"Driverless cars will end up being much safer than cars with human drivers, who can fall asleep, get distracted by all their screens or get drunk, but not enough people are asking the obvious question: 'Yeah, and then what?'"
"AVs will inevitably result in more vehicle miles traveled, which will cause more congestion, which is the main way cars undermine the quality of life of all New Yorkers, especially the majority of us outside the car."
"If autonomous vehicles are programmed not to hit pedestrians, they'll never get anywhere, which will likely prompt calls for more restrictions ... on walkers."
"Schwartz and Lind are pushing regulations to address the potential negative impacts of driverless cars on urban environments and ensure a fair future for all road users."
The panel discussion on driverless cars highlighted concerns about their impact on urban life. While autonomous vehicles are expected to be safer, they may lead to increased vehicle miles traveled and congestion. This could result in more streets being allocated to cars, negatively affecting pedestrians and overall quality of life in cities. The panelists emphasized the need for regulations to address these issues and prevent a repeat of past mistakes from the automobile era.
Read at Streetsblog New York City
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