Guiding new city transport
Cybernetic Transport Systems (CTSs) consist of automated vehicles for transporting passengers or goods and have characteristics that suit any city. Although they can be public or private and vary in size, they all have anti-collision devices, which make them stop safely in case of an emergency. However, certain factors need to be studied before CTS can even be considered. Some of these include which demands CTS can manage, what size of vehicle is most suitable, how many vehicles are necessary and whether or not the lanes should be segregated. It is also important to think about user reactions, cost, safety and effect on the location itself. Conventional transport systems already have figures regarding cost and accommodation. However, CTSs are new and they also differ from each other based on installation site requirements. Studies and field trials have been conducted in 10 sites across Europe and a pre-design methodology has been developed and validated. Thus, progress is being made toward CTS implementation and in knowing how it can help cities solve transit and environmental problems.