There may be a shoving match at some point, probably based on insurance and liability, but any car that can't handle bicycle traffic also can't handle pedestrian traffic, and a good chunk of europe in general.
>>1082757>>1082756Right, remember that we're comparing it to the current status quo, which is already terrible in most of America. Video related.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dvs3xrO9_gw>>1083074Liability issues. And being MORE dangerous or reckless around peds and cyclists isn't ever going to be a design priority. It's more like not caring.
>>1083079I think the problem is a little easier because even knowing that there's ANY cyclist around you helps with detection. It's not as important as if there's five or one, as long as the car knows to be more conservative there.
A side benefit is automated traffic lights.
>>1083095Grade separation is the gold standard, but cost and space make it unworkable.