As a recent transplant from New York, the first thing one notices is the love Los Angelenos have for their cars. Whether they are pick-up trucks, new electric vehicles or old vintage sports cars, automobiles are the clear method of choice for transportation here. While this may be an obvious fact of life for those already living in sunny Los Angeles, as an east coaster, it certainly takes some getting used to.

How Autonomous and Electric Vehicles and Ridesharing Impact Transportation and Infrastructure in San Francisco

San Francisco holds a unique place among the dozens of major U.S. cities navigating the nuances and impact of electric, autonomous and ridesharing vehicles on their respective infrastructures. Not only is the city experiencing increased adoption, but it is also increasingly becoming a base for these technology firms to set up shop, with some 80 transport companies calling the Bay Area home and occupying 6 million sq.ft.