Autonomous Vehicles for Small Towns: Exploring Perception, Accessibility, and Safety

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dc.contributor.authorLi, Weien
dc.contributor.authorYe, Xinyueen
dc.contributor.authorLi, Xiaoen
dc.contributor.authorDadashova, Baharen
dc.contributor.authorOry, Marcia G.en
dc.contributor.authorLee, Chanamen
dc.contributor.authorRathinam, Sivakumaren
dc.contributor.authorUsman, Muhammaden
dc.contributor.authorChen, Andongen
dc.contributor.authorBian, Jiaheen
dc.contributor.authorLi, Shuojiaen
dc.contributor.authorDu, Jiaxinen
dc.date.accessioned2024-02-26T14:11:00Zen
dc.date.available2024-02-26T14:11:00Zen
dc.date.issued2023-09en
dc.description.abstractAs of 2021, there were 18,696 small towns in the US with a population of less than 50,000. These communities typically have a low population density, few public transport services, and limited accessibility to daily services. This can pose significant challenges for residents trying to fulfill essential travel needs and access healthcare. Autonomous vehicles (AVs) have the potential to provide a convenient and safe way to get around without requiring human drivers, making them a promising transportation solution for these small towns. AV technology can become a first-line mobility option for people who are unable to drive, such as older adults and those with disabilities, while also reducing the cost of transportation for both individuals with special needs and municipalities. The report includes our research findings on 1) how residents in small towns perceive AV, including both positive and negative aspects; 2) the impacts of ENDEAVRide—a novel “Transport + Telemedicine 2-in-1” microtransit service delivered on a self-driving van in central Texas—on older adults’ travel and quality of life; and 3) the potential safety implications of AVs in small towns. This report will help municipal leaders, transportation professionals, and researchers gain a better understanding of how AV deployment can serve small towns.en
dc.format.mimetypeapplication/pdfen
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10919/118148en
dc.language.isoen_USen
dc.publisherSafe-D University Transportation Centeren
dc.relation.ispartofseriesSafe-D; 05-109en
dc.rightsCC0 1.0 Universalen
dc.rights.urihttp://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/en
dc.subjectautonomous vehiclesen
dc.subjectmicrotransiten
dc.subjectsmall townsen
dc.subjecttraffic safetyen
dc.subjectdigital divideen
dc.subjectmobilityen
dc.subjectpublic perceptionen
dc.subjectcommunity engagementen
dc.titleAutonomous Vehicles for Small Towns: Exploring Perception, Accessibility, and Safetyen
dc.typeReporten
dc.type.dcmitypeTexten

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