UK AutodriveMilton Keynes leading the way in partnershipwith Coventry and the motor industry

Brian MatthewsHead of TransportationMilton Keynes Council

CityMobil2 - La Rochelle30th March 2015

LocationsMilton Keynes & Coventry

Milton KeynesPlanned New TownSignificant Growth Past & FutureCentre for transport Innovation

CoventryHistoric centreof UK Motor industry

Both cities with transport challengesStrong transport links between twoplaces

The Project

UK Autodrive will supportthe introduction of driverlessvehicles into the UK.

Aims of Programme

• Validate driverless technology

• Develop interoperability of technologies andinteraction with other road users

• Demonstrate how solutions can be scaled todifferent city / town infrastructures

• Increase public and awareness and acceptance ofdriverless vehicles

• Promote zero-emission urban vehicle technology

• Develop new business models for new mobilityservices

• Position the UK as a world leader and global hubfor technology development

The consortium

The project is co-funded by

Cities

• Shared automotive heritage

• Complementary urban designs

• Demonstrate results are transferable and scalable

• Provide links with existing transport projects

Technology

Driverless vehicle technologies are nowsufficiently mature to move from laboratoryand test-track into the real world.

• Accelerate introduction of driverless technologies

• Demonstrate car-to-car and car-to-infrastructurecommunication technologies

• Provide solutions to technological challenges

Project Timeline

Project Structure• Driverless Cars (M1)• L-SATS (Low Speed Autonomous Transport System)• Cities Programme

M1 Autonomous Cars

Lead Partners• JLR• TATA• Ford• Thales

Primary AimTo demonstrate autonomous cars operating on a variety ofpublic roads in Coventry and Milton Keynes

L-SATS

Lead Partners• RDM• JLR• Oxbotica

Primary AimTo deliver a low speed autonomous transport system inMilton KeynesComprising of 40-50 vehicles (PODS) that operate in thereal urban environment

Cities Programme

Lead Partners• Milton Keynes Council• Cambridge University• Oxford University – Mobile Robotics Group• Open University• Thales• Coventry City Council

Primary AimTo determine long term benefits and application of autonomous vehiclesto the urban environment

Cities Programme – Roles and Activities

Milton Keynes Council• Client city – co ordinating activities,• Provider of ‘infrastructure’/facilitator of trials• Local engagement

Coventry• Support City (as above)

Arup• Programme design co ordination and

management

Cambridge University• Large scale impact assessment• Public attitude research• Business case development (LSATS)• Assessing impact on highway network• Modelling (simulation of networks)

Oxford University (MRG)• Scalability of systems• Development of autonomous controls (at scale)

Open University (MK)• Dissemination of data /information• Linking to wider MK Smart project• Public engagement

Thales• Technical advisor on ITS/systems• Looking at infrastructure and system• Link to wider security and safety systems*

Cities Work Packages - Planned Outcomes

What’s in it for the city (and beyond)

• Future highway network design standards

• Social benefits (Mobility and Safety)

• Business case for scaling up transport systems

• Public Awareness and Acceptability

• Future technological needs for ITS systems

Thank you