Stakeholder Engagement Campaign with LA and Austin

2025 | Pathway Design and Outreach

Transportation Technologies:

Automated Vehicles, Business Models, Carsharing, Freight/Goods Movement Options, Micromobility, On-Demand Delivery Services, Passenger Mobility Options, Universal Basic Mobility, Vehicle Technologies

Impacts:

Accessibility, Education and Workforce, Energy and Environment, Health, Land Use, Municipal Budgets, Safety, Transportation Systems Operations (and Efficiency)

Problem Statement

The successful deployment of Autonomous Vehicles (AVs) and new mobility solutions in cities like Los Angeles and Austin faces challenges due to the interplay of rapid technological change, diverse stakeholder interests, and unique local contexts. Without coordinated planning and collaboration, these efforts risk:

Fragmented deployments leading to inefficient operations, incompatible technologies, and missed opportunities to maximize benefits.
Safety and regulatory gaps where first responders, policymakers, and the public lack clear standards, certification processes, and communication protocols.
Infrastructure misalignments as AVs struggle with temporary traffic controls, construction zones, and emergency scenarios.
Limited data sharing and digital infrastructure that hinder collaboration, transparency, and interoperability across city and industry systems.
Broader urban impacts such as unforeseen consequences for land use, congestion, accessibility, public transit investment, and community acceptance.

This project addresses these issues by bringing together government agencies, industry leaders, and researchers to establish shared standards, advance digital infrastructure, and develop collaborative strategies for safe, inclusive, and context-sensitive AV deployment.