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Glydways, a leader in on-demand Automated Transit Networks (ATN), has been selected as the key technology provider for the ATL Airport CIDs Pilot Project in Atlanta. This marks Glydways’ third major project win in just over a year, following successful initiatives in San Jose and East Contra Costa County. The company’s innovative approach to urban transit is rapidly gaining traction across the United States.
Key Highlights:
- Third major project win for Glydways in just over a year.
- Selected as the key technology provider for the ATL Airport CIDs Pilot Project.
- Glydways offers a high-capacity, cost-effective, and sustainable transit solution.
- Strategic partnerships with Khosla Ventures, Gates Frontier, and Suzuki highlight confidence in Glydways’ vision.
“This project has immense potential to revolutionize future mobility options in the airport area,” said Steve Berman, Airport South Board Chair.
Glydways’ system is designed to overcome traditional transit challenges, providing predictable, personalized, nonstop, 24/7, direct-to-destination rides at public transit prices. This zero-emission solution offers cities a way to reduce capital and operational costs while improving service reliability.
Glydways’ innovative transit solutions have attracted significant investments from industry leaders such as Khosla Ventures, New Science Ventures, and Suzuki, demonstrating broad confidence in the company’s vision for a new era of urban mobility.
The ATL Airport CIDs Pilot Project will feature a half-mile Demonstration Pilot located at the Gateway Center Area in College Park. This initiative aims to enhance connectivity between the ATL SkyTrain and the Georgia International Convention Center (GICC), providing a cutting-edge transit link for travelers and local residents.
“We’re thrilled to bring our innovative Glydways system to Atlanta with the Demonstration Pilot project,” said Gokul Hemmady, CEO of Glydways. “This project marks our third major win across the country in just over a year, underscoring the rapid adoption and increasing recognition of Glydways’ groundbreaking solutions.”
The selection of Glydways for this project further solidifies the company’s role as a preferred urban mass transit solution. As Glydways continues to expand its footprint, it is setting new standards for public transit worldwide.
The Atlanta Airport Community Improvement Districts (AACIDs) and the Atlanta Personal Rapid Transit Solutions (APRTS) team, which includes Glydways, ACS Infrastructure, Flatiron Construction, and ICE Engineering, are leading this transformative step forward in U.S. transit.
“We are honored and very excited to be the location for the Automated Transit Network Pilot,” said Joe Carn, City of College Park councilman. “College Park is the global gateway to Georgia, and this type of showcase technology gives our communities a glimpse into the future of transportation and smart growth.”
With this pilot, Glydways is poised to address the long-standing transit challenges in the south metro Atlanta region, offering a cost-effective, sustainable solution that will improve connectivity and reduce environmental impact.
Glydways continues to lead the way in revolutionizing urban mobility, providing innovative solutions that meet the demands of modern cities and set a new benchmark for public transit systems.
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