Pennsylvania Department of Transportation
Policy Director at the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation
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Roger J. Cohen
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FROM Roger J. Cohen
Design and Architecture
Driverless cars You've heard the buzz about driverless cars. Well, they are coming soon to a road near you. Uber is about to launch a fleet of autonomous cars onto the streets of Pittsburgh. What does this mean for passengers, for the city, and for those who make a living as drivers? We talk with folks at the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, and an Uber driver who believes autonomous cars are not ready for prime-time.
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