Orlando, FL

Orlando, FL tests Beep's autonomous shuttles in effort to expand public transit options

Orlando and the Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority will test two Beep shuttles during an eight-month pilot. The self-driving shuttles travel up to 18 miles per hour with a capacity for up to 10 passengers. The pilot takes place on an existing bus rapid transit route with autonomous buses operating daily during non-peak hours. City officials approved $500,000 for the project including fare-free rides for commuters.

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Orlando, FL

United States

Orlando, FL is working with Unity to map its digital twin with a real-world holographic display

The City of Orlando, the Orlando Economic Partnership, and the technology company Unity are mapping a digital twin of the city's entire 40-square-mile metro region. The digital twin will have an interactive 3D real-world holographic display including all of the full terrain, mobility infrastructure, and buildings in the city. The city will use this model to attract investors while the real-time data will be used to inform decisions on infrastructure, utilities, and business development.

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Orlando, FL

United States

Orlando, FL partners with NASA and Lillium to set the stage for advanced air mobility

The city of Orlando signed a partnership with NASA to begin planning for advanced air mobility by developing new infrastructure. The city is contracting the German company Lillium to build the first vertiport in the United States which will act as a landing pad where electric oversized drones will take off vertically. The city agreed to contribute $1 million over 10 years through property tax rebates if the company complies with job creation and wage requirements.

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Orlando, FL

United States

Orlando, FL offers incentives for commuters to use green transportation via the Miles mobile app

The city of Orlando partnered with ConnectIQ Labs to offer incentives via the Miles mobile app to residents who use green transportation including biking, walking, and transit. The Miles app gamifies transportation by rewarding users with prizes for accumulating miles. The city plans to create custom challenges for commuters to receive city-specific awards. The city hopes that the game will encourage commuters to reduce the usage of single-occupancy cars.

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Orlando, FL

United States

Orlando, FL expands access to the Internet with its Hotspot and Tablet Checkout Pilot

Adult residents of Orlando can reserve tablets and Wi-Fi hotspots for free during the one-year pilot. Participants present proof of residency to access connectivity equipment from five neighborhood centers. Each checkout lasts up to two weeks with a one-week buffer between reservations. This program narrows the digital divide identified in Orlando's Future-Ready City strategy.

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Orlando, FL

United States

Orlando, FL turns campaign signs into green energy with post-election recycling program

Orlando and Winter Park established an 18-day window for residents to drop off signs at five locations. Code enforcement officials also collect signs from intersections and public spaces. City staffers deliver gathered signs to local firm NuCycle Energy. Campaign signs are turned into Enviro-Fuelcubes used as low-emission energy for concrete manufacturing. The cities worked with the local League of Women Voters of Orange County to promote the program.

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Orlando, FL

United States

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Winter Park, FL

United States

Orlando, FL works with Arcimoto to pilot ultra-efficient electric vehicles across six departments

The three-month pilot will test Arcimoto three-wheeled vehicles across departments with high annual mileage. Personnel with the Orlando Fire Department, the Code Enforcement Division, and others will compare these all-electric models to their standard vehicles. Arcimoto offers the Fun Utility Vehicle for everyday use, the Deliverator for cargo deliveries, and the Rapid Responder for emergencies. This pilot represents the company's first foray into municipal fleets.

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Orlando, FL

United States