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How Driverless Cars Could Be a Big Problem for Cities
Governing, August 2017by: Mike MaciagThis article discusses how autonomous vehicles (AVs) could negatively impact city budgets that depend on parking tickets, traffic citations, gas taxes, and other auto-related revenue. -
The Future of Equity in Cities
2017by: Nicole DuPuis, Elias Stahl, Brooks RainwaterThis resource belongs to the Autonomous Vehicles and Social Equity collections. -
How Will Autonomous Vehicles Transform the Built Environment?
Brookings, October 16, 2017by: Annibel Rice, Adie TomerThis blog post summarizes APA's October 2017 symposium on the impacts of autonomous vehicles (AV) on cities and regions. -
Rethinking the Street in an Era of Driverless Cars
January 2018by: Marc Schlossberg, William Riggs, AICP, Adam Millard-BallThis guide conceptualizes how changes in transportation technology can reshape street spaces. -
Driverless Vehicles: Opportunity for Further Greenhouse Gas Emission Reductions Under California AB 32
Hastings Law Journal, 69: 1-27, 2018by: Keiichiro ZushiThis article discusses the impact of autonomous vehicles (AVs) on greenhouse gas emissions and considers policy implications in California. -
Analysis of Autonomous Vehicle Policies
2017by: Bryan GibsonThis report discusses connected and autonomous vehicle (AV) technology, federal and state level policy approaches, and considerations for moving forward with autonomous vehicles in Kentucky. -
Regional Transportation Technology Policy Document: Overview of Trends and Policy Implications
December 2016This report explores how technology trends, including autonomous vehicles, can impact the Atlanta region. -
Not If, but When: Autonomous Driving and the Future of Transit
Journal of Public Transportation, 21(1): 92-103, 2018by: Jerome Lutin, AICPThis article discusses the implications of autonomous driving on transit systems. -
Review of Automated Vehicle Technology: Policy and Implementation Implications
March 2016by: Daniel McGehee, Mark Brewer, Chris SchwarzThis guide explores regulatory approaches to autonomous vehicles and provides policy recommendations for Iowa. -
Cities, Automation, and the Self-parking Elephant in the Room
Planning and Theory Practice 19(2): 291-297, 2018by: Erick Guerra, Eric MorrisThis article explores obstacles that impact autonomous vehicles (AVs) implementation in urban spaces. -
Cooperative Mobility Systems and Automated Driving: Summary and Conclusions
December 2016This report reviews the state of implementing autonomous vehicles, including planning and policy considerations. -
Advancing Automated and Connected Vehicles: Policy and Planning Strategies for State and Local Transportation Agencies
2017by: Johanna Zmud, Ginger Goodin, Maarit MoranThis report provides actions for agencies seeking to increase the social benefit of automated and connected vehicles. -
Boston, MA, Go Boston 2030
March 2017This functional plan for the city of Boston includes a set of goals and inspirational targets, along with a set of projects and policies that aim to provide the transportation network with the necessary flexibility to accommodate disruptive mobility technologies. -
Land Use and Transportation Policies
April 2017by: Marco Anderson, Nico LarcoThis briefing paper explores transportation revolutions such as shared mobility, automation, and electrification present new challenges and opportunities for planners. -
The Enemy of Good: Estimating the Cost of Waiting for Nearly Perfect Automated Vehicles
2017by: Nidhi Kalra, David GrovesThis report considers the impacts of implementing autonomous vehicles at different levels of safety improvements. -
Assessing the Long-term Effects of Autonomous Vehicles: A Speculative Approach
Transportation Research Procedia, 13: 18-29, 2016by: Wolfgang Gruel, Joseph StanfordThis article explores how autonomous vehicles (AVs) could affect travel behaviors and the broader transportation system. -
The Road to Zero: A Vision for Achieving Zero Roadway Deaths by 2050
2018by: Liisa Ecola, Steven Popper, Richard SilberglittThis report explores a variety of strategies, including autonomous vehicles implementation, that can reduce roadway deaths. -
Rethinking Transportation 2020-2030
May 2017by: James Arbib, Tony SebaThis report examines the disruption of transportation and resulting collapse of the internal-combustion vehicle and oil industries and considers social, economic, environmental, and geopolitical implications. -
How States Are Legislating Autonomous Vehicles (Interactive Map)
January 2022by: Ryan McCauleyThis interactive map summarizes state-level policies on autonomous vehicles. -
Synthesis of Automated Vehicle Legislation
September 2017by: Sarah HubbardThis report reviews existing state legislation that applies to autonomous vehicles. -
New Mobility Now: A Practical Guide
2017by: Rachel Skinner, Toby Thornton, Martyn CrawfordThis guide discusses technological changes in transportation and mobility, including the impact of autonomous vehicles. -
Driverless Seattle: How Cities Can Plan for Automated Vehicles
2017This guide identifies how Seattle and other municipalities can support autonomous vehicles in urban spaces. -
Columbus, OH, NextGen
July 2017This functional plan presents Columbus’ transit vision and identifies autonomous vehicles as a shared mobility option to address community needs. -
NYMTC, NY, Plan 2045 Maintaining the Vision for a Sustainable Region
Adopted June 2017This comprehensive plan discusses future trends that impact transportation systems, including autonomous vehicles. -
LADOT, CA, Strategic Implementation Plan
