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It is fantastic that Waymo is publishing peer reviewed research in this area.
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Great framing! I do beleve autonomous vehicles can be an important part of helping cities reach Vision Zero goals.
Congratulations to Waymo on this important safety research. I’m excited for a future where autonomous vehicles not only follow Vision Zero principles but also rethink vehicle design entirely. Narrow-track, single-occupant vehicles like the Tango, City Transformer, AE Motion, Carver, and Trinova could further reduce risk—and eliminate the need to carry around unused passenger space in dense urban settings. That’s a win for safety, space efficiency, and sustainability.
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1moThanks for sharing