The Hopper is an autonomous shuttle pilot program provided to the community by the Cumberland CID as part of a major mobility project called the Cumberland Sweep. This project will include a 3+ mile path around the core of the Cumberland District with dedicated walking and biking lanes and an autonomous shuttle system with the goal of connecting people to jobs and Cumberland’s major assets. The first segment of the Sweep is currently in design, and construction will begin in 2027.

The Hopper presents an opportunity to connect people to places with a high-quality, safe, reliable, clean, and efficient autonomous shuttle. Partnering with Beep, Inc., a national leader in autonomous mobility solutions, the Cumberland CID is exploring emerging transportation technologies and using the pilot program to learn how shared, electric, autonomous mobility can provide a transportation option connecting people throughout the Cumberland District.

The Cumberland CID provides the Hopper free of charge to the community through December 2024.