AV Incident Response Plan is a project that will improve safety in case of automated vehicle (AV) and personal delivery device (PDD) incidents in Pennsylvania. The project aims to ensure that all reportable incidents involving AVs and PDDs are appropriately communicated to PennDOT and other stakeholders, and that communications are maintained to facilitate a coordinated response effort.
To achieve this goal, the project includes a communication flow chart that outlines communication channels from AV Incident Detection to Post-Incident Activities. The project also involves the development of a mobile application called the Pennsylvania AV Incident Response Field Guide. This application is designed to equip all first responders with appropriate incident response considerations to enhance safety when responding to an AV/PDD incident.
The app ensures that all responders are aware of appropriate incident response considerations, and provides guidance on how to safely respond to an AV/PDD incident. It also ensures that PennDOT is aware of all reportable AV/PDD incidents, enabling them to take appropriate action and facilitate interagency coordination efforts.