Connecticut Plan Outlines Strategies for Connected, Automated Vehicles
A Volvo Connected Truck at a trade show in 2017. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)
Autonomous delivery services and the challenges they present are included as a consideration in the Connecticut Department of Transportation’s recently released strategic plan for connected and automated vehicles.
The plan, titled “Preparing for Connected and Automated Vehicles,” is the first of its kind for Connecticut. It outlines strategies for advancing multimodal CAV services and infrastructure to address current and future transportation needs.
The text of the plan notes that many freight companies have expressed interest in or have tested autonomous trucks, and indicates CTDOT will maintain an open dialogue with industry representatives and monitor potential risks linked to autonomous deliveries. The growth of e-commerce and demand for fast deliveries have contributed to an increase in trucks on roadways,
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