Easier said than done. Real estate in Australia is ridiculously costly and propped up by various factors like negative gearing and backwards laws. The only reasonable way for me to live anyway closer to the city in a home that I bought would be to move to Melbourne where Apartment blocks are being put up in greater frequency at much lower prices.People...Move closer to where you work, drive less, be happier. Technology will not save you.
I hear that. I will NEVER be able to buy a home anywhere close to where I live at the moment. At one point though, I learned that living in an area with all things accessible was a major priority in my life and paramount to my happiness. I don't even own a car, and I say that proudly. The driverless car just seems to me to be a flying car type fixation with no real systemic consequence. I think broader discussions about such things as societal values, city planning, and even negative gearing (had to look that up :) would ultimately prove to be more effective in declogging our roads. Change the culture and the rest will follow.
i agree that reestablishing societal values and overhauling urban design (on my phone - cant look up negative gearing :) ) would bring far wider benefits. However, creating self driving cars is easier, will bring some benefits and, importantly, is likely more profitable for thosr that will drive change.
Ah yes. The interstate highway industrial complex. We're pretty much in it aren't we? That's cool. Would be sweet to have more support and investment for the proposed high speed rail system. Imagine going 200 mph on the ground. Some day perhaps....