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FTA has set a roadmap for research and demonstrations on transit bus automation for the next five years, updating its strategic plan for how the public transportation industry might implement automated systems.
The Strategic Transit Automation Research (STAR) Plan 2.0 (2023-2028) updates the prior Strategic Transit Automation Research Plan, referred to as STAR Plan 1.0 (2018-2023) released in 2018. STAR Plan 2.0 applies lessons learned from the previous five years of transit automation research and demonstration projects. Key areas of focus for STAR Plan 2.0 are establishing testing standards and setting benchmarks for safety, performance, and maintenance for bus automation technologies. Both plans encourage research, demonstrations, and engagement as described in the FTA Transit Automation Research Overview.
FTA's STAR Plan 2.0 incorporates input from transit agencies and other stakeholders, including federal agencies, universities, non-profits, research partners, and operators. FTA looks forward to engaging with a broad stakeholder community to help transit agencies leverage emerging technologies such as automation to enhance safety and expand mobility for all.
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