Self-Driving Cars Should Accommodate People, Not the Other Way Around
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You think victim-blaming is bad now? Making everyone walk or bike with a "don't hit me" device would further penalize the most vulnerable.
Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about Self-Driving Cars
How to Avoid Self-Driving Carmageddon
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Driverless cars may not be ready for city streets in the immediate future, but some of the world's biggest companies are betting on them. Cities will be better off if mayors band together instead of negotiating solo with each corporation, says Zipcar founder Robin Chase. If they don't play their hand well, she warns, the introduction of autonomous vehicles will lead to more pollution, more congestion, and more demand for parking.
New Yorkers Want Driverless Cars to Prioritize Pedestrian Safety
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The vast majority of New Yorkers want vehicle manufacturers to prioritize pedestrian safety in any self-driving cars deployed on city streets, according to a poll commissioned by Transportation Alternatives.
Will US DOT’s Self-Driving Car Rules Make Streets Safe for Walking and Biking?
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This week, U.S. DOT released guidelines for self-driving cars, a significant step as regulators prepare for companies to bring this new technology to market. Autonomous vehicles raise all sorts of questions about urban transportation systems. It’s up to advocates to ensure that the technology helps accomplish broader goals like safer streets and more efficient use of urban space, […]