Autonomous Vehicles

John Halikowski, director of the Arizona Department Transportation, sent the following letter Tuesday, March 27, to the Uber regarding testing of autonomous vehicles on public roadways in Arizona.

Self-driving cars are already operating in Arizona and ADOT is embracing and preparing for the new technology.

PHOENIX – The Self-Driving Vehicles Oversight Committee, created by Governor Doug Ducey to support research and development of self-driving vehicle technology in Arizona, will hold its first meeting on Monday.

Community members, businesses and other stakeholders are welcome to attend and to provide their input and ideas. The agenda also includes a presentation on autonomous vehicles by John Halikowski, director of the Arizona Department of Transportation.

We in the transportation world face the evolving use of technology in developing connected and automated vehicles.