Strategic Visioning Workshop for Automated Vehicles in Minnesota

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1 Strategic Visioning Workshop for Automated Vehicles in Minnesota Presentation to Governor s Advisory Council on Connected and Automated Vehicles July 24, 2018

2 Objective: Define and advance an agenda around AVs in Minnesota by developing an action plan that focuses on deployment and identifying champions who could lead key elements.

3 Sponsors Steering Committee Gina Buccellato, 3M John Doan, Hennepin County Frank Douma, University of Minnesota Jay Hietpas, MnDOT Robin Hutcheson, City of Minneapolis Dan Murray, ATRI Marthand Nookala, HNTB Corporation Julia Silvis, McKinsey & Company / The Itasca Project Brendon Slotterback, McKnight Foundation Nick Thompson, Metropolitan Council

4 Which way will MN go? Slide content from Andres Sevstuk presentation

5 Workshop Highlights Day 1: Shaping the Vision Keynote Presentation: The great transition: Shifting to an active, shared, electric & automated transportation system Conversation Circle: Barriers, Challenges, Opportunities Keynote Presentation: AV and Safety A Framework for Safe Deployment Local Industry Panel: Minnesota Private Sector and AVs Small Group Sessions: Vision Elements

6 Workshop Highlights Day 2: Forming the Strategy Presentation: What s Happening in MN and Elsewhere State and Local Leaders Panel: Experiences to Date Keynote Presentation: Future of Streets: Implications of shared, electric and automated vehicles on urban infrastructure and equitable accessibility Small Group Sessions: Strategies and Actions Identification and Prioritization Policy Leaders Panel: Reactions to Small Group Reports and What s Next

7 Engagement Highlights: Conversation Circle Discussion What does Minnesota gain by being a leader in the advancement of AVs? It s an opportunity to further demonstrate our successful model for collaboration in order to be competitive with other regions. AVs have the potential to reduce the cost of transportation, increase access to jobs, address the equity gap, and attract a talented workforce to Minnesota. Success begets success.

8 Engagement Highlights: Conversation Circle Discussion What challenges inhibit Minnesota from being a leader in this area? We can have a tendency to stay comfortable and not embrace change, so we need to create a sense of urgency. Our cold-weather climate presents unique challenges for AV technology, but it could also position us as a testing ground. To bring the maximum benefits to Minnesota, we need to define our metrics around human-centered outcomes. We should challenge ourselves to come up with a better label that focuses on the people rather than the vehicle.

9 Engagement Highlights: Conversation Circle Discussion Who are the key partners needed to accelerate Minnesota s involvement? How do we engage them? Key partners include the private sector, public sector, general public, freight industry, organized labor, builders/contractors, elected officials, and the travel/tourism industry. A lack of cross-sector communication is limiting engagement. We have different metrics, stakeholders, and levels of understanding. Developing a shared vocabulary and a definition of the problem we are trying to solve with AVs could be a helpful starting point.

10 Engagement Highlights: Conversation Circle Discussion What are examples of big moves that Minnesota should consider that could provide the greatest benefit in moving forward with AV deployment? Be one of the first to have the conversation about the challenges for AV technology in rural areas and demonstrate how AVs can benefit everyone. Establish an AV corridor to demonstrate the technology in a controlled environment. Distinguish ourselves by focusing on people rather than just technology. How are we telling the story?

11 Engagement Highlights: Small Group Vision Elements Describe the state of AV deployment in Minnesota 10 years from now National leader in CAV applications, in several segmented sectors (urban districts, rural, closed loops) with public acceptance and sustainable funding. Equal access to mobility regardless of income or ability. Minnesota is known for being the state that has leveraged AVs most effectively to solve safety and traffic problems for the public good, while simultaneously maximizing public/private partnership opportunities to support economic development.

12 Engagement Highlights: Small Group Vision Elements What progress will have been made in Minnesota to address these topics as they relate to AV deployment? People Mobility Minnesota prioritizes the most vulnerable users first, using new innovations and automated technology to improve mobility. More use of shared transit due to more flexible solutions. Freight Mobility AVs open up opportunity to use smaller, more nimble vehicles in urban environments for freight delivery. Truck platooning on key corridors. Land Use Planning and Economic Development Curb access policies are effectively addressed at the municipal level. Parking land reclamation.

13 Engagement Highlights: Small Group Vision Elements What progress will have been made in Minnesota to address these topics as they relate to AV deployment? Environmental Considerations Greenhouse gas emissions are measured and the trend is for reduction from advancements. Vehicles increasingly electrified (CAV and non-cav) Traffic Operations and Safety 50% reduction in traffic fatalities in Minnesota. Testing/validation of automated and partially automated systems in winter weather.

