Project Director: Stephen Parkes
Project Duration: 2020-2021

Connected and autonomous vehicles (CAVs) are becoming an increasing reality as a means of transport on public roads. They are currently being tested on public and private roads throughout the UK. The UK government has identified key legislation, investment and timetables to ensure that the UK is at the forefront of the deployment of CAVs, both for public and private forms of transport.

However, despite the investment in testing and production of the technologies surrounding the development of CAVs, little research has been undertaken from the perspective of local authorities (LAs) and their preparedness for the influx and roll out of such vehicles. This study includes findings from interviews with representatives from key LAs and professional organisations to improve understanding around the experiences of, and policies used by, LAs when faced with this new and disruptive transportation system.

The project team included Stephen Parkes and James Marson (Sheffield Hallam University) and Jill Dickinson (Leeds Beckett University).