State & Local Government Policy, Business and Technology

Washington, D.C., Dips Its Toe into Self-Driving Cars

Government Technology: Washington, D.C., is preparing for a future with self-driving cars by inviting companies to test their autonomous vehicle technology in the District.

The city partnered with the Southwest Business Improvement District (SWBID) to release a request for information (RFI) for an autonomous vehicle pilot program on 10th Street, the area near L’Enfant Plaza in the city’s Federal Triangle area. The street, which is basically a straight line with few pedestrians, connects the new waterfront plaza development to the National Mall.

In addition to testing the effectiveness of AVs in Washington’s urban landscape, a pilot program could also bring attention to a street that is often overlooked, said Steve Moore, executive director for the Southwest Business Improvement District.

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