Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution of Support for North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) Autonomous Vehicle Project
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Enhance the Quality of Life in McKinney
5E: Develop Sustainable Quality of Life Improvements Within the City of McKinney
MEETING DATE: March 15, 2022
DEPARTMENT: Housing and Community Development
CONTACT: Kimberly Flom, Assistant City Manager
Akia Pichon, Transit Services Administrator
ITEM SUMMARY:
• In Fall of 2021 NCTCOG solicited proposals for an Autonomous Vehicle Project.
• A proposal was developed that will use Autonomous Vehicle (A/V) technology to increase access to healthcare and other services for underserved McKinney residents.
• As currently envisioned, the project will also be deployed to underserved residents of the City of Dallas
• The project application is supported by Children’s Health Center, Toyota, Ford, Texas A&M Transportation Institute, SMU, DART, Autonomous Vehicle Alliance, Accessible Mobility Collaborative, Dallas County Health and Human Services and Others.
• The $5M+ project will be funded primarily through a grant provided by the NCTCOG
• No monetary contribution is being requested of the City of McKinney at this time.
• The proposal anticipates that some in-kind staff services would be required to support the project.
• The item was presented to City Council at the February 1, 2022 Work Session.
• The resolution provides conditional support for the project so that staff can work out additional project details with NCTCOG, who is anticipated to lead the effort.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• Feonix Mobility submitted a City of McKinney proposal to NCTCOG in November of 2021.
• The proposal has been discussed at the NCTCOG Surface Transportation Technical Committee (STTC) and at the March 10, 2022 Regional Transportation Council (RTC) meeting.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
• The only contribution requested from the City of McKinney, at this time, is staff support.
• City of McKinney participation in the project will be subject to successful consultant procurement by NCTCOG staff for deployment of appropriate technology.
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
• N/A