The Atlanta Beltline has plans for a $3 million pilot program to bring autonomous vehicles to — but not on — the Southwest Trail in advance of the FIFA World Cup games.
The proposal was made Monday at a specially called meeting of the Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority. ABI is seeking $1.75 million from the ATL Board for the 12-month pilot, which would feature four driverless vehicles from Beep.
“We know that FIFA’s coming and we want to be ready for it,” ABI senior transportation engineer Shaun Green said.
Beep, based in Florida, has created driverless shuttle buses. Beltline officials said Monday they’ve been working with the company for two years to develop a project in Atlanta.
ABI plans to start service in January, if the funding is approved.
The Beep vehicles would operate between MARTA and the Beltline, but not on the trail.
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