milo: autonomous shuttle pilot program

arlington: an av leader

Milo was the first autonomous shuttle service offered by a U.S. municipal government to the general public on a continuous basis.

Operated August 2017 – August 2018 on off-street trails in Arlington’s Entertainment District.

Program Goals:

• Test AV technology in a real world environment

• Educate the public and raise awareness of AV technology

• Position the City of Arlington as an innovative transportation leader

the milo program

Milo By The Numbers:2 Electric Autonomous Shuttles

3 Off Street Routes

8 Miles Per Hour Average Speed

12 Passengers Per Shuttle

110+ Events Served

99% Surveyed Riders Enjoyed Milo and Felt Safe

>50 Media Stories and Requests for Information

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the milo program

The Vehicles:

• Electric-powered shuttles

• Capacity up to 12 people

• Wheelchair accessible

• Virtual tracks - no permanent infrastructure

• Maximum speed approximately 15 mph

• Sophisticated positioning and collision avoidance

systems

• Rides were always free of charge

routes

events served

AT&T Stadium & Globe Life Park Event Service:

• 78 events

Public Demonstration Rides:

• 17 demos

Group Demonstration Rides:

• 18 demos

Special Events:

• 3 community events

Over 110 Events Served!

rider surveys

n = 292

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I would ride Milo again.0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

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I enjoyed riding Milo.

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I felt safe riding Milo. 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

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I support AV technology.

next steps

On-Street AV Testing with Drive.ai

• One year pilot program

• Operating in mixed traffic at speeds up to 35 mph

• Rides are free and open to the general public

• Launched October 19, 2018

Questions?

milo: autonomous shuttle pilot program