We’re a group of California Autonomous Vehicle (AV) enthusiasts. Our goal is to research and promote initiatives that accelerate the use and development of self-driving cars. We believe that AVs can bring about drastic, positive change, including significant reductions in driving injuries and fatalities, substantial alleviation of traffic congestion, and greater equity in transportation and work opportunities. Our hope is that by the time our children can drive, they won’t have to.
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One of the biggest advantages of self-driving lanes from Los Angeles to San Francisco might be their impact on local communities in central California. Central California – including Kings, Tulare, …
In a novel finding, Autonomous Vehicles California’s new survey of Californians’ Opinions on Self-Driving Cars found that suburbanites were less likely to support self-driving cars than their urban or rural counterparts.
According to a new survey by Autonomous Vehicles California, a majority of Californians are willing to share the road with self-driving cars if they are in designated lanes. 73% of Californians surveyed would be in support of a highway lane dedicated to self-driving cars, and nearly 60% would feel more comfortable sharing the road if dedicated lanes existed.
When we first set about educating ourselves about current legislation and regulations, we found a couple of sites that were incredibly helpful. Perhaps the most powerful is AUVSI’s Legislative Map, …
Some negative externalities of automated vehicles – such as their potential effect on fare and long-haul drivers – are well known. And there are always winners and losers in any …
