1. District Seven Secretary Paul Steinman

2. Automated Vehicles

3. States with Enacted AV Legislation
Sixteen states introduced legislation related to autonomous vehicles in 2015, up from 12 states in 2014, nine states and D.C. in 2013, and six states in 2012. 
Testing allowed on public roads with $5 million liability insurance. Driver needs to be certified/trained by manufacturer.
National Conference of State Legislatures 1/19/2016

4. Enhanced Situational Awareness
Connected Vehicles
Enhanced Situational Awareness
Data Gathering/ Information Exchange
Vehicle-to-Infrastructure (V2I)
Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V)
Vehicle-to-Bike/Ped/Other (V2X)

5. Autonomous Vehicles Levels of Automation (as defined by NHTSA)
0 – No Automation, but advanced collision warnings, blind spot monitoring, etc.
1 – Function Specific, such as adaptive cruise control or active lane centering (but not as same time)
2 – Combined Function, such as adaptive cruise control and active lane centering working at same time (must still be actively engaged in operation of vehicle)
3 – Limited Self-Driving, Driver is not expected to monitor vehicle movements for limited time in limited situations (driver operates vehicle during part(s) of trip)
4 – Full Self-Driving, No human operator expected to control safety-critical functions of the vehicle
Safety critical functions of the vehicle (steering/throttle) are affected without direct driver input

6. “Through technology and innovation, we will make driving safer.”
GM Announced ‘Super Cruise’ at ITS World Congress (2014)
Semi-automated driving technology and Vehicle-2-Vehicle (DSRC) communications
2017 Cadillac CTS
Hands free, feet free (not mind free) driving
Highway cruising speeds
Stop-and-go congestion
Level 2 or 3, depending on maturity of technology and what the OEM markets as expectation of driver responsibility vs vehicle control. “Super Cruise” technology takes control of steering, acceleration and braking at highway speeds of 70 miles per hour or in stop-and-go congested traffic. There is still a concern by consumers about the safety of their vehicles because there’s been so many recalls “This is going to take a while to win the confidence of consumers.”
“Through technology and innovation, we will make driving safer.”
– Mary Barra, GM CEO
ITS World Congress 9/8/2014

7. Automated Shuttles Each can carry up to 15 passengers
Speeds range from 15 to 25 mph
Promotes use of autonomous technology with nearby communities

8. Solar Roadway Innovation for Traffic Safety
Solar Technology to Enhance Safety
This research project is currently underway with Principal Investigator Jonathan Scheffe, Ph.D. of University of Florida and Project Manager, Ronald Chin of FDOT District Seven.  The research entails seeking out all available solar technology (both domestic and global vendors) with panels that are durable, traffic bearing and have the required skid resistance to not only harness energy buy may be able to illuminate its surface as well.  Thereafter, the research will involve utilizing these panels to create an application whereby traffic bearing areas such as an intersection with crosswalk(s) and/or trail crossing(s) are constructed with these panels to energize overhead light sources and or illuminate the crosswalk  proper to meet  design requirements for intersection areas.  There are approximately 400 intersections in the Tampa Bay area that requires intersection lighting upgrades.  This would be a great opportunity to implement such innovation.

9. Solar Technology to Enhance Safety
This research project is currently underway with Principal Investigator Jonathan Scheffe, Ph.D. of University of Florida and Project Manager, Ronald Chin of FDOT District Seven.  The research entails seeking out all available solar technology (both domestic and global vendors) with panels that are durable, traffic bearing and have the required skid resistance to not only harness energy buy may be able to illuminate its surface as well.  Thereafter, the research will involve utilizing these panels to create an application whereby traffic bearing areas such as an intersection with crosswalk(s) and/or trail crossing(s) are constructed with these panels to energize overhead light sources and or illuminate the crosswalk  proper to meet  design requirements for intersection areas.  There are approximately 400 intersections in the Tampa Bay area that requires intersection lighting upgrades.  This would be a great opportunity to implement such innovation.

10. Public Sector Perspective
Implementation Challenges of Automated Vehicles
Public Sector Perspective
Rapidly Changing Business Models
Requires new benefit/cost analysis to support deployment decisions
Needs systematic & strategic approach
New Investments Needed
Funding sources
Infrastructure requirements
Staffing needs
Data Issues
Ownership
Privacy/security
Access & support
Interoperability
Local, regional, national – multiple protocols
Multi-jurisdictional testing and pilot agreements
Rapid technology changes. Staffing needs non-traditional

11. Blue Polygons = Parking
Potential Effects of AV on Urban Planning
Parking Space Size
Reduced width (doors don’t need to open)
Varied sizes to fit specific vehicle types
Parking Lot Location
No spaces within 300’ of building entrances?
On-street parking repurposed
Passenger drop off/pick up lanes at building entrance (similar to airport design)
Remote lots to make better use of urban land
Development Patterns
Higher density requirements may be more attainable
Driveway placement and design
Building setbacks
Greater focus on bike/ped improvements
Blue Polygons = Parking

12. District Seven Secretary
Questions?
District Seven Secretary
Paul Steinman
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