14 Discussion Which vision elements resonate with you? What additional vision elements should be considered as Minnesota plans for the next 10 years? What else can our team do with this information to bring value to your work?

15 Proposed Strategies: People Mobility Strategy 1: Define what problem(s) AV could solve Strategy 2: Review and strengthen policy centered on equitable transportation Strategy 3: Design the system for the most vulnerable users (pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit users) Strategy 4: Develop a trip planning application for users to plan and pay for intermodal trips/services Strategy 5: Conduct demonstrations of AVs to meet policy objectives

16 People Mobility Strategy: Define what problem(s) AV could solve Action Steps: Set aside the technology, then survey current mobility challenges (income, disabilities, children, cultures, ages, ) Identify connections between AVs and existing challenges Suggested Champions or Lead Actors: UMN Researchers; other 3 rd party researchers Who Else Needs to be Involved: DEED; MnDOT; Metro Transit; Private industry to evaluate specific technologies with regard to challenges Suggested Timeframe: 1-3 Years

17 Proposed Strategies: Freight Mobility Strategy 1: Enabling Legislation for Freight AV Testing Strategy 2: Develop AV Freight Pilot Projects Strategy 3: Convene Consortium of Freight Players on AV Freight Planning and Deployment

18 Freight Mobility Strategy: Enabling Legislation for Freight AV Testing Action Steps: Identify gaps and obstacles in legislation Understand hesitancy of legislators Develop the Story for why we need to conduct AV freight testing Review other states and/or model legislation Review opportunities in short term (i.e. limited legislation) Document various prioritized AV use cases Define parameters for consideration for statements of work Suggested Champions or Lead Actors: Governor s Advisory Council; Minnesota Freight Advisory Committee (MFAC) Who Else Needs to be Involved: Legislators; Administration; ATRI; Private Industry Suggested Timeframe: 1-3 Years

19 Proposed Strategies: Traffic Operations and Safety Strategy 1: Position Minnesota as Leader in CAV Certification in Adverse Weather Conditions Strategy 2: Build Strong Public-Private Partnerships to Test/Deploy AV for Multimodal Operations Strategy 3: Develop CAV Compatibility Policy Strategy 4: Migrate Roadway Infrastructure toward New Designs for AV Strategy 5: Increase Public Awareness of Technology Functions and Limitations

20 Traffic Operations and Safety Strategy: Build Strong Public-Private Partnerships to Test/Deploy AV for Multimodal Operations Action Steps: Identify Public Private partners and determine SWOT, gaps, barriers, etc. (1-2 years) Pilot quick PPP projects (3-6 years) Pilot longer-term PPP (7-10 years), refine as needed along the way Suggested Champions or Lead Actors: To be defined as part of first action bullet Who Else Needs to be Involved: Local and regional agencies, legislators, University of Minnesota Suggested Timeframe: See action timeframes

21 Proposed Strategies: Planning, Environment, Economic Development Strategy 1: Realize Electrification, Environmental, and Health Benefits Strategy 2: Update Zoning and Local Regulations Strategy 3: Replace/Supplement Current State and Local Revenues Strategy 4: Integrating the Full-Cost of Transportation into Land Use, Environmental, and Other Decision Making Strategy 5: Develop Road Pricing Models that Discourage the Circulation of Empty AVs and Address Curbside Use in Urban Job Centers

22 Planning, Environment, Economic Development Strategy: Replace/Supplement Current State and Local Revenues Action Steps: Define current revenues. Define how fast electrification is coming. Develop model to assess impacts. Develop a blue-ribbon task force to identify potential sources and methods. Suggested Champions or Lead Actors: Department of Revenue, local governments, providers Who Else Needs to be Involved: Academia, those who receive current funding Suggested Timeframe: Define Revenue 1-3 Years; Electrification 4-6 Years

23 Key Takeaways Define the problems we are trying to solve and the challenges we want to avoid with AVs Focus on people-centric planning access and mobility Create framework for demonstration and deployment: shared, electric, automated, connected, priced Foster collaborations and partnerships, including at the regional and national levels Increase public education and engagement Develop the workforce of the future in MN

24 Discussion Are there additional takeaways that you gleaned from the workshop? Which of the proposed strategies hold the greatest promise for short-term action? How should we engage the potential champions to move them forward? How do we build momentum for action?

25 Thank You! Laurie McGinnis: Gina Baas: