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Are they just reinventing the train and the city?

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Implementation of self-driving vehicles paves the way for an innovative approach to infrastructure design, for example by creating more space for pedestrians and cyclists by leading autonomous cars through a cost-efficient, small-dimension tunnel, according to says Erik Coelingh, Technical Specialist at Volvo Car Group.

The illustration below, one among a series proposed by Bjorn Siesjo, City Architect of Gothenburg, shows a narrow, ‘flyover’ which creates a smooth integration of the autonomous car.

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    Parking areas can be optimised both in size and height – and unattractive land can be used for parking since distance becomes a less important issue.

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    The self-driving car can turn stressful commuting into a an opportunity for the driver to take care of things that frees up precious quality time after the drive.
     The driver to be actively connected without jeopardising traffic safety.

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    An opportunity for the driver to use the time for something useful – like focusing on work while the car focuses on the driving.

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