The worst case scenario for AVs is that they are used as roving living rooms – roaming around the ci
Autonomous vehicles could be a boon to cities – in effect serving as driverless taxis that are more numerous, close-by and convenient. But they could also become nightmares for cities.
Therefore:
Do not allow autonomous vehicles to be used as “roving living rooms” by occupants. Institute progressive congestion charges that make it increasingly expensive to remain in a vehicle for more than a reasonable amount of time (with a hardship exception for those who must travel long distances, or travel frequently). Instead, encourage AVs to be used as shared vehicles on a timeshare rental basis. Provide in addition for lower-cost, multiple-passenger AVs such as shuttle buses and fixed-route rapid transit vehicles. In every case, do not allow AVs to degrade the urban fabric, but employ them to protect and enhance existing environments.
When … Within the Polycentric Region (p. 24), policies and designs are needed to plan for autonomous vehicles...
Then Avs can be used by Responsive T.N.C. (p. 189)...
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