The Groundwork for the Future Arizona’s Open Arms Approach to Autonomous Vehicle Development August 23, 2017 Matt Clark, Transportation Policy Advisor Office of Arizona Governor Doug Ducey

Why Autonomous Vehicles? The Human Driver ... … is the most unreliable component of an automobile.

Crash Facts Tell the Story 95% of crashes due to human error 40,200 fatalities in the U.S. (2016 estimate) 962 fatalities in Arizona (2016)

Autonomous Vehicles to the Rescue Safety Mobility

States with Action on Autonomous Vehicles AZ Data: National Conference of State Legislatures

Arizona’s Principles of Engagement Rollback Burdensome Regulations Stay “Open for Business” Partner With Localities Embrace Tomorrow’s Technologies Today

Governor Ducey’s Executive Order: “Future Relies on Innovative Technologies” Testing and operation of self-driving vehicles on public roads within Arizona Pilot programs at select universities Collaboration with willing municipalities Licensed and insured operators Self-Driving Vehicle Oversight Committee

Arizona’s AV R&D Contributions — Waymo Waymo “Early Rider” program Image: Waymo

Arizona’s AV R&D Contributions — Ford Ford Fusion at Wittmann proving ground Images: Ford Motor Company

Arizona’s AV R&D Contributions — GM Chevrolet Bolt EV test vehicle in Scottsdale Image: General Motors

Arizona’s AV R&D Contributions — Uber Governor Doug Ducey welcomes Uber to Arizona Image: Arizona Daily Star

The Road Ahead Arizona OK’d adding “small wireless facilities” to existing wireless networks Resulting 5G could support AVs in numerous ways, such as by enabling tele-operation, continuous connection to the cloud for better image recognition, and improved mapping. Effort was a collaboration between private industry, municipalities, counties, and the state.

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