Tracking Autonomous Vehicle Testing - Week of September 4th, 2020 Ride Free Friday

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Tracking Autonomous Vehicle Testing - Week of September 4th, 2020 Ride Free Friday

 

 
 
 
 

 

Tracking Autonomous Vehicle Testing

Whether the general public knows it or not, autonomous vehicles (AVs) are being tested on our roads every day. The Motorcycle Riders Foundation, as well as other transportation groups, have voiced our concerns about the deployment of these “test vehicles” on our nation’s roadways. In many cases,the type of vehicles being tested, their capabilities and the roads they use has not been public knowledge.

This week, in response to these concerns, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) unveiled a new website that allows individuals to see where autonomous vehicles are being tested. While only a pilot program,the website allows users to see the cities where tests are taking place, the make and model of vehicles, the number of vehicles being tested and, in some cases, the actual streets where the AVs are deployed.

Currently,a limited number of states and manufacturers are participating in the program. The participating companies are Beep, Cruise, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, Local Motors, Navya, Nuro, Toyota, Uber, and Waymo,with data available in numerous states.

“Through this initiative, the Department is creating a formal platform for Federal, State, and local government to coordinate and share information in a standard way,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao.

We encourage you to visit the website and see if AVs are being tested in your town. Feel free to share this information with non-riders as well, since all roadway users will be impacted by the testing of AVs. Remember this data is constantly being updated so check back often.

To access the website click here.

 
 
 

 

 

 

Labor Day

Labor Day marks the unofficial end to summer. Soon enough the leaves will be falling, frost will be in the air and our bikes will be put away for the winter. We hope that you will be able to enjoy the three-day weekend with some time on the open road. Nothing beats some wind therapy with family and friends.

Ride Free and Happy Labor Day!

 

 
 
 
 

 

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