For many of the solutions you proposed, I feel like AVs don't provide a significant advantage over ridesharing/using a taxi (no need to park, dropped off/picked up right out front, vehicle that can be used by others). If I'm reading that correctly then, it seems that private vehicle ownership (whether ICE, EV, or AV) is the real problem, and that a "Netflix" model of some kind where we use the service but don't really own the product is the real solution to the problem (regardless of whether it's a human-driven car, semi-AV, or fully-AV). Not endorsing that idea (and not sure that I would want that world), but it seems to solve the problems you cite.
I do think that is where we are going, yes. People get nervous about pushing non-ownership (hence the looming culture war on the issue). The key is that AVs can be a part of the broader thickening up of our neighborhoods and cities. We already have seen some pushes recently for this and there has been spotty progress around the country. Add on work from home, and then AVs, things can really get moving. Trying to realistic I suppose.
Interesting read- thanks for sharing!
For many of the solutions you proposed, I feel like AVs don't provide a significant advantage over ridesharing/using a taxi (no need to park, dropped off/picked up right out front, vehicle that can be used by others). If I'm reading that correctly then, it seems that private vehicle ownership (whether ICE, EV, or AV) is the real problem, and that a "Netflix" model of some kind where we use the service but don't really own the product is the real solution to the problem (regardless of whether it's a human-driven car, semi-AV, or fully-AV). Not endorsing that idea (and not sure that I would want that world), but it seems to solve the problems you cite.
I do think that is where we are going, yes. People get nervous about pushing non-ownership (hence the looming culture war on the issue). The key is that AVs can be a part of the broader thickening up of our neighborhoods and cities. We already have seen some pushes recently for this and there has been spotty progress around the country. Add on work from home, and then AVs, things can really get moving. Trying to realistic I suppose.