Question 1

How are cities chosen?

Accepted Answer

Deadlines & Criteria City must fill out applications and have them submitted by deadline City must have a desired commitment to measure, manage, & monetize commercial activity at the curb over course of the next year Executive sponsor (DOT Director, PW Director, Mayor's Office Staff, etc.)

Question 2

Why is Automotus providing this at no cost?

Accepted Answer

As a leader in automated curb management, Automotus has developed first-of-its-kind computer vision technology that allows cities to automatically analyze, monetize, and enforce all forms of curbside activity without incurring the upfront cost of hardware. We see a valuable opportunity in working with both cities and operators to create a win-win public/private partnership that pays for itself through willing operators who are granted more accessible curbs at a fair rate in areas where their drivers need it most.     We are providing our technology at no upfront cost as a direct response to the rapidly expanding number of stakeholders at the curb - freight, ride-hailing, and food delivery services. Automotus has partnership and revenue share agreements that allow us to provide our technology and services to both cities and operators.

Question 3

How much revenue could this generate?

Accepted Answer

Depending on the number of designated loading zones, and based on historical data from existing vendors, we can provide a projection of revenue based on usage.

Question 4

I run a business or oversee a fleet of vehicles (freight, food-delivery, moving trucks, etc.). How do I get involved in this program?"

Accepted Answer

Let’s connect!  Email partners@automotus.co to let us know what cities you operate in and what type of fleet or business you are.

Question 5

I am a driver and do deliveries or service calls as part of my profession.  How do I get access to Smart Zones in my city?

Accepted Answer

If you work for a fleet or larger company, check with your management to find out whether your company is already partnering with your city on this program. If you work independently, email drivers@automotus.co.  We will provide information for how to get access to Smart Zones in each city as program registration becomes available.

Question 6

I work for a city and we are interested in learning more about implementing Smart Zones.  How do I get more information?

Accepted Answer

You can request a meeting with a member of the Automotus team here.

commercial curb challenge

join the nation's leading cities in running
no upfront cost curb management projects to reduce congestion, emissions, and safety hazards.

deadline to apply is May 31

we're selecting our 2022 cohort of six cities to receive up to $100,000 each to launch curb management projects in their most congested areas

less congestion and
fewer emissions

safer streets
for pedestrians

more business for restaurants and retailers

increased revenue from parking/(un)loading

what's included

Automated payment by the minute - no app or meter needed

Access to real-time + historical multimodal data via user-friendly dashboard

Analysis + roadmapping by world-class transportation consulting firm

Real-world implementation of the Open Mobility Foundation's (OMF) Curb Data Specification (CDS)

Implement and monitor zero-emissions delivery zones

install easy-to-manage cameras

instantly collect analytics on all curb + traffic activity

automatically charge vehicles for their time at the curb

review transaction + violation logs at anytime

how it works

commercial curb challenge
key dates

applications open

april 29

applications due

may 31

selections made

june 22

kick off

june 27

is your city ready to reimagine
its curb space?

deadline to apply is May 23

our commercial curb challenge partners