TRANSPORTATION
Currently, parties who arrived in the same car are allowed
to remain seated together, but must still maintain appropriate
social distance from the attendant. Each vehicle can normally
seat up to eight people, standing and sitting, but shuttles are
only allowing six passengers per ride due to the pandemic.
“One of the things we have done as a company, is that we
made a very conscious effort to safety,” Asa says, “We have
found that when it comes to autonomous shuttles, there’s
often a skepticism just regarding ‘autonomous’ as a whole.”
For instance, a seatbelt is required to be worn while riding
the shuttle and the attendant always make sures that
riders buckle-up before moving. There are fire extinguishers,
first aid kits and emergency escape hammers aboard every
vehicle as well.
Beep also worked with the Port St. Lucie Police Department
to train and educate officers on what TIM is and how
to respond in cases of an emergency. This extra show of
support from the community will most definitely ensure the
shuttle’s success and expansion.
“I think the shuttle is awesome and it’s really interesting
to see technology like this in-person,” Sosa said, “We’ve
already told a bunch of people about it and I know we will
ride it a lot more, especially since I live in Tradition.”
TIM has been received quite well and has already gathered
several regulars who ride in to buy groceries or for
recreational activities. Mattamy Homes hopes to help in
TIM’s expansion. The goal is to provide additional routes
and eventually bring electric bikes to Tradition as well. Such
offerings are not only fun for residents but also help to create
awareness of more environmentally friendly modes of
transport. E
While the TIM shuttles are moving, attendants closely monitor the displays
to be sure that the vehicle remains on route and is doing its job.
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