Discussion Guide for Automated and Connected Vehicles, Pedestrians, and Bicyclists
Source: Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center (PBIC) and Virginia Tech Transportation Institute
New vehicle automations and technology innovations reshape the ways people travel, it will be important to take advantage of opportunities to make pedestrian and bicycle travel safer while mitigating potential negative impacts on walking and bicycling. The Discussion Guide for Automated and Connected Vehicles, Pedestrians, and Bicyclists from the Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center (PBIC) and Virginia Tech Transportation Institute provides context and a framework for discussing key issues surrounding automated vehicles and related technologies as they affect pedestrian and bicyclist safety and mobility. The guide provides an overview of key terms and discussion of important opportunities and challenges faced as levels of automation continue to rise.
