Verizon Launches Edge Transportation Exchange V2X Platform, Gains Major Partners

Verizon has unveiled its Edge Transportation Exchange, a new vehicle-to-everything (V2X) platform designed to enhance road safety by enabling real-time communication between vehicles, pedestrians, and infrastructure. The platform uses Verizon’s 5G and LTE networks combined with low-latency edge computing and precise geolocation technology.

The system has already been tested successfully in a Department of Transportation and 5G Automotive Association demonstration, showing its ability to alert drivers to vulnerable road users, hazardous weather, dangerous road conditions, and traffic signal timing.

The platform encourages collaboration between automakers, software developers, and municipal governments through Verizon’s ThingSpace IoT platform, allowing stakeholders to scale connected solutions without costly roadside radio units thanks to its virtual architecture.

Automaker Volkswagen is among the early adopters, exploring applications such as pedestrian awareness and seamless toll payments. The Delaware Department of Transportation is testing alerts for red lights, road water hazards, and vulnerable users, while the Arizona Commerce Authority works with multiple agencies to boost safety. Rutgers University CAIT is deploying the platform in New Brunswick’s DataCity Smart Mobility Testing Ground to advance connected and autonomous driving research.

“Cars are evolving from mechanical vehicles to software-defined mobile devices with the ability to leverage incredible connected technology,” said Shamik Basu, vice president of Verizon Business. “Edge Transportation Exchange leverages that technology to give automakers, governments, and tech developers a robust platform for building out the cellular-connected future of transportation – with visibility and reliability for all road users top of mind.”

Volkswagen’s Frank Weith added, “VW considers it critical to be fluent in V2X communication systems. Leveraging our connected-vehicle technology ensures we stay ahead of the curve and offer our customers the latest feature sets for their safety, as well as the safety of others near the vehicle.”