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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
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Why Autonomous Vehicles?
The Human Driver ... … is the most unreliable component of an automobile.
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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)
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Autonomous Vehicles to the Rescue
Safety Mobility
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States with Action on Autonomous Vehicles
AZ Data: National Conference of State Legislatures
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Arizona’s Principles of Engagement
Rollback Burdensome Regulations Stay “Open for Business” Partner With Localities Embrace Tomorrow’s Technologies Today
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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
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Arizona’s AV R&D Contributions — Waymo
Waymo “Early Rider” program Image: Waymo
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Arizona’s AV R&D Contributions — Ford
Ford Fusion at Wittmann proving ground Images: Ford Motor Company
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Arizona’s AV R&D Contributions — GM
Chevrolet Bolt EV test vehicle in Scottsdale Image: General Motors
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Arizona’s AV R&D Contributions — Uber
Governor Doug Ducey welcomes Uber to Arizona Image: Arizona Daily Star
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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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