Adam's research validates a lot of what I've seen firsthand. Both good and bad faith opposition to AVs benefit from the public's unfamiliarity with the technology. But once AVs are actually on the streets, much of that skepticism quickly disappears.
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The pedestrian experience in much of the United States is dispiriting, dangerous, and often downright deadly.
wsj.com/us-news/the-deadly-1…
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Even if we never get high speed rail now there's at least one vehicle that can use this section, no ramp required
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Why is our next mayor putting Maryland and Virginia residents ahead of the safety of Washingtonians?
200 District residents are full-time ride share drivers, not “countless.”
More in Capital Commonsense. capitalcommonsense.com/p/our…
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The response from @Waymo to JLG’s tweet: “Waymo will support safer roads, hundreds of new jobs, and expanded access to reliable transportation options for communities across the District. We are committed to working with District leaders to deliver those benefits."
CM @charlesallen told me he'll still push the bill this year.
“AVs have the potential to lead to safer operations … but there is the risk of an impact on workforce" and that's why the bill will always use fees/VMT for a workforce displacement fund, he said.
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A lot of people are very disappointed with JLG's decision to block AVs in DC. Talking to a lot of folks about what comes next.
For now, sign up to join @theimajority + allies at upcoming briefings and events about AVs in DC.
Sign up: forms.gle/o9BXJakBQxv18xSq6
For those who have been speaking up in support of AVs in DC, now is a good time to make sure the other members of the Transportation Committee hear from you, too. Bill B26-0684 is expected to be marked up in early November. dccouncil.gov/committees/com…
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Hey D.C., come hang out with @Waymo at Porch Fest this weekend! thehillishome.com/2026/10/th…
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Yesterday, Waymo sent an email to LA riders asking for their help urging local officials to approve autonomous rides to LAX.
Waymo serves more than 120 square miles of Los Angeles, but there’s still one major place it isn’t allowed to go: LAX.
For now, there is a workaround: take a Waymo to the LAX/Metro Transit Center and transfer to the free shuttle to the terminals. It’s probably not as convenient as a curbside drop-off, but it’s better than nothing.
What do you think? Is there any reason Waymo shouldn’t be allowed to operate at LAX?
I discussed it more on @driverlessguy_: thedriverlessdigest.com/p/ex…
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Requiring a driver in a driverless car doesn’t make sense.
Minneapolis is open for business, open to innovative technology, and open to a variety of transportation options.
Thoughtful regulation for safety is necessary, but not through a backdoor ban.
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Always interesting to watch anti-AV companies and activists push elected officials into positions that are almost perfectly designed to get roasted online.
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This is why I get extremely frustrated when companies/unions/jurisdictions make moves to slow down or ban AVs
The safety case is undeniable. This is quite literally lifesaving technology
270M+ miles. 841 fewer injury-causing crashes.
Our latest safety data shows the Waymo Driver continues to make roads safer for everyone.
Compared to human drivers across 5 territories, it reduced:
📉 Injury crashes by 82%
📉 Serious injury crashes by 95%
Full data: waymo.com/safety/impact
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Group pushes to bring driverless Waymos to NY after anti-robotaxi study falls flat trib.al/IEVKJBq
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Took a @Waymo for a spin around Denver, from the Capitol to Coors Field.
Smooth, comfortable ride—and pretty cool to see this technology in action right here in Colorado, giving people more options to safely get where you need to go.
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Today, I’m getting a firsthand look at how autonomous vehicles will help shape the future of transportation in Colorado.
Innovative technology like @Waymo are starting to show how safe, accessible autonomous transportation can benefit Coloradans.
ALT Colorado State Capitol building with a golden dome under a clear blue sky, viewed from a street corner with a blue Waymo car turning in front.
ALT Governor Polis gives a thumbs-up in a Waymo
ALT Interior view of a autonomous car showing the steering wheel and a large touchscreen displaying navigation directions.
ALT Governor Polis approaches a blue Waymo autonomous vehicle parked downtown.
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Good for this team to redo the analysis and conclude that Waymo is safer than human drivers and even rideshare drivers across the country
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Tough but fair words for blue-state Waymo opponents from Roge Karma: "There is a name for a political movement that taps into people’s resistance to change and defense of the status quo." theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0…
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If a mayor blocks deployment of a system that cuts serious crashes by 90%, and people keep dying on those roads, that’s negligence and should be treated as such.
@Waymo is healthcare.
Cities that say no to driverless cars are blocking a technology that would change their residents’ lives for the better, Rogé Karma argues. theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0…
