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Should cities designate special lanes for autonomous vehicles?

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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 @9Q4B6MH from North Carolina  answered…10mos10MO

Yes, but in the future when autonomous vehicles are more ubiquitous on the road

  @clbcarman answered…10mos10MO

Not if the vehicles don't have humans inside. This will increase traffic, not improve it. We need public transportation, including trains, light rail, and metro..

 @9L4Z23B  from Pennsylvania  answered…12mos12MO

Yes, but this needs to be a locally led initiative

 @9QQF8CB from North Carolina  answered…10mos10MO

The money that would be used for this should be put towards, public transport like trains, light rail systems, metros.

 @9NHS5NN from Texas  answered…11mos11MO

Yes, this can help of safety for people and vehicles.

 @8XLR4JX  from North Carolina  answered…11mos11MO

Yes, but in the future when autonomous cars are more ubiquitous on the road

 @B58R6MR from Indiana  answered…5 days5D

No, if it can't drive safely with regular cars on the road, then it shouldn't be on the road in the first place.

 @B54DL9M from Oregon  answered…1wk1W

Autonomous vehicles should not be allowed on roads until they have undergone enough innovations and development, as well as proper crash and safety testing.

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