SFMTA CAC Item 9 – Autonomous Vehicles Slide Presentation
This slide presentation was delivered by SFMTA staff to the Citizens Advisory Committee on October 5, 2023, focusing on autonomous vehicle policy, roles, and industry status in San Francisco. It includes:
- Roles of governments and regulators – how federal (e.g., NHTSA), state (e.g., DMV/CPUC), and local agencies interact in AV oversight.
- Industry engagement and policy work – detailing past engagement with AV operators and regulators and coordination mechanisms.
- Vision for automated vehicles – outlining anticipated benefits of automated driving (e.g., safety improvements, reduced congestion and emissions) as well as contextual considerations for implementation.
- Policy foundations and goals – aligning AV evaluation with broader city goals such as safety, equity, greenhouse gas reductions, and accessibility.
The deck supports SFMTA’s ongoing work to contextualize autonomous vehicle deployment within broader transportation objectives, and to inform local stakeholders about policy positions and observed trends.