PROJECT HISTORY
The challenge
Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) is revolutionizing the transport sector, bringing social and environmental benefits to communities.
San Diego Association of Governments
Taking the transportation sector to new heights in San Diego
The solution
Arcadis and a team of expert partners are helping the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) prepare for AAM in the San Diego region.
The Impact
The innovative strategy will transform mobility in San Diego, adding its social & environmental goals & setting a standard for other US cities.
The challenge
Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) is the latest new mobility solution revolutionizing the transport sector. This innovative and evolving technology has the potential to transform mobility services and bring social and environmental benefits to the community.
The San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) is preparing for AAM services in the San Diego region, developing a regional strategy to integrate AAM services as regulations evolve.
AAM has the potential to not only alter, but also augment the transportation system. In a city like San Diego, the availability of AAM would mean a faster, cheaper, cleaner way of delivering goods, getting around and providing emergency services.
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However, to become a commercially viable option for commuters, AAM must first be integrated into the already complex network of mobility options and emerging technologies in the region. Furthermore, a key challenge in San Diego is the unique airspace operating environment and the geography. At the same time, the service must meet regulatory compliance as government policies are created and come into effect.
The solution
A team from Arcadis with expertise across aviation, mobility, stakeholder engagement and environmental advisory are leading the consortium of VHB, Hovecon, Sutra Research, and TTG Environmental, to develop SANDAG’s Regional AAM implementation strategy, to integrate AAM services in the region as regulations evolve. This will be the first of many regional strategies to be developed around the country as cities prepare for this new and evolving solution.
The team is assessing AAM research, policies, and market analyses, and leading a comprehensive public outreach and education strategy to meet the needs of underserved communities. We are also incorporating our digital expertise and platforms, using our Smart Atlas GIS Platform to capture data from multiple sources and inform the AAM strategy with data led decision making.
The impact
Widely accessible aircraft that revolutionize 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. If implemented correctly and integrated with other modes of transport, AAM has the potential to make mobility more equitable and accessible across the United States.
