Hot Spot Identification for the Deployment of Roadside Units: Install Only Where Lives Are Saved

Abstract

Abstract Roadside units (RSUs) are crucial for improving the safety of connected vehicles, yet their effectiveness heavily depends on strategic deployment. Traditional methods prioritize RSU installation in high-collision-risk areas (hot spots), but ... Practical Applications Roadside units (RSUs) are an expensive but powerful safety device in connected-vehicle ecosystems. Municipal transportation agencies often face the dilemma of where to place a limited number of RSUs to achieve the greatest public ...