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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@ISIDEWITH12mos12MO
No
Autonomous vehicles can be deadly if something were to happen to the program. It can end peoples lives and still keep going. It's scary to think about.
@Ayman7mos7MO
while there may be concerns about the costs and implementation of designated AV lanes, the potential benefits in terms of safety, efficiency, environmental impact, and accessibility present a strong case for their consideration.
@ISIDEWITH12mos12MO
Yes
A tesla model, in 2022, crashed into a fire truck. It malfunctioned and didn't see the parked emergency vehicle.
@Ayman7mos7MO
Increased Safety: A report from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) indicates that autonomous vehicles could reduce traffic fatalities by up to 90% if fully adopted. With dedicated lanes, AVs can operate with minimal interference from human drivers, significantly decreasing the likelihood of accidents. This separation is crucial, as human error is a leading cause of road fatalities .
Traffic Efficiency and Reduced Congestion: Research by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) suggests that AVs can improve traffic flow by 20-30% through optimized driving patterns and red… Read more
@B4ZC8M53 days3D
No not at this time there is not enough to merit the extra expense this was cost in setting this up right now
@B3CPZL72mos2MO
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Not at this time but if the number of autonomous significantly increases on the road then designating special lanes would make sense.
@B2W86PR3mos3MO
Cities should be able to make their own decisions.
@B2TZ5793mos3MO
No. There should be no such thing as autonomous vehicles. A disaster waiting to happen.
@B2TNM743mos3MO
Yes, if possible, but prioritise the creation of things like bike lanes, sidewalks, etc.
@9RC3SBW9mos9MO
Yes, but only when the autonomous technology is sufficiently mature to deploy
@9QW7TQZ10mos10MO
No, Designate extra lanes and infrastructure to other forms of public transit.
@9PSLJVT10mos10MO
No, autonomous vehicles are dangerous and thus should be banned outright
@9PMYD4G10mos10MO
No, and these autonomous vehicles should not be allowed
@9P8NRFMNew Democratic 11mos11MO
If the autonomous vehicles are not used for public transportation services like buses and trains, and instead are for private services like cabs or personal vehicles, a designated lane is not necessary.
@B2HMZCY3mos3MO
I am uncomfortable with the idea of autonomous vehicles at this point - even more so when it comes to the concept of devoting tax payer dollars towards infrastructure which ultimately benefits corporations while reducing available resources for the general population
@B25TXWW4mos4MO
No, they should ban unproven experimental vehicles from public spaces.
@9ZRQ8ZP5mos5MO
No, I think this would just add to traffic congestion.
@9ZNKQD65mos5MO
We are no where near to implementing a lane for autonomous vehicles when there is very few out there
@9ZKLCS36mos6MO
Only when there are more autonomous vehicles being used and compares with the amount of non-autonomous vehicles on the road
@9ZC3FSZ6mos6MO
Increase autonomous vehicle incentives and once it reaches a certain amount then do a seperate lane.
@9Z96WJWIndependent6mos6MO
I don’t think autonomous vehicles should be allowed.
@9YNGLGQ6mos6MO
They are a waste of space and we should not have autonomous vehicles
Not autonomous but public transit should have their own exclusive lanes
I think they should for sure have there own lanes especially motorcycles because I think they are at most danger if getting hit and should have there own lane where no other vehicle can go into that lane.
@9VDP2FM7mos7MO
Yes because at rare occasions, autonomous vehicles can have a slight accuracy on the real roads that human drivers drive in
@9TZYRSK7mos7MO
For now, I don't believe they should even be used. The technology isn't great enough in my opinion.
@9TYTRSD7mos7MO
No. But because autonomous vehicles shouldn’t be trusted to be on the roads
@carsonmyers 7mos7MO
No, ban autonomous vehicles that interact with other traffic and are not on rails
@9RCH4759mos9MO
No, autonomous vehicles notoriously under perform in winter conditions and as such, pose a safety risk for most of canada
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