Dublin, OH – Governor John Kasich and the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) held a media conference Wednesday, November 30, at Dublin Methodist Hospital fronting the U.S. 33 corridor to showcase Ohio as a global leader in autonomous vehicle technology research and testing. A smart mobility truck equipped with fiber optic sensors and connected vehicle technology served as a backdrop.
“As Governor John Kasich and regional partners highlighted today – Ohio is in a position to be a global leader in autonomous vehicle testing and research thanks to unprecedented collaboration between cities, counties, the State of Ohio, The Ohio State University and private partners like Battelle and Honda. The City of Dublin, along with the City of Marysville and Union County, will expand the region’s efforts as a “Smart City” with the advancement of the NW U.S. 33 Smart Mobility Corridor – home to 50+ automotive related companies including Honda and The Ohio State University’s Transportation Research Center. The expansion of fiber-optics and a smart mobility sensor system along the U.S. 33 Corridor advances the next generation of transportation research and testing focused on safety and efficiency.” Dublin City Manager Dana McDaniel
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