Peoria will be hosting an event to celebrate the launch of Robo Ride, the city’s autonomous shuttle pilot program, 9-10 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 20, in the Huntington University parking lot at 8385 W. Mariners Way .
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Who: Peoria Mayor Cathy Carlat, Peoria Public Works Director Kevin Burke and Beep CEO Joe Moye will share remarks.
Where: Huntington University parking lot at 8385 W. Mariners Way (the southwest corner of 83rd Avenue and Mariners Way)
Peoria will be hosting an event to celebrate the launch of Robo Ride, the city’s autonomous shuttle pilot program, 9-10 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 20, in the Huntington University parking lot at 8385 W. Mariners Way .
Dignitaries and officials from Peoria, Beep and Navya will be in attendance. After the speeches, attendees and media will be invited to ride the shuttle route.
The fully electric, driverless shuttle is set to officially open to the public on Saturday, Feb. 22, and will operate daily from noon to 6 p.m. in the P83 Entertainment District on Arrowhead Fountain Center Drive from Huntington University to Paradise Lane. Robo Ride, which has no steering wheel or pedals, will use a pre-programmed, fixed route with a combination of localization techniques, involving high-powered censors and cameras.
It is open to the public without an appointment, fee or pre-screening. Additionally, the shuttle is ADA accessible and has an attendant onboard at all times to ensure riders have a pleasant and safe experience.
The Beep Command Center can also communicate with the on-board shuttle attendant at any time.
Robo Ride holds up to 10 passengers at a time and will operate at a maximum speed of 15 mph as part of the pilot program. For more information, visit peoriaaz.gov/transit.
