Scan and Review of Autonomous Shuttle Operation and Other Personal Transportation Options Affecting Autonomous Transit Viability

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• Creators:
  Elefteriadou, Lily ; Yan, Jacob ; Manjunatha, Pruthvi ; Salehian, Mohaddese ; Zorbas, Victoria
• Corporate Creators:
  University of Florida
• Corporate Contributors:
  Florida. Department of Transportation
• Subject/TRT Terms:
  • Autonomous vehicles
  • Shuttle service
  • Shared mobility
  • Connected vehicles
  • Public transit
  • Ridesharing
  • Mobility
  • Literature reviews
  • Interviewing
  • Transportation
  More +
• Resource Type:
  Tech Report
• Geographical Coverage:
  United States ; Florida
• Edition:
  Final Report: June 2023-July 2024
• Corporate Publisher:
  Florida. Department of Transportation
• Abstract:
  At the state and national levels, there is continued interest in AV technologies and in providing a broad set of transportation options. Furthermore, technologies such as mobility on demand, ridesharing, and micromobility provide alternative options. Research is needed to understand how AV shuttles and other advanced technology-based options may offer solutions to the transportation challenges faced by travelers on the UF campus and beyond. The objectives of this study were to conduct a scan of active practice, based on interviews with national and international experts and stakeholders, and to conduct a thorough review of the related literature. The interviews generated important insights into the landscape of AVs, highlighting both their potential benefits and the challenges that need to be addressed. This report summarizes expert opinions regarding the main benefits of AV shuttles, key challenges, promising use cases, related issues DOTs are likely to face, and information related to the latest breakthroughs on AV technology. The literature review considered the deployment of AVs from various perspectives: technology, infrastructure, public acceptance, regulations, and alternatives to AV. It was concluded that 5G technology is crucial for ensuring smooth operation, connectivity infrastructure would significantly enhance navigation, exposure to AV results to increased willingness to use it. Finally, economic sustainability and broader adoption depend on efficient operational strategies, innovative funding models, public-private partnerships, and factors influencing mode choice.
• Format:
  PDF
• Funding:
  BED31-977-22
• Download URL:
  https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/88424/dot_88424_DS1.pdf
• File Type:
  [PDF - 2.27 MB]
• Collection(s):
  Autonomous Vehicles
• Main Document Checksum:
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