Autonomous Vehicle Steering Committee
Mission
To enhance interagency dialogue and collaboration, and to facilitate Connected and Automated Vehicle project development and deployment within Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan.
Goals
- To educate community leaders on connected and autonomous vehicle technology
- Establish partnerships with both public and private entities to facilitate the committee mission
- To create a regional plan for connected and autonomous vehicle technology
- Identify funding sources to implement smart mobility solutions
- Be a repository for regional smart mobility projects both private and public
- Enhance the quality of life in the greater Toledo region by implementing “Smart City” initiatives
Objectives
- Develop and identify funding sources for connected and autonomous vehicle technology projects to implement within the region
- Develop educational materials on the benefits and safety implications of connected and autonomous technology
- Partner with DriveOhio on connected and autonomous vehicle projects
- Engage regional groups who could utilize and benefit from autonomous vehicle technology
- Engage with TARTA to deploy the first autonomous shuttle bus demonstration in 2019
Meetings
November 21, 2019
September 19, 2019
May 16, 2019
March 21, 2019
Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of Governments
TMACOG is a member organization. Members include governments: counties, cities, villages, and townships. Non-governmental members include utilities, advocacy organizations, schools, and special districts and authorities.