EDMONTON—Alberta Party Leader Stephen Mandel has his sights set on the future, promising that his party, if it forms the next government, would build lanes on Highway 2 specifically for autonomous vehicles. On Thursday, Stephen Mandel, Alberta Party leader, says if elected, he will build a dedicated lane north and southbound on Highway 2 for future autonomous vehicles. ( Codie McLachlan / For Star Edmonton ) On Thursday, Stephen Mandel, Alberta Party leader, says if elected, he will build a dedicated lane north and southbound on Highway 2 for future autonomous vehicles. It’s the future.” U of A’s Centre for Smart Transportation is currently working on autonomous vehicles. Mandel said the province already has the necessary “ingredients” to be one of the first to have autonomous vehicles, and should be willing to invest in it early.

Source: thestar March 28, 2019 23:44 UTC