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Rep. McPherson seeks pilot funding to scale autonomous shuttles and robotaxis for Olympics

Transportation Infrastructure Appropriation Subcommittee · February 4, 2026

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Summary

Representative McPherson and Crystal Young proposed an RFA and bill to update Utah's 2019 autonomous‑vehicle framework and fund a two‑lane pilot (public micro‑shuttles and private robotaxi incentives) aimed at closing first‑/last‑mile gaps and scaling for major events; presenters suggested a scalable ask from $750,000 to $10M+ depending on scope.

Representative McPherson introduced an RFA on Feb. 4 to support a pilot and statutory update for autonomous vehicles, noting Utah's 2019 framework led national policy but needs modernization. Crystal Young, a lobbyist and project lead, described a two‑lane approach: public micro‑shuttles and buses…

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