The Role of Autonomous Cars on Development of Smart Urban Space

Abstract

The process of developing smart urban space as one of the most important challenges of contemporary society has started a new expansion with the arrival of autonomous cars as an effective and transformative factor. This article examines the essential and influential role of autonomous cars in the development of smart urban space. Therefore first, the concept of smart urban space as a comprehensive system that takes advantage of population gathering, information and communication technology, and intelligent management is examined. Then the issue of autonomous cars, which as one of the advanced technologies in the field of transportation, play a very important role in the development of smart urban space, are introduced. These cars have the ability to provide new solutions for traffic problems, creating trouble and improving urban security. Among the important components identified in the role of these cars, it can be mentioned that increasing productivity and reducing travel time, creating smart public transportation networks, and supporting sustainable and green movement in cities. Then, focusing on various components of the urban environment including transportation, traffic, safety and infrastructure, the role of autonomous cars in improving and optimizing these components is analyzed. This analysis includes examining positive effects such as reducing traffic and travel time, increasing safety and improving access to public services. Finally, in this study, the components and analyzes necessary to identify the effective indicators of the role of autonomous cars in the development of smart urban space have been introduced. Therefore, it was shown that autonomous cars in the urban form were combined in three groups of principles, which include the impact on urbanization, influence on road infrastructure, and influence at the level.