Although there is much uncertainty regarding how autonomous vehicles (AVs) might transform cities and influence roadway safety, our recent ITE Journal article “Safeguarding Safety for Road Users Now While Planning for an Automated Future” published alongside the Eno Center for Transportation explores different safety strategies that are important to consider both today and in an AV future.
A guide for agencies on implementing SB 743’s requirement to assess transportation impacts based on VMT instead of traffic delay, aligning with California’s environmental objectives.
Traditional automakers and technology companies continue to test and roll out vehicles that are increasingly capable of “driving themselves” without the aid of a human operator.
Considering evolving transportation metrics and expanding the range of solutions that can effectively reduce congestion, VMT, and emissions.
Vision Zero emphasizes a Safe Systems approach, which acknowledges that people make mistakes, and focuses on influencing system-wide practices, policies, and designs to lessen the severity of crashes.