Autonomous technology is developing quickly, but is still years from widespread adoption. At this juncture, cities today have a unique opportunity to shape an autonomous future that puts people at the core of all decision-making.

NACTO supports an autonomous future that enhances all aspects of cities’ transportation systems, from improving safety for all road users, re-balancing the use of the right-of-way, and expanding mobility for all. AVs have the potential to be a deeply impactful technology: they can either complement ongoing efforts to provide all people with sustainable, accessible, and affordable transportation; or they can undermine them. As AV technology continues to take shape, NACTO advocates for the following elements in any strong AV policy:

• Set and hold autonomous vehicles to defined safety standards
• Require data sharing between public and private partners
• Preserve local regulatory authority over all traffic operations on city streets

Press Releases / Public Statements

NACTO Releases Policy Recommendations for the Future of Automated Vehicles (6/23/2016)
NACTO applauds high standards for automated vehicles, calls for focus on city street operation going forward (9/20/2016)
House AV Legislation Would Leave Cities on the Side of the Road (7/24/2017)
Senate Automated Vehicles Legislation Would Jeopardize the Safety of Millions and Leave Cities and States on the Side of the Road (9/12/2017)
Senate Revises Bill on Automated Vehicles but Fails to Address the Primary Concerns of Cities and States (10/3/2017)
NACTO Statement Re: Automated Vehicle Fatality in Tempe, AZ (3/19/2018)
North American Cities Release Vision for Autonomous Vehicle Policy (9/9/2019)
NTSB Finds Inadequate Safeguards in Place for Self-Driving Vehicle Testing Across U.S. (11/21/2019)

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