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MnDOT Autonomous Bus Pilot

Status:  Complete
Report Date:  01/15/2025

Summary:

The MnDOT Autonomous Bus Pilot project consisted of deploying a Level 4 shuttle provided by EasyMile on the MnROAD facility. The bus was used for several rounds of public demonstrations as well as testing at the MnROAD facility during winter conditions. The bus could hold up to 12 people and had a range of typical driving speeds from 2 to 11 miles per hour. Demonstrations were conducted in various winter conditions with several variables which can be found below. Weather Conditions: Clear Weather / Bare Pavement, Uncontrolled Winter Weather, Controlled Winter Weather Variables: Automated Shuttle Bus Only, Obstacles (Work Zone Barrel), Other Cars, Pedestrians, Bicycles

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Project Personnel:

Principal Investigator:  Connected and Automated Vehicle Office
Project Coordinator:  Not Available