AVs hold immense promise for Californians who are beginning to demonstrate the mobility gains that the Golden State can reap.
FILE – A Waymo driverless taxi drives on the street during a test ride in San Francisco, on Feb. 15, 2023. Imagine needing a new driver’s license every time you crossed a city line. That’s the gridlock scenario facing Californians with a new bill that would put the brakes on autonomous vehicles throughout the state.
Autonomous vehicles are game changers for people with disabilities who are not served by current transportation options. Americans with disabilities are twice as likely to be unemployed, with only 21% workforce participation rate. Research from the National Disability Institutethat AVs will open new job opportunities for people with disabilities, while increasing U.S. economic output.
The bill also creates new problems for cities. Think about it: not every city has the resources or technical expertise to craft AV ordinances. The resources and finances of California’s cities are challenged enough as it is and many would not be able to put in place appropriate safety regulations. At the same time, many smaller or lower-income jurisdictions are especially interested in AVs to supplement limited public transit or paratransit options.
Governor Newsom called AVs “the future of California’s transportation,” highlighting their opportunities for safety, accessibility, and economic growth. Unfortunately, SB 915 directly contradicts these laudable goals and undermines the ability of the state to effectively regulate AV technology at a critical moment.
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