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“Our highways are going to have to deal with a mixed AV and non-AV fleet for many decades”

Autonomous Vehicles & ADAS By

In his latest blog, Robert Poole, director of transportation policy at the independent think-tank the Reason Foundation, examines the long-term future of automated vehicles, assesses the future of mobility as we approach an era of hybrid traffic.

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“5G is the fourth industrial revolution”

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Anssi Savisalo, director of digital environment planning and consulting comapny Sitowise, looks at fundamental challenges ahead of the 5G roll-out and calls for operators and municipalities to work hand-in-hand.

This article first appeared on Sitowise’s Newsroom blog

“Level 5 vehicles are looking increasingly untenable before at least 2035”

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In his latest blog, Robert Poole, director of transportation policy at the independent think-tank the Reason Foundation, examines the long-term future of automated vehicles, electric vehicles and shared mobility.

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Outlook improving for toll-financed Interstate replacement

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In his latest blog, Robert Poole, director of transportation policy at the independent think-tank the Reason Foundation, explains why some US states are considering toll financing to modernize their aging interstate highways. 

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Misconceptions threaten some express toll lanes

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In his latest blog, Robert Poole, director of transportation policy at the independent think tank the Reason Foundation, clarifies the misunderstandings that surround express tolls.

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New Express Toll Lanes — and ongoing challenges

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In his latest blog, Robert Poole, director of transportation policy at the independent think tank the Reason Foundation, discusses how issues surrounding planned express toll lane projects can be overcome.

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