--- markdown_generated_at: "2026-11-04" title: "Protecting vulnerable road users, connecting road infrastructure, and improving traffic efficiency means safer and more efficient cities." url: "https://www.qualcomm.com/company/corporate-responsibility/acting-responsibly/public-policy/5g-use-cases/transportation" --- # Protecting vulnerable road users, connecting road infrastructure, and improving traffic efficiency means safer and more efficient cities. ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/transportation-hero-v2?fmt=webp-alpha&qlt=85&wid=1440&fit=fit,1) ## Collaborations are advancing transportation safety and sustainability [Learn more](https://www.qualcomm.com/news/onq/2023/01/ces-2023-qualcomm-technologies-collaborates-with-transportation-stakeholders-for-safer-sustainable-roadways) ## Get the basics about 5G in 5+ minutes. When vehicles are connected to everything around them, road users and infrastructure can coordinate their actions. The result: safer travel with less congestion and lower pollution levels. [Start here](https://players.brightcove.net/1414329538001/BJv5wEFt_default/index.html?videoId=6216450382001) ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/5g-basics?$QC_Responsive$&fmt=png-alpha&wid=700) ## Real-world applications ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/commsignia?fmt=webp-alpha&qlt=85&wid=1800&fit=fit,1) ### On the road to improve safety. As the number of people riding electric bicycles and scooters continues to grow, these vulnerable road users (VRUs) face increased safety risks. Commsignia is building C-V2X solutions that will help these micro-mobility users travel more safely and confidently. [Read more](https://developer.qualcomm.com/blog/road-better-safety-commsignia) ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/driving_safety?fmt=webp-alpha&qlt=85&wid=1800&fit=fit,1) ### Developing vehicle-to-infrastructure communications Applied Information is working to create an environment where C-V2X is ubiquitously deployed via infrastructure. The company offers their AI-500-095 series built around the Qualcomm C-V2X 9150 chipset—a product family designed to drive connectivity that promotes safety, a healthy environment, and less traffic congestion. [Read more](https://developer.qualcomm.com/blog/driving-safety-and-efficiency-c-v2x-and-applied-information) ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/digital-chassis?fmt=webp-alpha&qlt=85&wid=1800&fit=fit,1) ### A 5G success story in Georgia. 65,000 cars a day pass through Peachtree Corners, Georgia, a suburb of Atlanta, which has a population of less than 45,000 people. Faced with a high risk of accidents and congestion, Peachtree Corners, with the help of Qualcomm Technologies, has deployed cellular-vehicle-to-everything (C-V2X) technology to make driving safer and more efficient. [Read more](https://livinginpeachtreecorners.com/2021/city-government/jacobs-peachtree-corners-and-qualcomm-collaborate-to-deploy-cellular-vehicle-to-everything-technology-in-the-city/) ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/driver-on-smartphone_v2?fmt=webp-alpha&qlt=85&wid=1800&fit=fit,1) ### Omaha to add 100 smart loading zones. The City of Omaha, Nebraska was experiencing increased traffic from on-demand delivery vehicles and a need for more curbside parking. To improve parking management, Park Omaha partnered with Automotus, a part of the Qualcomm® Smart Cities Accelerator Program, to create 100 smart loading zones across the city. [Read more](https://www.parkomaha.com/news/announcements/86-park-omaha-is-implementing-next-phase-of-curb-management-with-automotus) ## Tampa/Hillsborough’s Connected Vehicle pilot program continues to innovate. Since 2015, The Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority (THEA) in Florida has been working with the U.S. Department of Transportation to implement its Connected Vehicle pilot program. Now, THEA is adding a connected and autonomous vehicle roadside unit (RSU) that will communicate with automakers’ 2023 model vehicle onboard units (OBUs). [Learn more](https://theacvpilot.com/) ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/skyline-by-water?$QC_Responsive$&fmt=png-alpha&wid=700) ## Featured ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/suv?fmt=webp-alpha&qlt=85&wid=1800&fit=fit,1) July 24, 2022 #### Qualcomm Technologies and Mahindra Collaborate to Provide Immersive in-Vehicle Experiences in the All-New Scorpio-N “The consumer of today expects and demands that connected, intelligent and smart technologies play a greater role in the automotive experience. We are applying over two decades of auto expertise to transform the Scorpio-N into a digitally advanced and feature-rich SUV.” —Uday Dodla, Senior Director, Business Development, Qualcomm India Private Limited [Read the press note](https://www.qualcomm.com/news/releases/2022/07/qualcomm-technologies-and-mahindra-collaborate-to-provide-immers) ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/masterclass?fmt=webp-alpha&qlt=85&wid=1800&fit=fit,1) July 11, 2022 #### Qualcomm 5G Summit Masterclass: How Snapdragon is changing the connected driving experience Learn about the benefits of Qualcomm’s Snapdragon® Digital Chassis, a comprehensive set of cloud-connected automotive platforms for telematics and connectivity, computing, and driver assistance and autonomy. [Watch the video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-AnTBkfKDbo) ## Learn more about 5G transportation. News/Articles/Blogs ### How Qualcomm can transform the automotive industry yahoo! Finance LIVE—January 25, 2022 [Watch the video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u30AuRYbfsE) News/Articles/Blogs ### The emerging 5G automotive connectivity ecosystem Qualcomm 5G Summit—May 11, 2022 [Watch the video](https://www.youtube.com/live/MNtFQmqnBHw?feature=share) News/Articles/Blogs ### What 5G means for public transportation METRO for Transit & Motorcoach Business—August 17, 2022 [Read the blog](https://www.metro-magazine.com/10178621/what-5g-means-for-public-transportation) News/Articles/Blogs ### 5G Networking Enables Smart Parking Management for Commercial and Government Facilities USAT—April 27, 2023 [Read the article](https://usatcorp.com/intelligent-parking-management-solutions/) NEWS/ARTICLES/BLOGS ### The road to safety opens in the U.S. OnQ Blog—April 24, 2023 [Read the blog post](https://www.qualcomm.com/news/onq/2023/04/the-road-to-safety-opens-in-the-us)