Small-Cell Installation in Transportation Infrastructure—A Literature Review

Hossain, Mohammad I.; Alzarrad, Mohammad A.; Wolfe, Kristy; Miah, Suruz

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Title

Small-Cell Installation in Transportation Infrastructure—A Literature Review

Author(s)

• Hossain, Mohammad I.
• Alzarrad, Mohammad A.
• Wolfe, Kristy
• Miah, Suruz

Issue Date

2020-01

Keyword(s)

• Contracts
• Federal Communications Commission
• Infrastructures
• Small Cell
• Safety
• Transportation

Abstract

The purpose of this report is to provide information to the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) on small-cell deployment on infrastructure such as light poles and traffic signals. A literature review was conducted on the technical specifications and impacts of small-cell deployment. The report explores the use of small-cell systems and potential hazards of small-cell deployment from an electromagnetic field perspective. A survey was conducted to gather information at a state and local level on current and future trends of small-cell deployment. The information gathered from the survey was combined from a standpoint of current best practices. The report provides recommendations for contractual obligations for both the department of transportation (DOT) and the small-cell provider. The report also provides guidelines on the best locations for small cells from a functional, structural, and aesthetic standpoint. The conclusion is that small-cell deployment is in our near future and the benefits of this technology are broad and mostly unexplored. While challenges exist, with proper contractual risk mitigation, both DOT entities and small-cell providers can reap benefits from the expansion of technology.

Publisher

Illinois Center for Transportation/Illinois Department of Transportation

Series/Report Name or Number

FHWA-ICT-20-003

ISSN

0197-9191

Type of Resource

text

Language

en

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http://hdl.handle.net/2142/106061

DOI

https://doi.org/10.36501/0197-9191/20-004

Sponsor(s)/Grant Number(s)

IDOT-R27-SP41

Copyright and License Information

No restrictions. This document is available through the National Technical Information Service, Springfield, VA 22161.

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