Comments on: Autonomous Cars to Be Allowed on California Roads Starting Next Year

By: Silke Brigl

Silke Brigl — Mon, 16 Oct 2017 07:53:59 +0000

I have a feeling that graphic is going to be one we’ll look at in 2040 and have a good laugh. Like the 50s posters suggesting a world of flying cars by the year 2000.

By: Ritika Khushalani

Ritika Khushalani — Sun, 15 Oct 2017 19:58:56 +0000

Yeah but technology isn’t the only factor in this equation. Costs and public backlash are going to be the big stoppers. I live in the outskirts of a densely populated city and although there’s a huge push towards EMVs and bike lanes, rest assured you’re going to have a very hard time getting rid of parking spots, private combustion engine cars and adding charging spots.

By: Pei Leng Tan

Pei Leng Tan — Sun, 15 Oct 2017 19:47:58 +0000

Do cities need to improve roadways to better suit driverless cars – I would say no. Technology would improve very quickly where cars won’t depend on the properly painted lines or special designated waiting areas. Surround recognition within these cars will leapfrog current human abilities in the next 5 years. Cars would be able to see perfectly in complete darkness, behind the corners and be able to avoid any road hazards with confidence. Road infrastructure built today is so elaborate only because human drivers are inherently stupid at making correct decisions, so strict rules are required to shepherd them on the road. Driverless cars would be free from this limitation.

By: Stephanie Farah

Stephanie Farah — Sun, 15 Oct 2017 19:41:32 +0000

IMO, for smart cars to work well, we need smart roads too and some kind of open source software initiative for all the cars so they can communicate with each other.

By: Sharon Salazar

Sharon Salazar — Sun, 15 Oct 2017 19:32:56 +0000

This can’t happen soon enough. Hopefully these timelines are accelerated due to technical advancements, demand, and the inevitable positive outcomes.