Automated Transportation Systems
North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) is developing standards and guidelines for Automated Transportation System (ATS) in our region. These standards will help our region build economies of scale for the deployment of next-generation systems for moving people and cargo.
What is an ATS?Explore our fact sheet to discover the foundational ideas of ATS technology. | NCTCOG ATS Development StudyReview NCTCOG implementation guidelines for ATS in our region. | ATS Pilot ProjectsNCTCOG has identified two pilot projects as suitable candidates for ATS. |
NCTCOG determines the feasibility of ATS based on several factors. For the movement of passengers, we may consider existing and planned land uses, population counts, parking strategy, and connectivity, to the broader transportation network.
Next-generation ATS vehicles are more flexible and reliable. They run on rubber tires instead of fixed tracks and can operate on any flat surface utilizing self-driving vehicle technology. These technologies are a solution to frequent movement needs in dense, urbanized environments, transporting both people and cargo.
History of People Movers in DFW Region:
Previous Studies
Last Mile Transit Connections Study
2019 Midtown ATS Study with Executive Summary
ATS Whitepaper
Brendon Wheeler
Program ManagerTransportation Planning - Metropolitan Transportation Plan
(682) 433-0478
bwheeler@nctcog.org