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New Yorkers Want Driverless Cars to Prioritize Pedestrian Safety

By Brad Aaron | Jan 9, 2017 | 24 Comments

The vast majority of New Yorkers want vehicle manufacturers to prioritize pedestrian safety in any self-driving cars deployed on city streets, according to a poll commissioned by Transportation Alternatives.

Will US DOT’s Self-Driving Car Rules Make Streets Safe for Walking and Biking?

By Angie Schmitt | Sep 22, 2016 | No Comments

This week, U.S. DOT released guidelines for self-driving cars, a significant step as regulators prepare for companies to bring this new technology to market. Autonomous vehicles raise all sorts of questions about urban transportation systems. It’s up to advocates to ensure that the technology helps accomplish broader goals like safer streets and more efficient use of urban space, […]