Rossmoor
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Rossmoor’s Autonomous Vehicle Pilot (2024 – 2025)
In summer 2024, the Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) partnered with autonomous mobility solution company Beep, Inc. to launch PRESTO Rossmoor in Walnut Creek. This autonomous shuttle pilot program concluded in August 2025, providing more than 1500 free rides to Rossmoor residents to travel within the over-55 community.
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Presto Rossmoor Stops
This service is no longer operational.
PRESTO shuttles traveled a set route along Tice Creek Drive, connecting the Gateway Club House and the Tice Creek Fitness Club.
Shuttles ran Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, with trained attendants on board to accompany riders on every trip.
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Rossmoor FAQs
What was the goal of the pilot project?
The pilot provided a safe, easy, and innovative way for residents to move around the Rossmoor over-55 community. The project also collected invaluable data that will be used in future autonomous vehicle testing and to help shape the future of transportation in Contra Costa County.
Why was Rossmoor selected as a pilot site?
Rossmoor’s sense of community and the potential benefits of this initiative made it the ideal location for a this type of pilot project. As an over-55 community, Rossmoor needed accessible mobility solutions to help residents move around the community safely and efficiently and offered a great opportunity to test a wide variety of traveler needs within a concentrated geographic area.
Active participation and feedback from Rossmoor residents will be instrumental in shaping the success of this initiative, helping CCTA enhance the service for everyone in Contra Costa County. Data and findings from the Rossmoor pilot project will help Contra Costa and the country prepare for the future of autonomous vehicle technology.
Who could use the PRESTO shuttle?
Any resident or guests visiting Rossmoor could use the PRESTO shuttle during the pilot project. Riders aged 16 and under needed to be accompanied by a Rossmoor resident.
What makes a shuttle autonomous?
Autonomous vehicles (AVs) are being safely deployed throughout the U.S. and beyond. PRESTO Rossmoor shuttles did not have drivers, pedals, or a steering wheel but did have an on-board attendant to monitor safety. The attendants also answered rider questions about the shuttle. The remote Beep Command Center ensured safe operation of the vehicle at all times.
What was it like riding the shuttle?
In Rossmoor, PRESTO shuttles traveled at a maximum speed of 15 miles per hour and rides were limited to 7 people. To board a PRESTO shuttle, passengers waited for it to stop fully, and the doors automatically opened.
Did PRESTO operate in all weather conditions?
PRESTO Rossmoor relied on sensitive technology that could be impacted by weather conditions like rain, hail, or strong winds. To ensure passenger safety, service was temporarily suspended on occasion during these events.
Is the PRESTO shuttle accessible to people with disabilities?
Yes. PRESTO Rossmoor shuttles had a ramp attachment that the attendant could set up to allow wheelchair users to board. Once on board, there were safety anchors that allowed the wheelchair to be secured to the shuttle floor.
Did the shuttle go outside Rossmoor?
No, the autonomous shuttles stayed within the Rossmoor community as they operated on fixed routes and on roadways with a maximum speed limit of 25 mph.