The upcoming test areas for Wireless Silicon Valley will include use of the 5.9 GHz automotive band: The project has emphasized public safety and personal access, but it was clear from the get-go that every form of wireless will get a work out, with Cisco and IBM having the opportunity to build systems that they could then sell worldwide. The reserved 5.9 GHz band will allow automotive telemetry, so that cars can provide real-time information to centralized systems, warn drivers of problems, and provide traffic information that's highly localized.
