“Self-driving cars” could be in wide use on roads within the next decade, although hard to believe. The way roads are used could change as a result. Vehicles could move in convoys, there may be no need for traffic lights, and lane directions could change depending on the time of day. Countries are starting to allocate funding. The National Infrastructure Commission and Highways England have up to £200,000 to invest in projects that look at changes to roads and related infrastructure that would maximise the benefits of driverless and connected vehicle technologies. Proposals on practical ideas on designing and managing roads are in three areas: 1. road design and related infrastructure including line markings, signs, posts, gantries, crash barriers and lighting columns 2. traffic management such as traffic signals and any other means of controlling traffic flow 3. road rules and regulations including speed limits and waiting or loading restrictions. When will this become a reality in the Caribbean? And do we keep this in mind from now. #ConstructionCaribbean #driverlesscars #roads #highwaydesign #driverless #futurecar