Category Archives: Autonomous Vehicle

Autonomous Shuttle Service Opens to the Public in the Bay Area 

Posted on April 27, 2023 by Kevin

On Monday, April 24, the Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) launched the Bay Area’s first autonomous shuttle program to be open to the public. The Bishop Ranch Autonomous Shuttle Program will run through fall 2023, providing free, electric shuttles to … Continue reading →

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The War to Remotely Control Self-Driving Cars Heats Up

Posted on April 19, 2019 by Kevin

by Alex Davies in Wired Even in the middle of the day, the 50-mile trip from San Francisco to San Jose is a pain. Like a toddler, Bay Area driving toggles between slumber (rush-hour slogs) and frenzy (passing-happy speeding). It’s … Continue reading →

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Planners Look at the Promise and Pitfalls of Self-Driving Cars

Posted on August 16, 2018 by Kevin

Autonomous vehicles are set to be one of the greatest disrupters to transportation in our lifetime. What impact might they have on the Bay Area? MTC and the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) are exploring the answers through the … Continue reading →

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Lyft Furthers its Development of Self-Driving Vehicle Technology With Gomentum Station Partnership

Posted on March 12, 2018 by Kevin

Lyft and GoMentum Station announced a partnership to test Lyft’s self-driving vehicles at GoMentum Station’s 5,000 acre autonomous vehicle proving grounds located in Concord, California. Managed by the Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA), GoMentum Station provides Lyft with a convenient … Continue reading →

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Testing of First Autonomous Shuttle on Public Roads in California Begins

Posted on March 10, 2018 by Kevin

On Tuesday, March 6, the Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) and GoMentum Station announced that permission was granted and testing of shared autonomous vehicles on public roads will begin at Bishop Ranch, the largest mixed-use business community in Northern California … Continue reading →

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California publishes new autonomous vehicle rules

Posted on March 8, 2018 by Kevin

from – Autonomous Vehicle Technology New California autonomous vehicle regulations released this week by the Department of Motor Vehicles will allow driverless testing of autonomous vehicles on public roads in California using a remote test operator. According to the regulations, … Continue reading →

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SAIC MOTOR Innovation Center to Engage GoMentum Station as Vehicle Test Site

Posted on December 12, 2017 by Kevin

The Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) is pleased to announce a new partnership between GoMentum Station and SAIC MOTOR Innovation Center (SAIC IC), one of China’s largest car manufacturers. With this partnership, SAIC IC will have access to GoMentum Station … Continue reading →

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Toyota Research Institute Partners with GoMentum Station to Expand Closed Course Testing

Posted on November 1, 2017 by Kevin

      Toyota Research Institute (TRI) has signed an agreement with GoMentum Station to test autonomous vehicle technology at the 5,000 acre autonomous vehicle proving grounds located in Concord, California. Managed by the Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA), this … Continue reading →

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AAA and Gomentum Station Announce Exclusive Partnership Agreement

Posted on October 23, 2017 by Kevin

        AAA Northern California, Nevada & Utah is proud to announce its partnership with GoMentum Station and the Contra Costa Transportation Authority on an exclusive agreement to study and test how autonomous vehicles can be safely implemented … Continue reading →

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Contra Costa Transportation Authority receives permission from NHTSA to test shared autonomous vehicles on public roads

Posted on October 4, 2017 by Kevin

The Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) received permission from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to test shared autonomous vehicles on public roads within the 600-acre Bishop Ranch business park, where CCTA is leading a pilot demonstration project operating … Continue reading →

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Contra Costa Transportation Authority Announces Baidu as a GoMentum Partner

Posted on August 9, 2017 by Kevin

Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) announced today that Baidu, the leading Chinese language Internet search provider, joined CCTA and GoMentum Station’s growing list of international partners to test a fleet of its next-generation autonomous vehicles at GoMentum’s secure, 5,000-acre test … Continue reading →

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Contra Costa Transportation Authority Announces International Partnership and Collaboration Agreement With Intelligent Transport Systems Japan

Posted on July 21, 2017 by Kevin

Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) Executive Director Randell Iwasaki announced today CCTA and GoMentum Station’s collaborative agreement with Intelligent Transport Systems Japan (ITS Japan). This collaboration between CCTA and ITS Japan to test at GoMentum Station was signed on July … Continue reading →

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Contra Costa Transportation Authority Announces International Partnership to Test Autonomous Vehicles

Posted on July 13, 2017 by Kevin

Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) Executive Director Randell Iwasaki announced today CCTA’s intent to partner with The Netherlands to use the GoMentum Station proving grounds to move the smart e-mobility market forward. Representatives from CCTA and The Netherlands met on … Continue reading →

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First Transit Signs Exclusive Partnership with GoMentum Station for Autonomous Vehicle Innovation and Research

Posted on June 22, 2017 by Kevin

First Transit announces that it has signed an agreement as the exclusive transit operator partner at GoMentum Station. The partnership will foster research and innovation in the field of shared autonomous vehicle (SAV) application and technology research. First Transit will … Continue reading →

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