The state transportation department now has the authority to create roadways and lanes exclusively for automated vehicles. Michigan Public Radio’s Colin Jackson has more on a new law.
Supporters are cautioning it could be years before we see the state implement that technology on a large scale.
Collin Castle is the program manager for intelligent transportation systems at the Michigan Department of Transportation.
He says the state first needs a better understanding of designs for the potential roadways and how they would serve the driving public.
“There needs to be a true understanding and collaboration with the vehicle manufacturing community to make sure that how this is implemented is done in a safe manner.”
The new law allows the state to work with third parties on further research and development.
