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April/May/June 2021 I 47 Another benefit of the micro duct system is the isolated pathway for each cable within the 7-way duct. Conventional UG duct systems are typically designed for multiple cable installs in each conduit. This trad- itional system potentially puts existing cables at risk each time a new cable is added. Ready access to the redundant loop 7-way fiber duct at the selected PB locations provides ODOT with the flexibility to expand and provide dedicated optical fiber cable pathways for end users. The US33 SMC is home to over 66 companies working in automotive manufacturing, research and development and trans- portation logistics. In total, there are over 250 companies which will now have access to the redundant fiber loop route (Figure 15). The 432-strand ODOT backbone singlemode micro cable can provide full redundant connection security for access to either the MDC or the TRC. Separate pathways for the Phase 1 and Phase 2 micro cable provides virtually 100 percent uptime security and protection. FIGURE 15: Map of automotive and transportation related companies within the SMC. Image is courtesy of the Union County Chamber of Commerce. FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES The development of safety applications for urban envi- ronments including pedestrian safety, intersection and crosswalk safety, turn warnings, and weather alerts will contribute to the continued implementation of CAV technologies in new vehicle manufacturing. The US33 SMC will also provide an infrastructure for development of other technologies that will benefit CAV systems and contribute to improved automotive design processes that integrates the CAV applications and capabilities into all vehicle systems. Examples include Wi-Fi hotspots for travel time applications and LTE cellular backhaul for data upload/download abilities. Technology is making automotive travel a far more personalized experience. This is feeding consumer demand for an ever increasing interactive in-vehicle experience. Non-traditional automotive companies including those involved in software development, memory chip devel- opment, and big tech, as well as internet providers and communication service providers, are collaborating with traditional industry auto manufacturers to offer an optimum connected vehicle experience. 33 SMART MOBILITY CORRIDOR - AUTOMOTIVE CLUSTER