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43 We will also explore the vehicle to infrastructure capabil- ity of this shuttle in dealing with signal, phase, and tim- ing data. This learning step helps us plan infrastructure enhancements and understand the state of maturity of CAV/HAVs. Figure 4. State Capitol Legislative Engagement Event Figure 5. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Automated Vehicles 3.0, Preparing for the Future of Transportation. Vision for Vehicle to Infrastructure/Vehicle Connectivity An added feature to our project is specialized University research to study, anonymously, how humans interact with the shuttle during their ride. A special onboard camera will be used as well as incognito observers. Our initial research report yielded some interesting observations that will lay the groundwork for a more comprehensive research anal- ysis with subjects to get a deeper understanding of their perception and reaction to rider experiences. Using CAV/HAVs brings other efficiencies in vehicle pla - tooning and speed harmonization that can optimize the fixed capacity of our roadways. This project will help both our agencies understand where the state of technology is and where we need to move next to change the landscape of transportation. More information can be found on the project website at www.AVShuttleUtah.com. Professional Engineer (Licensed), State of Utah, #4759661-2202 Professional Traffic Operations Engineer, Transportation Profes - sional Certification Board, Institute of Transportation Engineers. Chris Siavrakas has worked for the Utah Department of Transportation for almost 20 years as a traffic engineer in the Traffic Operations Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. He is currently a technical project man - ager for the Transportation Technology Group leading the yearlong autonomous shuttle demonstration project. Previously, Chris planned and deployed devices for advanced traffic management systems, such as traffic cameras, traffic sensors, electronic message signs, traffic signal communication, fiber optic lines and other traveler information devices into roadway projects. Chris was also the control room engineer and emergency management coordinator who managed the traffic opera - tors and monitored freeway operations, coordinated with border states, counties, and local cities in a variety of major incidents and planned special events around the state. Chris is a licensed professional engineer in Utah and has an advanced certification by the Institute of Transportations Engineers as a professional traffic operations engineer. Chris earned the degree of Bachelor of Science in civil engi- neering from the University of Arizona and has completed independent graduate coursework in civil engineering at both the University of Arizona and the University of Utah. Figure 6. Phase 1 AV Shuttle User Survey, University of Utah Applied Cognition Lab