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Self driving cars still require a significant amount of surface area that could better be utilized for: housing, bike transit, pedestrian areas, parks. And tho
by masterj 11y ago
Self driving cars still require a significant amount of surface area that could better be utilized for: housing, bike transit, pedestrian areas, parks.
And though coordination by autonomous vehicles could cut down on highway congestion, speeds within the city are unlikely to match what a subway system could offer. You don't want cars rushing through your neighborhood at 60 mph, no matter if it's a machine or a human behind the wheel.
- ascagnel_ 11y agoIf gridlock is a major issue now, self-driving vehicles won't help in a major way, since you still need X square feet to move Y people (up to a maximum M, as defined by the size of a vehicle) Z miles. Pushing more individual cars onto buses would help in this situation, but not as much as a dedicated subway line that is less impacted by vehicular traffic flows. Self-driving cars would help by removing some drivers not paying attention and causing additional congestion (eg: not moving on green lights or causing accidents).
- untog 11y agoIn theory, intelligent self-driving buses could make a difference, though. Still less than subways though, of course.
- davidw 11y agoHere's a nice image that makes your point: http://www.wearetraffic.org/sites/default/files/images/Bike_Car_Comparison.jpg http://www.wearetraffic.org/sites/default/files/images/Bike_...
- afarrell 11y agoSelf driving cars would allow minibus routes that just go between a neighborhood to a local grocery/retail center. This would make carless living more possible.
- mkj 11y agoWould self riding bicycles help the situation perhaps?