What happens to ELA’s route in the event of emergency vehicles travelling down 50th Street where ELA’s route is?

Emergency response evaluates each call and responds utilizing a route that is most effective for that location and will always operate in a manner that ensures motorist and pedestrian safety as well as the safety of first responders. In the event of an approaching emergency vehicle, motorists are still to pull to the right and stop.

With ELA’s route, emergency vehicles are authorized to enter ELA’s lane if needed and/or to move stalled or inoperable vehicles to. Response and reaction with the emergency response are one of many examples of the live nature and fluidity of this pilot project that is part of the learning and discovery.

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1. What does ELA stand for?
2. Is ELA safe?
3. How does ELA work? What technology does ELA use?
4. How fast does ELA drive?
5. Has ELA ever gotten into an accident?
6. How do people ride in ELA? Do they sit or stand?
7. How does ELA respond if there is an emergency vehicle approaching her on the road?
8. Is the operation of ELA integrated with our City’s emergency response services?
9. If ELA is fully autonomous, why does she require a certified Operator to be onboard at all times?
10. What happens to ELA’s route in the event of emergency vehicles travelling down 50th Street where ELA’s route is?
11. How does ELA operate in bad weather?
12. Who do we call if there are questions about ELA?
13. Where to direct questions, general enquiries or safety concerns?
14. Can the public take a trip in ELA?
15. Is there a charge to ride ELA?
16. Will ELA have an attendant?
17. Is ELA handicapped-friendly?
18. Can children and youth ride ELA by themselves?
19. When can I take the ELA shuttle?