Solicitation of Proposals for Designation of Automated Vehicle Proving Grounds Pilot

Résumé

It is the policy of the U.S. Department of Transportation ("DOT" or the "Department") to foster the safe deployment of advanced automated vehicle technologies to achieve national goals while understanding the long-term societal and ethical impacts that these technological advancements may impose. To further this understanding, the DOT is requesting proposals from applicants to form an initial network of multiple proving grounds, focused on the advancement of automated vehicle technology. These entities will be designated as a Community of Practice to develop and share best practices around the safe testing, demonstration and deployment of automated vehicle technology.