Driven by multiple economic and geographical factors, a record 57 companies have committed to expand or relocate to Florida’s Miami-Dade County over the past year. That has resulted in a 29% increase in tech job postings, with employers hiring nearly 700 software developers and analysts each month.
Miami is an ecosystem of economic growth, with a blossoming tech culture and a growing demand for talent. An international city well positioned for the future, Miami is the ideal site for advancing autonomous mobility.
The city offers a microcosm of global urban mobility challenges—ranging from extreme weather and congestion to social diversity and tourism-driven demand. Autonomous mobility research conducted here doesn’t just benefit Miami; it helps advance global solutions for safe, sustainable, and equitable transportation systems.
1. Urban Congestion & Traffic Management
2. Climate & Environmental Challenges
3. Tourism-Driven Transportation Demand
4. Diverse Demographics & Equity Concerns
5. Infrastructure Modernization
6. Regulatory & Policy Innovation
7. Economic & Research Ecosystem
