Disruptive Technologies and Transportation

Significant advances in transportation technology and the need for policy development are often triggered by sudden disruptive changes in technological capabilities. Furthermore, the continued development of the “Internet of Things” (IOT), which will ultimately connect people, processes and data into wide-scale networks, could affect how transportation services are provided in Texas. This study examines imminent disruptive communications technologies and assesses the implications of these developments on state transportation policy and associated implementation strategies.