In this episode of Parking the Future, author and urban mobility expert Brooke Krieger narrates Chapter Six, spotlighting the cities shaping the future of autonomous mobility and smart urban design.

This chapter showcases global case studies—featuring European leaders like Oslo, Helsinki, and Barcelona—and turns to Lake Nona in Orlando, Florida, a U.S. smart city model that blends AV innovation with community-centered design. Each example reveals how forward-thinking policies, infrastructure, and partnerships can create sustainable, connected cities ready for the driverless era.

Topics covered include:

• Oslo’s electric-first approach, with robust EV and AV infrastructure and zero-emission transit goals
• Helsinki’s data-driven Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) model, integrating AVs into a seamless, multimodal network
• Barcelona’s smart city ecosystem, connecting AVs to digital twin simulations and sustainable freight and passenger services
• Lake Nona’s autonomous shuttle network, smart city infrastructure, and collaborative approach to education, workforce development, and wellness-centered urban planning
• Lessons for global cities on sustainability, equity, collaboration, and preparing infrastructure for autonomous mobility

Krieger highlights how these pioneering regions prove that autonomous vehicles can do more than just move people—they can reduce environmental impact, enhance accessibility, and help build healthier, more livable communities.

In this episode of Parking the Future, author and urban mobility expert Brooke Krieger narrates Chapter Five, focusing on the critical challenges that stand between today’s cities and an autonomous future.

As AV technology accelerates, this chapter provides a realistic look at the roadblocks that must be addressed to unlock its full potential—from infrastructure gaps to ethical dilemmas and funding hurdles.

Topics covered include:

• Infrastructure readiness, including electrification of parking, EV fleet hubs, and smart grid upgrades
• Smart city technology, such as 5G, V2X communication, and real-time data mapping
• Policy and regulation barriers, including outdated traffic laws, liability concerns, and the need for dynamic curb management
• Cybersecurity and data privacy, with a focus on AV-generated data and protection standards
• Public safety and ethical decision-making, including pedestrian protection and AV behavior in complex scenarios
• Socioeconomic equity and accessibility, ensuring AVs don’t deepen existing mobility gaps
• Federal funding challenges, exploring the fragmented landscape of national infrastructure investment and the impact of shifting political priorities

Krieger outlines how collaboration between policymakers, mobility companies, and city leaders will be essential to overcome these hurdles. With the right vision and coordination, AVs have the potential to create safer, smarter, and more equitable cities.

This chapter is a call to action for leaders and innovators to prepare not just for AVs—but for a future that puts people and purpose at the center of urban mobility.

In this episode of Parking the Future, author and urban mobility expert Brooke Krieger narrates Chapter Four, exploring how autonomous vehicles (AVs) are forcing a transformation in the business models that underpin the parking and mobility industries.

This chapter examines:

• How parking operators, municipalities, and mobility providers must evolve beyond human-centered operations
• What enforcement and citation models might look like in a world without human error
• The shift from consumer vehicle ownership to shared AV fleets—and its ripple effects on pricing, operations, and infrastructure
• New monetization strategies for curb access, fleet support, and dynamic usage
• How AVs are reshaping public-private partnerships and redefining the role of local governments in transportation

Krieger outlines the urgent need for adaptability in an era where vehicles are no longer just parked—they’re constantly in motion, managed by data, and delivering services autonomously.

This chapter provides a thought-provoking look at how entire industries must reimagine their roles, revenue streams, and relationships with the public as we move toward a driverless future.