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Originally Posted by tyroneshoelaces
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I'm unsure how the above thread answers any questions on the matter.
I've been reading this thread for a few days now and didn't really want to jump in this debate, but it's become quite hard not to at this point.
Where I live owning your own car is beyond a luxury it's almost stupid. A monthly parking spot is $150+/ month, easy. (that's for a car that drives itself as well). A monthly transit pass is $80+ and in most cases public transit is faster.
I know we're talking about Portland, but Portland already has a better and cheaper transit system than San Francisco, that's why I'm not bashful to compare the two.
Having enough money and personal parking space for a car that can drive you wherever you want automatically( drunk, sober, whatever) sounds great, but there will always be a ton of people who can't afford insurance, parking, maintenance, gas, ect.
I'm very happy that we in Portland and San Francisco have a government that puts a priority on making it comfortable for cyclists and transit riders. To be perfectly honest I'm a bit scared of a city where a bunch of driver-less cars with 360 degree censors are racing around. That sounds terrible for pedestrians.
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Originally Posted by 65MAX
The only "impact" would come from applying driverless technology to buses and trains, in which case would make transit operations much cheaper.
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This, to me is the plus side of the technology. Obviously it's no secret that I would love to see Tri Met thrive.