The Future of Road Safety: Challenges and Opportunities

Ehsani, Johnathon P.; Michael, Jeffrey P.; MacKenzie, Ellen J.

doi:10.1111/1468-0009.12644

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“…In a prior work, we argue that one approach to increasing acceptance is to expand public perception of AV value beyond safety to include their potential effect on wider societal benefits. 9 , 10 Such a strategy could not only increase the perceived value of AVs but also make public perception more resilient to safety incidents with AVs that will inevitably occur. The following section describes an experiment we conducted to actively shift mindsets on AVs toward advancing health equity.…”

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Advancing Transportation Equity and Safety Through Autonomous Vehicles

Ehsani,

Michael,

Igusa

et al. 2024

Health Equity

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Motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death in the United States, and disproportionately impact communities of color. Replacing human control with automated vehicles (AVs) holds the potential to reduce crashes and save lives. The benefits of AVs, including automated shuttles, buses, or cars could extend beyond safety to include improvements in congestion, reductions in emissions, and increased access to mobility, particularly for vulnerable populations. However, AVs have not attained the level of public trust that has been expected, given their potential to save lives and increase access to mobility. Public opinion surveys have highlighted safety and security concerns as reasons for this lack of confidence. In this study, we present the findings of an experiment we conducted to actively shift mindsets on AVs toward advancing health equity. We demonstrate through a nationally representative sample of 2265 U.S. adults that the public support for AVs can be improved by expanding their scope of application to include advancing social benefit. The survey began with questions on respondent's support for AVs based on a priori knowledge and beliefs. Consistent with prior surveys, baseline support (strong support and some degree of support) was low at 26.4% (95% confidence interval 24.0–29.0). After introducing information about how AVs could be used to provide mobility for older adults, those with limited income, or the vision-impaired, respondents were asked to reassess their support for AVs. Support significantly increased to include the majority of respondents. By prioritizing the deployment of AVs to serve individuals and communities in greatest need of mobility, AVs would not only demonstrate compelling social value by reducing disparities but would also gain widespread public support among the U.S. public.

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Advancing Transportation Equity and Safety Through Autonomous Vehicles

Ehsani,

Michael,

Igusa

et al. 2024

Health Equity

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“…An emerging approach to road safety, known as safe systems, aims to eliminate road injuries through better design of the road system itself, 2 creating roadways and vehicles that are inherently safe instead of relying on road users to promote safety. 3 For e-scooters, a safe systems approach would modify the roadway environment to include dedicated, protected lanes for e-scooter riders. Cities regulating the use of e-scooters could use GPS monitoring systems to limit the speed a scooter can travel in high-risk areas.…”

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