Director, National Center for Transit Research, Center for Urban Transportation Research, College of Engineering, University of South Florida
What will the impact of automated vehicle technology be on public transportation?
Although the implementation of automated vehicles on a large scale is probably 20 years or more in the future, it is a subject that will get increased attention in the next few years. So, what does this have to do with public transportation? No one has a crystal ball on this subject, but it is worth considering the possible changes that could impact the use and provision of public transit.