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Should cities designate special lanes for autonomous vehicles?

Special lanes for autonomous vehicles separate them from regular traffic, potentially improving safety and traffic flow. Proponents argue that dedicated lanes increase safety, enhance traffic efficiency, and encourage the adoption of autonomous technology. Opponents argue that it reduces road space for traditional vehicles and may not be justified given the current number of autonomous vehicles.

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 @9Q4B6MH from North Carolina  answered…1yr1Y

Yes, but in the future when autonomous vehicles are more ubiquitous on the road

  @clbcarman answered…12mos12MO

Not if the vehicles don't have humans inside. This will increase traffic, not improve it. We need public transportation, including trains, light rail, and metro..

 @9QQF8CB from North Carolina  answered…1yr1Y

The money that would be used for this should be put towards, public transport like trains, light rail systems, metros.

 @9NHS5NN from Texas  answered…1yr1Y

Yes, this can help of safety for people and vehicles.

 @9L4Z23B  from Pennsylvania  answered…1yr1Y

Yes, but this needs to be a locally led initiative

 @8XLR4JX  from North Carolina  answered…1yr1Y

Yes, but in the future when autonomous cars are more ubiquitous on the road

 @B5ZGVNG  from Illinois  answered…2 days2D

I don’t think autonomous vehicles should be on common roads but if they are going to be then yes there needs to be a safety border to protect pedestrians and other real drivers from any possible malfunctions

 @B5YSL5P from New Jersey  answered…6 days6D

yes, but in time, the tech isnt that fair yet to implement something similar to city wide bike lanes

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