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The San Mateo County Transportation Authority Board of Directors accepted California’s first county-level automated vehicle strategic plan at its November meeting.
The plan identifies the current local, statewide, and federal policies and regulatory frameworks for autonomous vehicles. It seeks to establish a shared vision for AV deployment that aligns with both county and state objectives.
The project also aims to identify opportunities and challenges related to AV deployment and pilot projects and prioritize the next steps for implementing initiatives in the AV Strategic Plan.
“This plan includes recommendations on how the transportation authority will prioritize funding to advance AV pilots, projects and activities in the County,” said TA Board of Directors Chair Carlos Romero in a press release.
The plan has five pillars: agency readiness, infrastructure, outreach and partnerships, policy and AV pilots. According to the authority board, each pillar provides a structured approach for agencies to prepare for the presence of AVs on roadways.
This is a $220,000 project funded by a TA grant with support from the City/County Association of Governments of San Mateo County. The project was planned in response to rapid advancements in transportation technology.
The C/CAG Board of Directors also plans to accept the AV Strategic Plan on Thursday, Nov. 14.
