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Related Program:&nbsp;Related Program:&nbsp;About 30 states already have regulatory frameworks set up to safely and efficiently introduce autonomous vehicles into the states. Now, state lawmakers are working to get Wyoming caught up. Jesse Kirchmeier, Wyoming Department of Transportation's emergency response planner, said whether the state is ready or not, autonomous cars will be here soon. "We did form a working group, volunteer group of folks who basically have the same goal in mind, which is to safely and efficiently integrate autonomous vehicles, no matter what the level they're at, into the roadway system as they start becoming more prevalent," said Kirchmeier. The working group is looking at potential road infrastructure, how a car crash is investigated, among other unique subjects that self-driving cars bring about. Kirchmeier said the biggest challenge for the department will be to make sure Wyomingites feel comfortable with self driving cars. "We have to make sure that the population in the state is comfortable, the industry, folks that are involved are comfortable," he said. "And everyone knows as much as they can and can make an informed decision. So that's kind of one of the goals is to make sure that people are comfortable with the technology." If the bill makes it to the full legislature and passes, WYDOT will begin working on establishing regulations. Tags:&nbsp;The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is looking at new options to generate revenue as the department faces a $135 million revenue shortfall. The department is mainly funded by federal dollars and a fuel tax, but WYDOT Director Luke Reiner said the tax has its limitations.Listen Listening... 3:38 &nbsp;&nbsp; A University of Wyoming team is creating an app that they hope will better predict hazardous winter weather across the region.&nbsp;The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) will be meeting with the legislature's Joint Transportation, Highways and Military Committee .Wyoming legislative leaders say they will delay the bulk of the 2021 legislative session until the state's COVID-19 outbreak is under control.The Legislature's Joint Revenue Committee has voted to recommend approval of a nine cent fuel tax increase to pay for highway maintenance. Wyoming Department of Transportation Director Luke Reiner said WYDOT faces a funding gap of $136 million and the tax increase would help chip away at that.

Related Program:&nbsp;Related Program:&nbsp;About 30 states already have regulatory frameworks set up to safely and efficiently introduce autonomous vehicles into the states. Now, state lawmakers are working to get Wyoming caught up. Jesse Kirchmeier, Wyoming Department of Transportation's emergency response planner, said whether the state is ready or not, autonomous cars will be here soon. "We did form a working group, volunteer group of folks who basically have the same goal in mind, which is to safely and efficiently integrate autonomous vehicles, no matter what the level they're at,...

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