The U.S. Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has awarded $6.6 million to the Cumberland Community Improvement District (CID) and Cobb County, Georgia, to support the launch of the Cumberland Autonomous Mobility (CAM) Network, marking the first autonomous vehicle initiative to receive funding through the agency’s Low or No Emission Vehicle Program.
The funding will support the deployment of eight ADA-accessible autonomous shuttles designed to improve first- and last-mile connectivity in the Cumberland district, a major commercial and residential hub in metropolitan Atlanta.
The service will operate as part of CobbLinc, the county’s regional transit provider, and is scheduled to begin operations in 2027. The timeline reflects ongoing work on infrastructure and transit system integration, according to project officials.
Cumberland CID and Cobb County selected autonomous mobility provider Beep, Inc., to operate the fleet, building on data and operational insights from the 2023 “Cumberland Hopper” pilot. Beep will use its AutonomOS™ software platform to manage fleet orchestration, vehicle health monitoring and remote supervisory oversight. The company uses a “human-in-the-loop” model that allows remote operators to intervene in complex scenarios, a feature intended to reinforce safety in mixed-traffic environments.
The CAM Network is expected to run along the planned “Cumberland Sweep,” a multimodal corridor extending more than three miles. The alignment will connect several high-demand destinations, including Truist Park, The Battery Atlanta and the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. Local officials say the project is intended to reduce congestion and demonstrate the viability of shared autonomous mobility in dense economic zones.
According to project documentation, AutonomOS™ capabilities include a unified operational dashboard consolidating telemetry and performance data, real-time service optimization tools and remote-intervention protocols for passenger safety. The initiative integrates autonomous technology into a broader regional mobility framework and is designed to support long-term emissions reduction goals through zero-emission fleet operations.