Dallas college autonomous vehicle initiative

This $1,155,681.62 Formula Grant award from the Federal Highway Administration (CFDA 20.205 - Highway Planning and Construction) will fund the Dallas College Autonomous Vehicle Initiative. The project will provide transportation services over 3 years using automated vehicles to serve the campuses and neighboring communities in Lancaster, Dallas, and Hutchins, Texas. It will also include training in transportation technology, over-the-road trucking, and delivery of goods. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is the awardee for this grant, which was awarded on December 12, 2024.

Project description

From dallas college autonomous vehicle intersection to cedar valley and east field avenue service WD. Provision of transportation services serving the campuses and neighboring communities in lancaster, dallas and hutchins for 3 years using automated vehicles and training in transportation technology, over-the-road trucking and/or delivery of goods.