The impact of automated vehicles on public infrastructure

Automated vehicles are not just automated versions of human-driven cars, but a new form of activity that interacts with public infrastructure in ways that are not fully understood. The deployment of these vehicles can saturate roads with a new kind of mobility that raises questions about the purpose and impact of these technologies. Rather than focusing on the difficulties of booking an automated vehicle ride, there should be more emphasis on understanding the broader implications for roads and transportation infrastructure.