When done right, autonomous vehicles offer an opportunity to make streets safer, increase access to transportation for underserved communities, and increase American industry competitiveness in the international market. When done haphazardly, incorporating AVs and AV testing into our streets will make our cities less safe, less equal, and more congested.

Principles for Autonomous Vehicles on City Streets help all actors–cities, states, federal regulators, and AV companies–successfully integrate AVs into existing, complex city streets and transportation systems.

Principle 1: Expect safety excellence from AV operators
Principle 2: Empower cities as stewards of AVs in urban areas
Principle 3: Ensure affordability and accessibility