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Automated Transportation

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Why automated Transportation is Important

New ideas, technologies, and automation are making our transportation system in Iowa grow in ways we never imagined. Planning and using these new technologies is important for making public transportation safer.

According to the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, automated transportation involves different types of transportation working together. This collaboration is crucial for ensuring that automated driving systems and connected vehicles can be safely used on public roads, making travel safer, easier, and more efficient.

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How is Iowa getting organized and prepared to support automated transportation?

Iowa is at the forefront of preparing for the integration of automated transportation. The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) is actively engaged in planning, research, policy-making, and pilot projects both within the state and nationwide. By fostering partnerships with various entities such as state and local government agencies, federal partners, universities, private companies, and nonprofit organizations, we are driving the development of connected and automated vehicle technologies. This collaborative approach is crucial to advancing these technologies for the benefit of Iowa and beyond.

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