Transit in the Age of Autonomy

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

• How autonomous technology will impact existing and shape new public transit systems
• A road map for new transit options once autonomous technology becomes widespread
• How to promote a policy framework to increase the value of autonomous technology in transit systems

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The continuing advancement of autonomous technologies will have widespread impacts on all facets of city development and systems. Here's your chance to learn how the coming technological changes will affect current transit systems, and how they can be incorporated into and improve future transit systems. This session will begin with an overview of the current understanding and trajectory of autonomous technology, with an emphasis on technologies with direct implications for transit. An evaluation of existing transit modes and their susceptibility to disruption will inform which modes of transit will likely be obsolete or integrated with autonomous technology, and how fixed-asset modes can be improved. Autonomous technologies are expected to have a number of effects on transit systems, including changes in ridership and in level of service. This session will introduce research and modeling, showing how autonomous technologies will affect these different aspects of transit. Learn how autonomous technologies can improve transit and improve service to riders — and which policies should be adopted to ensure the best possible outcome for communities.