Are parents ready to use autonomous vehicles to transport children? Concerns and safety features |
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| Institution: | 1. Department of Psychology, George Mason University, United States;2. Department of Psychology, New York University, United States;1. Kharazmi University, Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Tehran, Iran;2. School of Civil Engineering, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran;3. Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Department of Psychology, Trondheim, Norway;1. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor 48109, USA;2. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of California, Irvine, Irvine, CA 92697, USA;1. Judith Lumley Centre, La Trobe University, Level 3, 215 Franklin Street, Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia;2. Parenting Research Centre, Melbourne, Australia;3. Murdoch Childrens Research Institute, Melbourne, Australia;4. Department of Paediatrics, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia;5. Dental Health Services Victoria, Melbourne, Australia;6. Australian National University, Canberra, Australia;7. University of Western Australia, West Perth, Australia;8. Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia;1. Department of Urban Studies and Planning, California State University, Northridge 18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, CA, United States;2. Associate City Planning Deputy of the City of Los Angeles, 9207 Oakdale Ave., Suite 200, Chatsworth, CA 91311, United States |
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| Abstract: | Introduction: This study addressed a gap in the literature – the potential of using autonomous vehicles (AV) to enhance children’s mobility. Prior studies documented the perceived benefits and concerns about this prospect, but did not examine the features in AV and support mechanisms that are desired by potential users. Method: An on-line survey was used to collect public opinions within the United States. In the survey, willingness to use AVs for this use case was asked twice to assess if participants changed their mind after being asked about concerns related to this prospect and importance of car features. A combination of statistical and machine-learning methods were used to profile individuals with high versus low post-willingness and to identify variables that differentiated the two groups. Results: Results indicated that respondents who were lower on their post-willingness to use AVs to transport children were more concerned about how AVs would protect children, how someone could harm the children inside, and whether there would be someone at the destination. In addition, they were less in favor of technology, older in age, and rated car features such as having a designated adult waiting at destination, a camera, and a microphone as relatively required (as opposed to optional). These results highlight potential users’ needs and requirements as they think about AVs in the context of parent–children mobility practices. Practical Applications: Relevant stakeholders should develop deployment and implementation plans while taking into account ridership contexts and vulnerable road users who can benefit from enhanced mobility. |
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| Keywords: | Autonomous vehicle Children’s mobility Vulnerable road users Safety Ridership context |
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