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Minnesota's Autonomous Shuttle Program
Date and Time: Wednesday, July 20: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Location: Royal AB
Thomas Johnson-Kaiser
Engagement and Project Manager, Minnesota Department of Transportation
PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION
With three autonomous shuttle projects throughout the state, Minnesota is leading the way in innovative CAV testing and enhancing mobility. This presentation will highlight Minnesota's CAV program, the Med City Mover autonomous shuttle project, and two other autonomous shuttle projects scheduled to launch later in 2022. Audience members can expect to hear mobility lessons learned, insights from pre and post ride surveys, exciting research projects, and education and outreach findings.
SPEAKER BIOGRAPHY
Thomas Johnson-Kaiser is the Engagement and Project Manager for MnDOT's Connected and Automated Vehicles Office. Thomas leads CAV research and demonstrations projects and helps manage the Governor's Advisory Council on Connected and Automated Vehicles. Prior to joining the CAV-X Office in August 2021, Thomas was a Project Coordinator in MnDOT's Office of Research and Innovation, managing state and Local Road Research Board projects and leading the development of MnDOT's innovation strategy and program.
