1. The Groundwork for the Future Arizona’s Open Arms Approach to Autonomous Vehicle Development August 23, 2017
Matt Clark, Transportation Policy Advisor
Office of Arizona Governor Doug Ducey

2. Why Autonomous Vehicles?
The Human Driver ... … is the most unreliable component of an automobile.

3. Crash Facts Tell the Story
95% of crashes due to human error
40,200 fatalities in the U.S. (2016 estimate)
962 fatalities in Arizona (2016)

4. Autonomous Vehicles to the Rescue
Safety
Mobility

5. States with Action on Autonomous VehiclesAZ
Data: National Conference of State Legislatures

6. Arizona’s Principles of Engagement
Rollback Burdensome Regulations
Stay “Open for Business”
Partner With Localities
Embrace Tomorrow’s Technologies Today

7. Governor Ducey’s Executive Order:
“Future Relies on Innovative Technologies”
Testing and operation of self-driving vehicles on public roads within Arizona
Pilot programs at select universities
Collaboration with willing municipalities
Licensed and insured operators
Self-Driving Vehicle Oversight Committee

8. Arizona’s AV R&D Contributions — Waymo
Waymo “Early Rider” program
Image: Waymo

9. Arizona’s AV R&D Contributions — Ford
Ford Fusion at Wittmann proving ground
Images: Ford Motor Company

10. Arizona’s AV R&D Contributions — GM
Chevrolet Bolt EV test vehicle in Scottsdale
Image: General Motors

11. Arizona’s AV R&D Contributions — Uber
Governor Doug Ducey welcomes Uber to Arizona
Image: Arizona Daily Star

12. The Road Ahead
Arizona OK’d adding “small wireless facilities” to existing wireless networks
Resulting 5G could support AVs in numerous ways, such as by enabling tele-operation, continuous connection to the cloud for better image recognition, and improved mapping.
Effort was a collaboration between private industry, municipalities, counties, and the state.

13. Thank You