Envisioning Transport Policy in a Future With Autonomous Vehicles

This article departs from the definition of autonomous vehicle (AV) and goes on to consider policy implications related to this technological evolution. AV diffusion over time will be influenced by citizens? travel behaviors. If AVs are trusted and deployed successfully, in addit ion to promising po...

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Published in:IEEE potentials 2021-01, Vol.40 (1), p.38-42
Main Authors: Conceicao, Ligia, Tavares, Jose Pedro
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Autonomous vehicles
Planning
Road traffic
Transportation planning
Urban areas
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Summary:This article departs from the definition of autonomous vehicle (AV) and goes on to consider policy implications related to this technological evolution. AV diffusion over time will be influenced by citizens? travel behaviors. If AVs are trusted and deployed successfully, in addit ion to promising positive impacts, an increase in congestion is expected.
ISSN:0278-6648
1558-1772
DOI:10.1109/MPOT.2020.2991740