Session Description:
There is considerable interest in both the media and technical press on the recent rapid development of autonomous driverless vehicles. With the success of Waymo in multiple cities and operating at Phoenix Sky Harbor, the widespread use of AVs on airport roadways seems imminent. As Waymo, Zoox, and Tesla’s Robotaxi expand their test cities, they are likely to have significant impacts on airport operations and facilities’ design. Consequently, airports planning future development of these facilities should consider how the introduction of AVs would affect the need for and operation of these facilities. This session will discuss the current status of AV activity at airports and the potential consequences related to the use of AVs that airports should consider as they engage in long-range planning, such as developing master plans or passenger terminal development plans.