The collaboration will leverage Stantec's
community relationships and May Mobility's autonomous vehicle fleet
for optimized microtransit deployments
ANN
ARBOR, Mich., March 28,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- May Mobility, a leader in
the development and deployment of autonomous vehicle (AV)
technology, and Stantec, a global leader in sustainable
design and engineering, announced today a partnership to create
innovative transportation solutions through AV microtransit.
Combining their strengths, the companies will collaborate on
infrastructure developments and formally pursue opportunities to
implement AVs across a range of commercial and municipal locations
globally.
"Stantec shares our vision of changing the global landscape to
better benefit people and the environments we live in," said
Manik Dhar, chief commercial officer
for May Mobility. "Working together, we can create and implement
innovative AV solutions for different communities and deliver
turnkey AV deployments that are optimized for each location. We
will be able to scale our business more efficiently to the benefit
of customers and riders."
Stantec's AV consulting arm, GenerationAV™, advises communities
and businesses preparing to integrate AV technology into their
operations, as well as providing post-deployment support. The
GenerationAV suite of AV planning and deployment tools such as
their deployment playbook, Operational Design Domain (ODD) risk
assessment, and operational safety tools will support May
Mobility's efforts to introduce AV microtransit in cities,
campuses, airports and more around the globe.
"May Mobility is a global technology leader in autonomous
mobility and we're proud to partner with them to establish and
scale a complete AV deployment system," said Corey Clothier, Founder/Director of Stantec
GenerationAV. "Our partnership with May Mobility is an important
next step in our mission to bring safe, equitable and accessible
autonomous transportation solutions to communities around the
world."
The companies share a vision for developing smart and
transformative transportation solutions. Coinciding with this goal,
May Mobility will also work with Stantec to discover opportunities
to implement additional sustainability and accessibility
initiatives globally.
About May Mobility
May Mobility, established in
Ann Arbor, Michigan in 2017, is
building the world's best autonomy system. Their proprietary
Multi-Policy Decision Making (MPDM) system is at the core of their
mission to help make cities safer, greener, and more accessible.
MPDM's proven track record has delivered more than 320,000
autonomy-enabled rides to date in several public transit
applications across the U.S. and Japan. With key strategic partnerships
including some of the world's most innovative automotive and
transportation companies, such as Toyota Motor Corporation, May
Mobility aims to achieve the highest standard in rider safety,
sustainability, and transportation equity. For more information,
visit www.maymobility.com.
About Stantec
Communities are fundamental. Whether
around the corner or across the globe, they provide a foundation, a
sense of place and of belonging. That's why at Stantec, we always
design with community in mind. We care about the communities we
serve—because they're our communities too. This allows us to assess
what's needed and connect our expertise, to appreciate nuances and
envision what's never been considered, to bring together diverse
perspectives so we can collaborate toward a shared success.
We're designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers,
innovating together at the intersection of community, creativity,
and client relationships. Balancing these priorities results in
projects that advance the quality of life in communities across the
globe.
Stantec trades on the TSX and the NYSE under the symbol STN.
Visit us at stantec.com or find us on social media.
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