How State and Local Governments Might Consider Approaching Operational Design Domains for Automated Vehicles
An operational design domain (ODD) is a description of the conditions in which an autonomous vehicle is designed to operate safely. No nationwide ODD policy exists, but because ODD is partly about the characteristics of a specific location, state and local policies could be useful.
Aug 20, 2020 The RAND Blog
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation in the Time of COVID-19
More widespread availability of rideshare for non-emergency medical transport may save lives, reserve emergency resources for those who need them, and provide safe pathways to primary care for the chronically ill. It could also save livelihoods, providing employment in a time of economic hardship.
May 5, 2020 The RAND Blog
AVs Could Improve Transportation Access in 'Transit Deserts'
More large U.S. cities are seeing their outer reaches turn into transit deserts, where demand for transportation vastly exceeds supply. Connecting public transit systems with automated vehicles, whether in ride-sharing or shuttle services, could be a solution.
May 31, 2019 Axios
How to Make Roads Safer for Autonomous Vehicles
Roadways and vehicle design could be modified to better accommodate both human error and the shortcomings of autonomous vehicle systems.
Feb 6, 2019 Axios
How AVs Could Provide Independence for Older Drivers
Giving up driving has been linked to depression and isolation in older adults, as well as early entry into nursing home facilities. Autonomous vehicles could help improve the well-being of older adults by allowing them to maintain independence while still giving up their car keys.
Sep 21, 2018 Axios