A trial on a controlled-access road in Virginia used 5G to power split-second safety data. This article is part of "5G Playbook," a series exploring one of our time's most important tech innovations. But technology being trialed on a controlled-access rural road in Virginia could help save lives. Safer, high-tech roads require more 5G accessIt's important because too many people fall victim to serious or fatal crashes on Virginia's — and the nation's — roads. The project comes at a critical moment for Virginia, whose pedestrian fatalities increased 37% in 2022 over 2021 data.

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Persons: Masahiko Mack Nakagawa, Nakagawa, —, Mike Mollenhauer Organizations: National, Traffic Safety, 2G, NEC, Virginia Smart Roads, Virginia Tech Transportation Institute Locations: Virginia, Blacksburg , Virginia, Smart Virginia, Japan