OmniAir Consortium® and the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) have announced the agenda for the V2X and Tolling Peer Exchange, scheduled for October 28, 2026. The event will bring together federal transportation officials, tolling agencies, automotive manufacturers, and technology providers to explore how vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communications can support the future of electronic toll collection.
The Peer Exchange will focus on emerging V2X technologies, national deployment activities, interoperability, standards, certification, and opportunities to integrate V2X into tolling operations. Participants will also discuss agency deployment experiences, industry perspectives, and priorities for future collaboration.
Federal and Industry Perspectives
The program will open with remarks from PJ Wilkins, executive director of E-ZPass/IAG, followed by a national V2X update from USDOT covering deployment activities, regulatory developments, direct and network V2X communications, security, and technical assistance resources.
Jason Conley and Randy Roebuck of OmniAir Consortium, joined by Sean Maschue of Qualcomm, will discuss V2X standards, certification, interoperability, and spectrum considerations, including standards supporting V2X tolling applications.
Tolling Agency Deployment Perspectives
A presentation by JJ Eden of the North Carolina Turnpike Authority will lead into a panel discussion featuring representatives from five transportation agencies:
JJ Eden, North Carolina Turnpike Authority
Greg Mack, Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority
Michael Catolico, Illinois Tollway
Juan Gomez-Lobo Rodriguez, Florida Turnpike Enterprise
Alan Davis, Georgia Department of Transportation
The discussion will be moderated by Jason JonMichael of USDOT's HASS Center of Excellence and will explore agency perspectives on V2X deployment and potential tolling applications.
Automotive and Industry Perspectives
A second panel, moderated by Steve Novosad of HNTB, will bring together representatives from the automotive, tolling technology, and payment industries:
Brad Stertz, Audi
Cathi Chinn, Verra Mobility
Daniel Garrido, Indra
Lauri Brady, Kapsch North America
Vaidy Subramanian, Mastercard
The session will provide industry perspectives on the opportunities and considerations associated with V2X-enabled tolling.
Identifying Next Steps
The Peer Exchange will conclude with an interactive session to identify topics and priorities for future discussions and support continued coordination among government agencies, infrastructure operators, automotive manufacturers, and technology providers.
The V2X and Tolling Peer Exchange will take place on October 28, 2026, from 1 to 5 p.m.
Invitation-only event!
Contact Ryan Hall, VP Business Development, at rhall@omniair.org for the invitation link.
About OmniAir Consortium
OmniAir Consortium is the leading industry association promoting interoperability and certification for intelligent transportation systems, tolling, and connected vehicles. Its membership includes public agencies, private companies, research institutions, and independent test laboratories. Learn more at www.omniair.org.
