San Diego Association of Governments
Shaking up the transportation sector in San Diego
PROJECT HISTORY
The challenge
AAM is the latest disruptor in transport. SANDAG needs help developing a strategy to integrate AAM services in the region as regulations evolve.
The solution
Arcadis built a team of experts to help SANDAG develop policy and technical resources for AAM.
The Impact
AAM will transform mobility in San Diego, adding to the area’s social & environmental goals by making this form of transportation accessible to all.
The challenge
AAM has the potential to not only alter, but also augment the transportation system. In a city like San Diego, AAM can mean a faster, cheaper, cleaner way of delivering goods, getting around and providing emergency services. But to become a commercially viable option for riders, AAM must first be integrated into the region’s current complex network of mobility options and emerging technologies. Furthermore, a key challenge in San Diego is the unique airspace operating environment and the geography of the region. At the same time, the service needs to meet regulatory compliance as government policies are created and go into effect.
The solution
Arcadis has brought together a team of experts from across industry. Arcadis are leading the consortium of VHB, Hovecon, Sutra Research, and TTG Environmental to develop SANDAG’s Regional AAM implementation strategy, one of many regional strategies that will need to be developed around the country for this new solution. Our team includes experts across aviation, mobility, stakeholder engagement and environmental issues.
The team is assessing AAM research, policies, and market analysis, and leading a comprehensive public outreach and education strategy to meet the needs of underserved communities. We are also using our Smart Atlas GIS Platform to capture data and inform the AAM strategy.
The impact
Widely accessible aircraft that revolutionizes the movement of people, goods and services could be a reality within the next few years. Using innovative and evolving technology, AAM is on the verge of becoming a groundbreaking mode of low carbon transportation that complements conventional transportation systems. AAM has the potential to make mobility more equitable across the United States if implemented correctly and integrated with other modes of transport.
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