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AUTON ONOM OMOUS VE VEHICLE LE IMPLEM EMEN ENTATION ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIVISION

2 “The GM Futurama exhibit at the 1939 World’ s Fair in New Y ork piqued the collective American and world imagination. Among other wonders, it promised that the United States would have an automated highway system and foretold the coming of a fundamental revolution in the surface transportation of passengers and freight.” Sources: Autonomous Vehicle Technology – A Guide for Policymakers (RAND Corporation, 2016) CITY OF CHANDLER 2019 1

3 WHY SUPPO PPORT AV A ADOPT PTION? Pla y a pa rt in brin gin g a bou t im port a n t socie t a l ch a n ge s •Safety: reduced frequency of crashes (95% caused by driver error) •Mobility: greater independence for the elderly, blind, disabled and youth •Land Use: opportunity to eliminate parking, increase densities and improve development options CITY OF CHANDLER 2019 1

4 WHY SUPPO PPORT AV A ADOPT PTION? Expe ct e d t o cre a t e sign ifica n t e con om ic im pa ct s •Many of the largest companies in the world are involved in AV tech •The “Passenger Economy” enabled by the use of AVs is projected to be worth $7 trillion by 2050, according to a study commissioned by Intel 1 •Employs skilled workers – AV engineer salaries often above $200,000 Source: Accelerating the Future: The Economic Impact of the Emerging Passenger Economy (Strategy Analytics, 2017) CITY OF CHANDLER 2019 1

5 WHY HY IS C CHA HANDLER AN A AV HU HUB? Th e righ t clim a t e a n d drivin g con dit ion s for da t a colle ct ion •Waymo established its test sites in diverse climates: Arizona heat •Urban and suburban landscapes •Highways and city streets •Varied driving conditions: dry, rain, dust storms CITY OF CHANDLER 2019 1

6 WHY HY IS C CHA HANDLER AN A AV HU HUB? Fe e lin gs a bou t se lf-drivin g ve h icle s a n d polit ica l su pport •City is committed to being a great place to do business •Governor has taken a leadership position; City wanted to support the state’s initiatives on AV •Mayor and Council members are enthusiastic about advancing AV •City has decided to take a partner approach and not be bureaucratic CITY OF CHANDLER 2019 1

7 WHY HY IS C CHA HANDLER AN A AV HU HUB? Alre a dy re cogn ize d a s a t e ch com m u n it y •Known as the “Innovation and T echnology Hub” of the Southwest •City has always been open to cutting edge technologies •Residents are enthusiastic, early adopters of technology – Google/Waymo’s open house in 2016 attracted 2,000 attendees CITY OF CHANDLER 2019 1

8 AV I INDUSTRY RY PLAYERS RS Presence in Chandler CITY OF CHANDLER 2019 1

9 CHANDLER ER AUTO T TEC ECH CITY OF CHANDLER 2019 1

10 10 HOW W WE S SUPPORT RT AV R& R&D Be in g a le a de r a n d providin g a ssist a n ce t o in du st ry pa rt n e rs •City has performed joint testing with Waymo to ensure their AVs respond properly to emergency vehicles •City Council approved zoning code amendments to support AV and ride-sharing implementation CITY OF CHANDLER 2019 1

11 11 HOW W WE P E PROMOTE E CHANDLER ER Broa dca st in g ou r m e ssa ge t o t h e AV in du st ry •Promoting Chandler opportunities at AV conferences and events •Networking with AV companies and trade groups at industry trade shows •Interviews with regional, national and global media promoting the City as an AV hub •Distribution of marketing pieces highlighting Chandler’s AV advantages CITY OF CHANDLER 2019 1

12 12 QUEST STIONS? S? CITY OF CHANDLER 2019 1

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