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Self-Driving Pods Set to Launch at World’s Busiest Airport in New Pilot Program

The initiative aims to address employee transportation challenges while exploring the future of autonomous public transit.

by TheGeorgiaDemocrat
October 5, 2024
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Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport is preparing to tackle employee commuting difficulties with an innovative solution: a $20 million pilot program introducing self-driving pods. Partnering with the company Glydways, the airport aims to test these autonomous vehicles by late 2026, with plans to expand if successful.

The pilot will initially service the Georgia International Convention Center, with the potential to extend airport-wide. The self-driving pods, which can transport up to four passengers, are designed to operate in dedicated lanes and offer rapid, on-demand transit at speeds of around 30 mph.

Officials at ATL Airport Community Improvement District (CID) believe autonomous vehicles could significantly reduce commute times for employees who currently face longer journeys than other workers in the metro Atlanta area. More than 150,000 people work within a six-mile radius of the airport, many of whom struggle with limited transit options.

Gerald McDowell, executive director of ATL Airport CID, emphasized the importance of exploring cost-effective transportation solutions, expressing optimism about the potential of personal rapid transit. “We’re hoping in the next two to four years we will be able to make the determination if these innovative mobility solutions will be viable for our communities to offer in the future,” McDowell said.

Glydways has designed the system to accommodate up to 10,000 passengers per hour, ensuring that the pods can meet the demands of a busy area. Eliot Temple, a vice president at Glydways, highlighted the long-standing transportation challenges in the region and expressed hope that the pilot program will help resolve decades of limited accessibility.

If the program proves successful, the airport plans to expand the pod system to other key areas. There are also aspirations to create a regional connector system spanning up to 20 miles around the airport, potentially bringing new opportunities to the local community.

The two-year pilot program is expected to provide crucial insights into the feasibility of autonomous public transit in the Atlanta area, offering a glimpse into what could be the future of transportation in Georgia.

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