Transport Topics, August 20, 2019
Google autonomous vehicle spinoff Waymo says it will start testing on public roads in Florida to better experience heavy rain.
Traffic Technology Today, August 19, 2019
First responders, EMS (Emergency Medical Services) crews, fire fighters and law enforcement officials in the Jacksonville area of Florida are more prepared for the future of public transportation after completing an emergency training program with autonomous vehicles (AVs).
Tampa Bay Times, August 15, 2019
This is arguably the most important roadway effort undertaken in Florida since the Florida Turnpike.
WFSU, August 2, 2019
On July 29, 2019 the Economic Club of Florida hosted “A Conversation About Self-Driving Cars and the Future Economic Impact of Autonomy.” The featured presenter was Grayson Brulte, co-founder and president of Brulte & Company, which has significant involvement in autonomous vehicle technologies.
Lisa Nisenson, Vice President, New Mobility and Connected Communities at Wantman Group, Inc. (WGI). July 24, 2019
Florida is known for moving a lot of freight. From international ports in Jacksonville and Miami, to high capacity roadways and rail, Florida gets the goods where they need to go.
Historically a product’s journey, whether it’s a tomato or a truck, found its way to a customer from a visit to a store or showroom. The customer has always been the “last mile” of delivery.
That journey is changing (even for tomatoes) as technology races to meet consumer demand for less-than-two-hour, free delivery. This blog looks at a future where today’s shopper, surfing through store aisles with 20 items in a cart, is replaced by a shopper who can order almost anything on the fly.
Orlando Sentinel, July 18, 2019
Makers of autonomous and connected vehicles are building and testing the next generation of cars that will transform transportation here in America — and around the world. Gov. Ron DeSantis’ recent signing of HB 311 will help elevate Florida’s prominence as a leader in this technology, encouraging multi-national companies to test their products here in the Sunshine State. House Bill 311, drafted by state Rep. Jason Fischer and endorsed by state Sen. Jeff Brandes, removes the requirement for an operator, or even a passenger, in a certified autonomous vehicle while driving on public roads.
The Gainesville Sun, June 27, 2019
In the past decade, the research and development of autonomous vehicles (AVs) has intensified in the U.S. and around the world. Much of the research has been propelled by the benefits of AV advancements to include reduced crashes and traffic fatalities, improved fuel efficiency, reduction in environmental impacts associated with emissions, increased economic productivity, and better access to transportation. As a state, Florida is a leader in AV research and development, policy making and business.
Transport Topics, June 26, 2019
Automated truck technology startup Starsky Robotics successfully completed its first unmanned test drive on a public highway June 16. The Class 8 Volvo sleeper berth tractor-trailer traveled at 55 mph down a 9.4-mile stretch of Florida’s Turnpike in Orlando.
Florida Trend, June 13, 2019
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed CS/HB 311: Autonomous Vehicles, which removes unnecessary obstacles that hinder the development of autonomous vehicle technology and solidifies Florida’s position as a leading state for transportation innovation. CS/HB 311 embraces the future of transportation by removing barriers to the advancement of autonomous vehicles and establishing a statewide statutory framework.
South Florida Sun Sentinel, May 8, 2019
Fortunately, the Florida Legislature is doing what Washington, D.C., hasn’t done yet – move forward with bold plans on how to improve our transportation infrastructure. We ask Gov. Ron DeSantis to support this effort, and hope that those in our nation’s capital will follow Florida’s example.
