Agency engagement in automated vehicle deployments and greater national alignment in policy and regulations can improve safety, accessibility, and economic outcomes. TRB hosted a webinar on Monday, April 6, 2026 from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM Eastern that examined recent experiences from states advancing and deploying automated driving systems (ADS) and automated vehicle (AV) technologies, including how differences in policy, implementation, and regulatory frameworks influence innovation, pilot programs, and interstate collaboration. The session also explored how varying approaches affect partnerships with industry and efforts to ensure compatibility across state lines.
This webinar was based on NCHRP Project 20-68, Domestic Scan 23-02: Recent Experiences in Advancing and Deploying Automated Vehicle Technologies.
This webinar was sponsored by TRB’s National Cooperative Highway Research Program.
The slides are available. 
 
Webinar agenda and presenters

• Scan summary – Carole Delion, Delion Consulting LLC
• Key findings – Blaine Leonard, Utah Department of Transportation
• Actionable steps from the scan – Sarah Searcy, North Carolina Department of Transportation
• Question and answer session moderated by Tara Olds, Minnesota Department of Transportation

The first 60 minutes of the webinar were for presentations and the final 30 minutes were reserved for audience questions.
 
Learning Objectives
At the end of this webinar, participants can:

• Identify approaches for planning, financing, programming, policy development, risk management, safety management, infrastructure readiness, and system operations related to ADS deployments and applications
• Evaluate the impacts and adoption of ADS and AV technologies on state and local transportation agency facilities and communities
• Outline recommendations and actionable steps for integrating AV technologies into state and local transportation agency operations and for working collaboratively to reach shared goals

 
Professional Development Hours
This webinar was delivered as a scheduled – e-learning live event and is categorized within RCEP as Technical, Health and Safety.
Professional Development Hours (PDHs) earned on completion of this program were reported to the Registered Continuing Education Program (RCEP). Certificates of Completion are issued to all participants via the RCEP.net online system. Complaints about registered providers may be addressed to RCEP, 1015 15th Street, NW, 8th Fl., Washington, DC, 20005.
American Institute of Certified Planners Certification Maintenance Credits
This webinar was approved by the American Planning Association (APA) for 1.5 Certification Maintenance (CM) Credits. CM credits provide continuing education opportunities for AICP Certified Planners to continue their professional skills and knowledge. To receive CM credits, Certified Planners should visit the TRB event webpage on American Planning Association and register their participation. If you have problems reporting your CM credits or have general questions about the CM program, please contact the APA.