Disruptive technologies and transportation /

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors:	Baker, Richard T. (Richard Tremain) (Author), Wagner, Jason (Author), Miller, Matt (Transportation engineer) (Author), Pritchard, Gavin (Transportation resesarcher) (Author), Manser, Michael P. (Author)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	[College Station, Texas] : Texas A&M Transportation Institute, Transportation Policy Research Center, [2016]
Subjects:	Transportation > Technological innovations > Texas > Forecasting. Automobile driving on highways > Technological innovations > Forecasting. Intelligent transportation systems > Texas > Forecasting. Automated vehicles > Texas > Forecasting. Electronic books.
Online Access:	Connect to the full text of this electronic book

Description
Abstract:	"Disruptive technologies refer to innovations that, at first, may be considered unproven, lacking refinement, relatively unknown, or even impractical, but ultimately they supplant existing technologies and/or applications. In general, disruptive technologies and innovations: 1. Are simpler, cheaper, more reliable, more popular, and more convenient than established technologies. 2. Advance at a rapid pace and/or experience significant technological breakthroughs. 3. Experience relatively fast penetration in the market. 4. Have broad-based (as opposed to niche) markets and significant economic impact. This report examines technology disruption with the objective of identifying areas where innovation may impact the transportation sector and associated policies. These five areas are Mobile Internet (MI), The Internet of Things (IoT), Advanced Materials, Automated Vehicle Technologies, and Immersive Interfaces. After reviewing these technologies and technology applications, and identifying potential impacts to the transportation sector, the research team conducted a review of state statutes to identify areas of public policy that might warrant additional examination as these technologies develop. These policy areas include: 1. Demand for roadway infrastructure 2. Privacy and data security 3. Standards 4. State contracting and procurement 5. Safety 6. Regulatory." (TTI website).
Item Description:	"PRC 15-45 F." "Final report ... Transportation Policy Research Center"--PDF image of cover. "June 2016."
Physical Description:	1 online resource (39 pages)
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 36-39).