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MnDOT officials, industry and advocates press for framework on connected and automated vehicles
Summary
MnDOT staff and members of the governor’s Connected and Automated Vehicles advisory council briefed the Senate committee on testing, pilots and the potential benefits and risks of automated vehicle technology, urging state regulatory clarity to preserve economic and accessibility opportunities.
Minnesota Department of Transportation officials and advisory‑council members told the Senate Transportation Committee that Minnesota should adopt a clear policy framework for connected and automated vehicles (CAV) to capture safety, accessibility and economic benefits while managing risk.
Tara Olds, director of MnDOT’s Connected and Automated Vehicles unit, summarized the council’s purpose and said Minnesota remains among a minority of states without specific CAV regulations. “Currently, Minnesota is 1 of 17 states in The United States that does not have specific state regulations or rules referring automated view referring to automated vehicles, which has created uncertainty for…
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