Impact of self-driving and connected vehicles on emergency response: The case of the usa and implications for italy

Austin W. Obenauf; Reginald R. Souleyrette; Robert M. Kluger; Antonio Pratelli

doi:10.2495/SAFE190101

Impact of self-driving and connected vehicles on emergency response: The case of the usa and implications for italy

Austin W. Obenauf, Reginald R. Souleyrette, Robert M. Kluger, Antonio Pratelli

Civil Engineering

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Abstract

Studies have shown that mortality rates are directly correlated with emergency response times. Cardiac arrest events, trauma, and stroke are among the most time dependent. Response time, in turn, is greatly affected by traffic and procedures currently required at intersections. New technology promises more efficient flow at these locations. In particular, connected and autonomous vehicles can contribute to reductions in response times and resulting reductions in mortality. The purpose of this paper is to provide a framework and a tool for analysis of these improvements and reductions. Application of the framework for Lexington, Kentucky, USA indicate a potential three-minute decrease in response time with subsequent reduction in fatalities. Extrapolated to the USA, the savings are potentially quite significant. The paper goes on to speculate on implications for Italy.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Safety and Security Engineering VIII, 2019
Editors	[given name] Massimo Guarascio, [given name] Fabio Garzia, [given name] Mara Lombardi, [given name] Giorgio Passerini
Pages	101-112
Number of pages	12
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.2495/SAFE190101
State	Published - 2019
Event	8th International Conference on Safety and Security Engineering, SAFE 2019 - Ancona, Italy Duration: Sep 23 2019 → Sep 25 2019

Publication series

Name	WIT Transactions on the Built Environment
Volume	189
ISSN (Print)	1743-3509
ISSN (Electronic)	1746-4498

Conference

Conference	8th International Conference on Safety and Security Engineering, SAFE 2019
Country/Territory	Italy
City	Ancona
Period	9/23/19 → 9/25/19

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Publisher Copyright:
© 2019 WIT Press.

Keywords

Connected and autonomous vehicles
Emergency response times
Virtual emergency lanes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality
Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous)
Building and Construction
Transportation
Automotive Engineering
Computer Science Applications
Safety Research
Architecture
Civil and Structural Engineering

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Obenauf, A. W., Souleyrette, R. R., Kluger, R. M., & Pratelli, A. (2019). Impact of self-driving and connected vehicles on emergency response: The case of the usa and implications for italy. In . N. M. Guarascio, . N. F. Garzia, . N. M. Lombardi, & . N. G. Passerini (Eds.), Safety and Security Engineering VIII, 2019 (pp. 101-112). (WIT Transactions on the Built Environment; Vol. 189). https://doi.org/10.2495/SAFE190101

Obenauf, Austin W. ; Souleyrette, Reginald R. ; Kluger, Robert M. et al. / Impact of self-driving and connected vehicles on emergency response : The case of the usa and implications for italy. Safety and Security Engineering VIII, 2019. editor / [given name] Massimo Guarascio ; [given name] Fabio Garzia ; [given name] Mara Lombardi ; [given name] Giorgio Passerini. 2019. pp. 101-112 (WIT Transactions on the Built Environment).

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Obenauf, AW, Souleyrette, RR, Kluger, RM & Pratelli, A 2019, Impact of self-driving and connected vehicles on emergency response: The case of the usa and implications for italy. in NM Guarascio, NF Garzia, NM Lombardi & NG Passerini (eds), Safety and Security Engineering VIII, 2019. WIT Transactions on the Built Environment, vol. 189, pp. 101-112, 8th International Conference on Safety and Security Engineering, SAFE 2019, Ancona, Italy, 9/23/19. https://doi.org/10.2495/SAFE190101

Impact of self-driving and connected vehicles on emergency response: The case of the usa and implications for italy. / Obenauf, Austin W.; Souleyrette, Reginald R.; Kluger, Robert M. et al.
Safety and Security Engineering VIII, 2019. ed. / [given name] Massimo Guarascio; [given name] Fabio Garzia; [given name] Mara Lombardi; [given name] Giorgio Passerini. 2019. p. 101-112 (WIT Transactions on the Built Environment; Vol. 189).

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