1. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIVISION
AUTONOMOUS
VEHICLES
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIVISION

2. “The GM Futurama exhibit at the 1939 World’s Fair in New York piqued the collective American and world imagination. Among other wonders, it promised that the United States would have an automated highway system and foretold the coming of a fundamental revolution in the surface transportation of passengers and freight.”
Sources: Autonomous Vehicle Technology – A Guide for Policymakers (RAND Corporation, 2016)
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3. WHY CHANDLER? Feelings About Self-Driving Vehicles/Political Support:
AN OVERVIEW OF WAYMO’S KEYS TO SELECTING COMMUNITIES
Feelings About Self-Driving Vehicles/Political Support:
City is committed to being a great place to do business
City had already decided we were going to be a partner and not be bureaucratic
Mayor was enthusiastic about advancing AV
City wants to support state initiatives on AV
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4. WHY CHANDLER? Seeking Tech Hubs/Enthusiasm for Tech:
AN OVERVIEW OF WAYMO’S KEYS TO SELECTING COMMUNITIES
Seeking Tech Hubs/Enthusiasm for Tech:
City has always been open to cutting edge technologies
Known as the Innovation and Technology Hub of the Southwest – Chance to enhance that brand
Rogers Corporation
Residents are early adopters of technology
Google/Waymo open house attracted 2,000 attendees
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5. WHY CHANDLER? Seek diverse environments for data:
AN OVERVIEW OF WAYMO’S KEYS TO SELECTING COMMUNITIES
Seek diverse environments for data:
Climates: heat vs cold
Urban and suburban
Highways and city streets
Driving conditions/storms
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6. CITY SUPPORT Expected to Create Significant Economic Impact:
WHY CHANDLER IS COMMITTED TO ADVANCING AV R&D
Expected to Create Significant Economic Impact:
Many of the largest corporations in the world are involved in this technology
Chance to be a part of the formation of new auto-oriented industries and jobs
The DNA of AV was already in Chandler
Companies, workforce and education
Testing is a natural progression in R&D and supply chain
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7. INDUSTRY PLAYERS
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8. CHANDLER AUTO TECH
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9. MARKET STATS Educational Attainment Working Age Population
Average Age = 34.9
Data Source: ESRI Business Analyst (2016)
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10. CITY SUPPORT Chance to Play a Part in Societal Change, Impacting:
WHY CHANDLER IS COMMITTED TO ADVANCING AV R&D
Chance to Play a Part in Societal Change, Impacting:
Safety
Mobility
Congestion
Land Use
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11. HOW WE SUPPORT AV R&D
BEING A LEADER AND PROVIDING ASSISTANCE TO OUR INDUSTRY PARTNERS
City provided assistance to Waymo in securing and starting their Operations Center
The City recently performed joint testing with Waymo to ensure their vehicles properly responded to City emergency response vehicles
The City is evaluating other strategies to solidify our leadership position in testing and implementation
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12. QUESTIONS?
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