Feature:
Highways of the future
transport such as bikes and walking is also due
to rise in popularity. Cities worldwide have
already recognised this trend and have started to
implement strategies to reduce congestion and
support the health of their citizens through various
cycle and walking schemes.
Future of Highways
Electric cars are anticipated to become
commonplace on the roads of the future as
developments in material science will dramatically
improve the performance of batteries and
the potential for increased electricity storage.
Fully-automated navigation systems will also
enable roads to be populated by driverless cars
which could change the design and operation of
highways, and provide safety and environmental
benefits.
Vehicles will become increasingly ‘intelligent’
and ‘self-aware’: a combination of the connected
vehicle and the Internet of Things will enable
vehicles to broadcast and receive information
on traffic, speed, weather and potential safety
hazards. As a result, cars will be able to travel
closer together and react more quickly to variables
around them. This will open the market to people
previously unable to operate vehicles such as the
elderly or disabled. AD
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