Automated Vehicle Shuttle Demonstration in Washington D.C.

The overall desired results of this project are to demonstrate consistent, reliable, safe automated shuttle performance on the designated route and provide adequate supporting data and observation rides to U.S. DOT, and visibility to stakeholders and the public. The demonstration trips should be frequent and without incident, with the following characteristics: Automated Shuttle Vehicle: The automated shuttle vehicle must comply (or have a documented exemption) with federal requirements including Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and FHWA’s Buy America regulation. As long as these conditions are met, there are no additional requirements in terms of size, capacity, type, design, inside configuration, etc. of the proposed shuttle. Demonstration Route: The Contractor shall propose a route for testing and demonstration of an AV shuttle that is suited to successful demonstration within the desired timeframe in DC. Representative shuttle stop locations along the chosen route must be included. Evaluation of the feasibility of the proposed route should be conducted with the appropriate agencies such as DDOT, National Park Services (NPS), and others to obtain necessary approval and permits. See attached file.