Connected and automated vehicle (CAV) technologies are evolving rapidly, requiring state departments of transportation (DOTs) to continually adapt their programs, policies, and partnerships. TRB hosted a webinar on Thursday, February 12, 2026 from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM Eastern that highlighted key lessons learned from a first-of-its-kind nationwide peer exchange of CAV program managers and practitioners from 39 state DOT infrastructure owners and operators (IOO). This webinar presented findings from the NCHRP 20-24(147) project, Identify Best Practices for Automated Driving Systems and Other Emerging Technologies, with a focus on six cross-cutting priorities for action and practical approaches for implementation. Topics included organizational readiness, cross-state coordination, and collaboration with original equipment manufacturers, vendors, and data consumers. Presenters shared how these priorities can help state DOTs and their public and private partners advance safety and mobility goals and overcome common barriers to successful technology deployment.
This webinar was sponsored by TRB’s National Cooperative Highway Research Program.
The slides are available. 
 
Webinar agenda and presenters

• Current state of CAV deployment: Peer exchange overview and findings – John Kaliski, Cambridge Systematics
• Perspective of an IOO-peer exchange participant: Lessons learned, value, and relevance – Phillip Castro, Utah DOT
• Moving forward: Implementation of findings, partnerships, and next steps – Sarah Searcy, North Carolina DOT
• Question and answer session moderated by Daniela Bremmer, Washington State DOT

The first 60 minutes of the webinar were for presentations and the final 30 minutes were reserved for audience questions.
 
Learning Objectives
At the end of this webinar, participants can:

• Identify and understand the key challenges state DOTs currently face in deploying CAV technologies
• Explore opportunities to overcome these barriers and work with both private and public sector partners to advance deployment of technologies to address safety and mobility goals for your region
• Understand the current state of CAV deployment among U.S. states

 
Professional Development Hours
This webinar was delivered as a scheduled – e-learning live event and is categorized within RCEP as Technical, Health and Safety.
Professional Development Hours (PDHs) earned on completion of this program were reported to the Registered Continuing Education Program (RCEP). Certificates of Completion are issued to all participants via the RCEP.net online system. Complaints about registered providers may be addressed to RCEP, 1015 15th Street, NW, 8th Fl., Washington, DC, 20005.
American Institute of Certified Planners Certification Maintenance Credits
This webinar was approved by the American Planning Association (APA) for 1.5 Certification Maintenance (CM) Credits. CM credits provide continuing education opportunities for AICP Certified Planners to continue their professional skills and knowledge. To receive CM credits, Certified Planners should visit the TRB event webpage on American Planning Association and register their participation. If you have problems reporting your CM credits or have general questions about the CM program, please contact the APA.