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Why ATNs?
AUTOMATED TRANSPORTATION NETWORKS
Personal Rapid Transit
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Driverless vehicles on their own guideway – out of traffic thus reducing congestion
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All electric, lower energy use, reduce greenhouse gases, GHG controlled at power plant
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Efficient to operate on demand, 24/7, with as many stops as needed
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Ride above congestion with off-line stations allowing non-stop service between origin and destination, using fully automated, computer controlled driverless vehicles
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Relatively inexpensive to build (est. $10-20 million per mile for guideway, 100 vehicles and two stops)
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Fast construction – once footings are in place,
a city block in one day (reported by Cabintaxi, Germany)
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Supports light freight as well as passenger traffic
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