Connected and Autonomous Vehicles: The challenges facing cities and regions

The past decade has seen progress towards developing Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CAVs), which have the potential to solve economic, social, and environmental issues. This book examines CAVs from the perspective of local policymakers and the towns and cities they represent, discussing the challenges and opportunities they pose for the urban built environment. It also explores how CAVs will interact with other uses and users of cities and considers how responses to CAVs are being developed.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 100 pages
Publication date: 24 February 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The past decade has witnessed remarkable progress in the development of Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CAVs). Alongside these technological advancements, there has been a significant discourse surrounding the potential of CAVs to address a wide array of economic, social, and environmental challenges. Some of the purported benefits of CAVs include enhanced efficiency in the utilization of existing transport infrastructure, improved safety through the elimination of human error, and expanded access to automobility. However, it is important to acknowledge that there are also numerous potential downsides to CAVs, and the extent to which they will fulfill their promise remains shrouded in considerable uncertainty and skepticism.

In this book, we examine developments surrounding CAVs from the perspective of local policymakers and the towns and cities they represent. We argue that it is crucial to broaden the dialogue to encompass consideration for towns and cities beyond those early adopters to understand their prospects and how CAVs may interact with other critical policy agendas. We delve into the diverse challenges that CAVs will pose for the urban built environment and discuss the necessary preparations for these. We also explore how CAVs will interact with other users and uses of cities, including potential conflicts with efforts to enhance urban well-being and livability. Finally, we examine the ongoing development of responses to CAVs and their implications.

This book is intended for policymakers, practitioners, and academics with a keen interest in the potential impacts of CAVs and in gaining a deeper understanding of how they will shape and interact with cities and regions in the near future.

Weight: 208g
Dimension: 173 x 246 x 11 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032392110