By Christin Evans, HANC Board
Have you noticed the strange robot cars, sensors whirring on the car rooftop, cameras mounted outwards, driving on our city roads? They are hard to miss, as they are cruising down Haight street nearly every day now.
At our September meeting we will strive to better understand the brave new world of autonomous vehicles (AVs). The Haight Ashbury Neighborhood Council has invited representatives from the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) and the AV companies Waymo, Cruise, and Zoox.
We’ve asked the companies to come prepared to answer these questions:
- How many vehicles are operating on our city streets?
- Where are your facilities for vehicle storage and repair located in San Francisco?
- How many people do you employ locally?
- What are the safety measures your companies employ to ensure no injuries?
- What is the climate impact of your company's vehicles driving around what seems to be all day long?
- What is the congestion impact of your company's vehicles?
- What can we expect in the months and years ahead?