Try the political quiz
@ISIDEWITHQuestionstransportationStarted 6mos agoActive 1mo ago

Should the government invest in the development of smart transportation infrastructure?

Smart transportation infrastructure uses advanced technology, such as smart traffic lights and connected vehicles, to improve traffic flow and safety. Proponents argue that it enhances efficiency, reduces congestion, and improves safety through better technology. Opponents argue that it is costly, may face technical challenges, and requires significant maintenance and upgrades.

17 Replies

 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...6mos6MO

Yes

 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...6mos6MO

No

 @9VZDVGVNew Democraticfrom Ontario  answered…1mo1MO

Yes, but there are other things we should prioritize first.

 @9TBHPF3Conservativefrom British Columbia  answered…2mos2MO

At tthe moment, no. But in the near future, when things start to shift it's technology more towards AI, the government should then invest in the development.

 @9RBY87Rfrom Ontario  answered…4mos4MO

Yes, but in the most cost effective fashion possible. Not all areas require this

 @9RBPBZ9from New Brunswick  answered…4mos4MO

Traditional dumb infrastructure would be fine if we just actually did some. Like passenger trains.

 @9QTMDZJ from Ontario  answered…4mos4MO

Yes, but wait till technology is mature and low maintenance

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2mos2MO

In what ways do you think smart technology could improve environmental sustainability in transportation?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2mos2MO

Would you feel comfortable letting a smart system control your car during heavy traffic?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2mos2MO

Do you think improving public transportation through technology is more important than investing in smart roads for cars?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2mos2MO

How might smart transportation impact the jobs of people who work in traditional traffic management or driving roles?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2mos2MO

When it comes to transportation, what’s more important to you: lower costs, fewer accidents, or reduced travel time?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2mos2MO

Do you believe that technology can make roads safer, or do drivers have the ultimate responsibility for safety?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2mos2MO

How would your daily commute change if all traffic lights and cars could 'talk' to each other?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2mos2MO

If smart roads could reduce traffic but cost a lot of money to implement, would it still be worth it?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2mos2MO

How do you think smart transportation could affect people in rural areas versus cities?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2mos2MO

Could relying too much on automated systems in transportation make us more vulnerable to technical failures?

Demographics

Loading the political themes of users that engaged with this discussion

Loading data...

More conversations

Join in on more popular conversations.

 @ISIDEWITH submitted…7hrs7H

Texas Offers Trump 1,400 Acres for His Mass Deportation Dream

Officials in Texas have offered President-elect Trump a 1,400-acre ranch for his mass deportation plan.Dawn Buckingham, land commissioner of the Texas General Land Office, said in a letter to Trump Tuesday that her office was “fully prepared” to work with federal agencies that are going to be involved in Trump’s immigration plan, and specifically deportation.Buckingham offered Trump a 1,402-acre lot in Starr County. The lot is owned by the Texas General Land Office and is roughly 35 miles west of McAllen, Texas.She said the agency is ready to work with the Department of Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or the U.S. Border Patrol to build a facility on the land for “the processing, detention, and coordination of the largest deportation of violent criminals in the nation’s history.”“I am committed to using every available means at my disposal to gain complete operational security of our border,” Buckingham wrote.The letter and offering of land were first reported by The Texas Tribune. Last month, the state bought the land along the U.S.-Mexico border and has plans to build a wall.In the letter, Buckingham criticized her predecessor for not allowing a border wall to be built on the property. Those actions “enabled cartel members and violent criminals to sexually abuse migrant women and children on this land,” she said.On Monday, Trump signaled he would declare an immigration national emergency and use military assets to support his mass deportation plan when he returns to office.

▲  116 replies