OPINION: U.S. Should Scale Autonomous Vehicles Thoughtfully, Not Slam the Brakes

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By Adam KovacevichJul 31, 2026, 12:03 am265 ptsTop
Streetsblog is, officially, dubious on autonomous vehicles because our coverage focuses on all of the deleterious effects of cars on cities, not just the safety effect. As a media outlet devoted to presenting news about how to reduce car dependence, we are skeptical that AVs will move the needle on that. But…

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