Kevin Romick
executive director of next generation mobility, facility operator
Kevin Romick serves as the Executive Director of Next Generation Mobility (NextGen), a leading operator in connected and autonomous vehicle (CAV) testing grounds. With a strong commitment to advancing transportation technologies, Kevin oversees the development of real-world testing environments that validate advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communications, and fully autonomous systems.
Kevin brings a unique perspective to the ADAS and AV space through his deep experience bridging private technology (36 years Managing IT Ops) and 20 years in public and transportation spheres.
Kevin’s extensive experience in public service encompassed roles such as a planning commissioner, city council member, mayor, and Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) commissioner. He maintains a strong collaborative relationship with CCTA, the owner of the license and GoMentum program. Through this partnership, Kevin has played a key role in aligning private-sector innovation with public-sector priorities, helping to position GoMentum Station as one of the premier CAV testbeds in the United States.
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GoMentum Station Testing Ground Site and Services
More than an automated vehicle proving ground, GoMentum Station (GMS) is the nexus of an automated vehicle safety ecosystem. Just 60 miles from San Jose, this 2,100-acre site offers multiple dynamic environments for real-world connected and automated vehicle testing in a safe and closed-course setting. The Authority’s license of GMS gives it a unique ability to bridge public transportation needs with private sector innovation. The Innovation Program is a roadmap for investment in advanced technologies to address transportation demand and congestion management. Projects such as Shared Autonomous Vehicles and Smart Signals get funded and vetted before deployment on public roads.
