UGA Secures $3.6 Million Grant To Bring Self-Driving Technology To Rural Georgia

#wqeb973newz |Athens,GA-🚗 UGA EXPANDS SELF-DRIVING TECHNOLOGY TO RURAL GEORGIA!

The University of Georgia is joining a national research initiative to bring autonomous vehicle technology to rural and tribal communities across the country.

💰 The project is backed by a $15 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation, with UGA receiving approximately $3.6 million to advance self-driving technology in rural Georgia.

🤝 Through the TRAVELS Center, UGA will partner with five other universities, 34 state transportation agencies and private organizations to address transportation challenges and improve safety and accessibility in rural communities.

📍 More than one-fifth of Georgia residents live in rural areas where transportation remains a challenge.

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