Increasing Road Infrastructure Capacity Through the Use of Autonomous Vehicles

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Abstract:

Roadway infrastructure is a critical component to U.S. homeland security. Overland transportation affects the national economy, emergency services, defense, and communication systems. This thesis illustrates the capacity increases to roadways enabled by autonomous vehicle technology. Public policy can enhance the adoption rate of autonomous vehicles to maximize the benefit of this emergent technology on the roadway system. A policy analysis provides a comparison of options and outlines regulations that will be needed to ensure the safe adoption of autonomous vehicle technology nationally.

Author(s):
Simko, Donald J.
Author Organization(s):
Naval Postgraduate School Monterey United States
Descriptive Note:
Technical Report
Pagination:
0065

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release;

RECORD

Collection: TR
Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_4.6.1_General Engineering; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_4.3_Maintain; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_4.1_Deployment and Distribution; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_1.3.1_Personnel and Family Support; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_4_Logistics
Modernization Areas:
Autonomy; AI and Machine Learning
Communities of Interest:
Autonomy
Descriptor(s):
department of homeland security, transportation infrastructure, autonomous vehicles, warning systems, mass transportation, emergencies, passengers, public policy, accidents
Field(s)/Group(s):
Land and Riverine Navigation and Guidance, Surface Transportation and Equipment
Keyword(s):
driverless vehicles, road infrastructure
Report Date:
2016 Dec 01
Creation Date:
2017 Sep 15