The Hidden Infrastructure Crisis Behind Autonomous Vehicles
Most people think the future of robotaxis is about better technology.
Bern Grush thinks it’s about the curb.
In this episode of Parking Live, Jade Neville (Matt’s got the week off) explores one of the most overlooked challenges in autonomous mobility: how cities manage pickup and drop-off at scale.
From blocked bike lanes and emergency vehicle conflicts to parking revenue impacts and accessibility concerns, Bern explains why autonomous vehicles still lack the “human intuition” cities depend on every day — and why curb orchestration may become as important to cities as air traffic control is to airports.
The discussion covers:
- The operational realities of robotaxis
- Why cities are being caught off guard
- The future of parking and curb monetization
- Human drivers vs. autonomous systems
- The risks of unmanaged curbside operations
- What the “10% autonomous city” could actually look like
If you work in parking, mobility, transit, or city operations, this episode offers an early look at the infrastructure decisions cities will soon have to make.
Hosted and Produced by Jade Neville and Matt Darst.
Producer: Chris O’Keeffe
Editor: Patrick Emile
Associate Producer: Cyndi Raskin
Executive Producer: Julie Gates
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