Toward Energy-Efficient and Resilient Transportation Systems: Shaping the Future of Mobility
A robust transportation infrastructure is crucial for protecting the environment, supporting the economy, and benefiting society. The emergence of autonomous and connected vehicles, including trucks, offers significant potential to reduce energy consumption, lower emissions, cut costs, and enhance road safety.
In light of these advancements, a holistic roadway design approach must be adopted for the mobility of both people and goods, one that prioritizes safety, targets net-zero emissions, enhances resilience, and minimizes disruptions for both travelers and freight. The evolution of traffic patterns, such as the introduction of truck platoons and electric freight, presents new challenges for flexible pavement performance.
Addressing these challenges requires innovative and optimized strategies that transform potential problems into opportunities. This presentation focuses on how such strategies can support the goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.
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