Updated July 2018This functional plan presents actions to integrate autonomous vehicles (AVs) as part of the urban mobility system in Los Angeles. -
Connecticut Statewide Long-Range Transportation Plan 2018-2050
March 2018This functional plan discusses how autonomous vehicles (AV) can shape transportation systems in Connecticut. -
Denver, CO, Denver’s Mobility Action Plan
July 2017This functional plan includes guidance to prepare for connected and autonomous vehicles. -
Cincinnati, OH, 2018 Green Cincinnati Plan
Adopted May 2018This functional plan belongs to the Autonomous Vehicles, Green Building, and Urban Heat Resilience collections. -
San Jose, CA, Stevens Creek Boulevard Urban Village Plan
Adopted August 2017This subarea plan includes goals and polices related to autonomous vehicles as part of the Circulation and Streetscape section. -
Universal Mobility as a Service: A Bold Vision for Harnessing the Opportunity of Disruption
August 2018by: Jana Lynott, AICPThis report belongs to the Autonomous Vehicles, Smart Cities, and Shared Mobility collections. -
AVs in the Pacific Northwest: Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions in a Time of Automation
August 2018by: Nico Larco, Amanda Howell, Rebecca Lewis, Rebecca Steckler, AICPThis report analyzes the potential effects of autonomous vehicles on greenhouse gas emissions in Portland, Oregon; Seattle; and Vancouver, British Columbia. -
Preparing for the Future of Transportation: Automated Vehicles 3.0 (AV 3.0)
October 2018This guide presents recommendations to support autonomous vehicles (AVs). -
CAMPO, DCHC MPO, NC, Connect 2050: The Metropolitan Transportation Plan
Adopted February 2022This functional plan explores the role of transportation technology, including autonomous vehicles, on communities in North Carolina. -
Automated Driving Systems 2.0: A Vision for Safety
September 2017This guide provides safety recommendations for autonomous vehicle adoption. -
NFTPO, NC, 2045 Long Range Transportation Plan
Adopted November 2019This function plan discusses infrastructure needs for autonomous and connected vehicles in Northern Florida. -
Perfecting Policy with Pilots: New Mobility and AV Urban Delivery Pilot Project Assessment
April 2020by: Rebecca Steckler, AICPThis report summarizes the findings from case studies and pilot programs to guide the use of autonomous vehiclesacross Canada and the United States. -
Ensuring American Leadership in Automated Vehicle Technologies
January 2020This report discusses 10 principles applied by the U.S. Government that are guiding the deployment of Autonomous Vehicles. -
A Framework for Shaping the Deployment of Autonomous Vehicles and Advancing Equity Outcomes
January 2021by: Rebecca Steckler, AICP, Amanda Howell, Nico LarcoThis guide is designed to help local governments and regional planning agencies identify community needs for and shape the deployment of autonomous vehicles. -
Older Adults, New Mobility, and Automated Vehicles
February 2021by: Laura Flaade-Blanar, Nico Larco, Ryan BestThis report explores key issues related to planning and implementing autonomous vehicle and other new mobility services for older adults. -
Connected and Automated Vehicles Toolkit
September 2019This guide reviews federal, state, and local responses to the connected and automated vehicles (CV/AV) sector in four sections - Technology, Policy, Deployment, and Next Steps. -
Sandisfield, MA, Capital Planning
Adopted June 2018This standalone policy establishes capital planning requirements for the town. -
Multi-Year Capital Planning
February 2006This guide is designed to help cities and counties develop a capital improvements program. -
Austin, TX, Resolution No. 20141211-112
20141211-112, Adopted December 2014This standalone policy supports the development of automated and connected vehicles in Austin. -
Austin, TX, Resolution No. 20170302-039
20170302-039, Adopted March 2017This standalone policy mandates the development of a functional plan addressing autonomous vehicles implementation in Austin, entitled “The New Mobility EV/AV Plan.” -
Parking Demand in the Autonomous Vehicle Era
KPMG, July 17, 2017by: Andrea HolmesThis blog post explores three scenarios for implementing autonomous vehicle technology and how they may impact parking demand. -
Florida Department of Transportation Future Mobility Research Synthesis
July 2018This guide presents existing research on autonomous vehicles for metropolitan planning organizations preparing to update long-range transportation plans in Florida. -
Co-operative Mobility Systems and Automated Driving Roundtable
Updated May 2018This clearinghouse contains resources that address different considerations for incorporating autonomous vehicles into transportation systems. -
Time for Autonomous Vehicles to Disrupt Transportation Planning
Eno Center for Transportation, December 25, 2014by: Mark McDowellThis blog post considers how autonomous vehicles can impact transportation planning and highlights a gap in transportation planning and technological developments. -
3 Ways That Cities Can Prepare for Automated Vehicles Today
Eno Center for Transportation, February 12, 2018This blog post discusses how autonomous vehicles (AV) operations are expanded and describes actions cities have taken to prepare for autonomous vehicles. -
Autonomous Vehicles Are Coming: Five Policy Actions Cities Can Take Now to Be Ready
March 2021by: Mark Fagan, Daniel Comeaux, Benjamin Gillies-PodgoreckiThis report provides information to help decision-makers better understand the autonomous vehicle (AV) transportation revolution and implement policies to accommodate this technology.