The City of Bloomington and Bloomington Transit will launch the City’s new “Fast Forward Bloomington” initiative on Friday, September 29, with an event featuring the first driverless bus vehicle technology demonstration in the state of Indiana. Open to the public, the event begins at 10:00 a.m. with Mayor John Hamilton and young guests taking the inaugural ride. The new City-sponsored Fast Forward Bloomington initiative will be a series of events highlighting the potential impact of cutting edge technology on the city.

French autonomous vehicle maker EasyMile will be offering rides on Kirkwood Avenue from 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. on Friday, September 29. Rides are free and open to the public. The vehicle is fully accessible and open to all ages.

In addition to the driverless vehicle demonstration, the City and other business and community partners will have family-friendly events and activities. Restaurants and retail stores are encouraged to feature future-themed specials to celebrate the event, and residents are invited to spend time downtown enjoying the Kirkwood of the future.