In its application, PennDOT mentioned Pennsylvania’s leadership, including Uber in Pittsburgh, CMU, its own statewide task force on the issue and closed tracks at Penn State and Pocono Raceway for R&D.

“This application further illustrates that we’re a national leader in supporting automated vehicle development with safety and flexibility in mind,” PennDOT Secretary Leslie S. Richards said in a statement. “We’ve put in significant work on this issue with our task force, with our partners in the legislature, and through close collaboration with the industry.”
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