Oklahoma Advanced Mobility Strategy

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Title

Oklahoma Advanced Mobility Strategy

Year Published

2024

Author

Oklahoma Advanced Mobility Program Advisory Council (in coordination with the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics and Oklahoma Department of Transportation)

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The Oklahoma Advanced Mobility Strategy outlines the state’s roadmap to lead in advanced mobility technologies, including drones (UAS), autonomous vehicles (AVs), and advanced air mobility (AAM). It emphasizes economic growth, workforce development, infrastructure modernization, and public-private partnerships to position Oklahoma as a national hub for innovation in transportation. Key focus areas include safety, sustainability, and equitable access to mobility solutions.

White Paper: Oklahoma Advanced Mobility Strategy – Pioneering the Modern Mobility Frontier

The Oklahoma Advanced Mobility Strategy white paper details the state’s comprehensive plan to harness cutting-edge transportation technologies, positioning Oklahoma as a leader in advanced mobility. Developed by the Oklahoma Advanced Mobility Program Advisory Council, this strategy integrates aerospace, ground mobility, and legislative frameworks to drive economic growth, job creation, and technological innovation.

Key Themes:

Economic Opportunity: Projections include $8.2B in economic benefits from AAM and 9,000+ new jobs by 204512. The strategy emphasizes attracting investment through testing-friendly policies and existing assets like Tinker Air Force Base and Choctaw Nation’s Emerging Aviation Technology Center.
Workforce Development: Partnerships with universities (OSU, OU) and CareerTech programs aim to address national shortages in aerospace and trucking sectors, with initiatives like AOPA’s high school aviation curriculum.
Infrastructure: Priorities include vertiports, EV/hydrogen fueling networks, and “Dig Once” fiber-optic policies to support AVs and UAS.
Technologies: Focus on UAS for medical delivery and disaster response, AAM for regional connectivity, and AV platooning for freight efficiency.
Legislative Support: SB 1541 (2022) legalized AVs, while SB 773 (2023) expanded UAS/AAM testing.

Competitive Advantages:

Location: 350+ annual flying days and diverse ecosystems for testing.
Industry Partnerships: Skyway36 droneport, Tulsa Innovation Labs’ $39M federal grant, and tribal collaborations.
Education: Leading enrollment in aerospace programs and FAA-approved training centers.

Policy Recommendations:

Invest in vertiports and radar systems ($194M by 2045).
Develop a hydrogen supply chain and update EV infrastructure under the NEVI program.
Foster cross-sector collaboration to amplify infrastructure investments.

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