Imagine if traffic gets even worse? Uber and Lyft are already being implicated in the rise of congestion in San Francisco and other cities. Add self-driving cars in the coming few years to the mix and things could look even worse. But it doesn’t have to turn out that way. Read more >

Now’s the Time for California to Start Planning for Self-Driving Cars
August 16, 2019 9:13 AM EDT

Self-Driving Cars and Land Use: An Interview with Becky Steckler and Nico Larco
February 25, 2019 9:40 AM EDT
Take a look outside. If you’re in a city, you might notice a lot of space has been devoted to roads and parking lots. Will automated vehicles (AVs) change how we use roads? Will we no longer need parking lots if we’re being shuttled around by cars that are constantly being used? Will the expected convenience of AVs create demand for even more roads? What can cities do to ensure AVs improve the livability of their communities?

Self-Driving Cars Need to be Steered in a Climate-Smart Direction
February 7, 2019 1:49 PM EDT
The roving autonomous vehicles on the streets of San Francisco are one of the frequent reminders on my daily commute that our transportation system is changing. But will self-driving cars be good or bad for climate change?

Self-Driving Vehicle Policy: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
September 14, 2017 1:46 PM EDT
Automakers and their advocates have been busy in the halls of Congress and Department of Transportation. The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation that will make it easier for self-driving cars to hit the road, the Department of Transportation replaced an Obama-era self-driving vehicle policy with a more industry-friendly approach, and the Senate had a hearing on a bill that would also speed the deployment of self-driving vehicles, including trucks.