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Open Route: Citizen-Driven Navigation and Planning
A decentralized, open-source platform that allows citizens to create, share, and vote on preferred autonomous vehicle routes and schedules. Users can propose alternative routes that prioritize community needs, environmental considerations, or accessibility, promoting democratic control over transportation infrastructure. Provides an alternative to algorithm-driven central planning.

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Autonomous vehicles seamlessly integrate with smart city infrastructure, optimizing traffic flow and reducing congestion through predictive route adjustments.
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