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The Urbanist Agenda
Living with Self-Driving Cars (with Bike Curious)
Mar 15, 2024
The podcast discusses living in San Francisco with autonomous vehicles, including accidents and challenges. Topics include protests against self-driving cars, controversies in autonomous vehicle testing, and advocating for human-centered cities over car dependency.
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- Autonomous vehicles coexist with traditional cars in San Francisco, posing safety concerns and altering road dynamics.
- Incidents like cruise car collisions emphasize the unpredictability and risks associated with driverless technology.
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The rise of autonomous vehicles in San Francisco
Autonomous vehicles have become a regular sight in the streets of San Francisco, constituting around 1% of the car traffic. The transition from human-operated to driverless cars occurred a few years ago, with familiar brands like Waymo, Cruz, and Zooks navigating the city streets. The introduction of autonomous vehicles raised concerns about safety and interactions with traditional road users.
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