On July 22, 2025, the Mobility Center of Excellence hosted a workshop at Austin Community College with agencies, industry, and researchers to identify research and engagement needs for accelerating emerging transportation technologies. Austin partners shared lessons from AV deployments, highlighting challenges in public safety (first responder interactions, temporary traffic control), infrastructure (need for high-quality roads), and regulation (unclear best practices, public safety expectations). Participants identified priority research needs including evidence of AV safety, standardized practices for agencies and industry, and understanding AV trip impacts. Looking ahead, discussions emphasized the importance of digital infrastructure, data gaps, and partnerships, especially as Texas advances new legislation to guide large-scale AV deployment.

On April 15, 2025, the Mobility Center of Excellence hosted a workshop at UCLA with industry, government, and research leaders to explore how the research community can support the deployment of emerging mobility technologies and improve cross-agency coordination. The workshop focused on identifying Los Angeles–specific needs for scaling new mobility solutions and strengthening the local community of practice. This report highlights key takeaways and potential research projects discussed during the event.