“Our public-private partnership on this project will test how we can deliver mobility for all in our downtown corridors while also reducing personal vehicle usage, improving safety, advancing connectivity and enabling a sustainable means of transportation for the future.” PSTA’s commitment to test autonomous shuttles in first-mile / last-mile use cases is a great reflection of their emphasis on innovation,” said Joe Moye, Beep Chief Executive Officer. “We are proud to partner with PSTA, the City of Dunedin and TBARTA as we advance the use of important new mobility solutions for safe and clean driverless transportation. We’re excited to bring this driverless technology to North County and offer more people a chance to experience AVA,” said Gina Driscoll, Vice Chair of PSTA Board of Directors. “The AVA project is the latest example of how PSTA is leading the way on innovative, sustainable transportation options. The vehicles are 100-percent electric, cost less than $30 per month to charge, and react 10 times faster than a human can, while never getting distracted from the roadway. The vehicle performance is monitored by an onboard shuttle specialist as well as Beep’s Global Command Center located in Orlando, Florida. AVA is equipped with multiple onboard LiDAR sensors and GPS tracking to ensure the path is maintained during operation. The functionality of the shuttle is enabled by a safe, pre-determined planned route. We look forward to feedback from this demonstration in Dunedin and are excited about what the future holds for our region." "This project is a great way to further that cause. "TBARTA strongly supports innovative transit development and recognizes our transportation future needs new technologies that are efficient and sustainable," said David Green, Executive Director of TBARTA. “We invite people of all ages to enjoy and leave with a better understanding of how technology can help enhance safety all while providing clean-energy solutions that could transform transportation.” “We are beyond excited for the Dunedin community to try this all new experience with AVA,” said Brad Miller, Chief Executive Officer of PSTA. Riders will be able to enjoy all the shops and restaurants downtown Dunedin has to offer. An on-board shuttle attendant, or copilot, serves as an ambassador for the riders to learn more about the technology and oversee the high-quality passenger experience.
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The shuttle uses an array of sensors outside of the vehicle providing a full 360-degree view of the environment. Petersburg will be familiar with her schedule because she will keep the same operating hours and days Wednesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. Following the conclusion of spring training and before the start of summer, she will spend the rest of her time in Dunedin along Main Street, Broadway Avenue, Scotland Street, Douglas Avenue, Wood Street and Highland Avenue until the end of the pilot in August 2021. Beginning Wednesday, May 19th, AVA will service Douglas Avenue between Main Street and the stadium. In Dunedin, AVA will be testing two routes in the City of Dunedin that align with the remaining Toronto Blue Jays spring training games at TD Ballpark and the summer months for Downtown Dunedin. AVA is short for Autonomous Vehicle Advantage. The on-going testing is a partnership between the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) and BEEP, and it receives funding from the Tampa Bay Area Regional Transit Authority (TBARTA).
Petersburg, which carried nearly 5,000 riders over five months.
( Click here for photos/video of AVA)ĪVA riders in Dunedin will experience a different automated vehicle than the one used in St. Petersburg bayfront, the autonomous shuttle, AVA, starts another test run today in Dunedin and will operate there through the summer. Petersburg, Fla – After a successful stint along the St.
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