes,

including crashes at intersections or while changing lanes”

Connected Responder Use Case

Connected Responder Call to Action

• Opportunities for application are limitless
• Become involved in the development of the technologies and

associated standards and specifications

• Become a business driver for the vehicle manufacturers to adopt

more quickly

• Become early adopters

How Can Your Organization Support TSAG Initiatives

• Support research on the benefits of emerging technologies
• Test and pilot projects to understand, revise, and advance technology

applications

• Get involved in the development of new technologies to improve the

usefulness of the applications

• Support financial, regulatory, and legislative changes that advance

technology applications

How Can Your Organization Support TSAG Initiatives (cont)

• Advance and integrate new technologies through education, training,

and revised protocols

• Support strategic alliances, partnerships, and institutional frameworks

to advance the use of new technology

• Participate in activities to promote and adopt technologies that

enhance traveler and responder safety

Visit us at:

www.tsag-its.org