Developments in automated, connected, and electric technologies, and growing trends in shared vehicles, could dramatically change the experience of travelling in a car. These changes could lead to potential benefits, like increased accessibility and independence for people with mobility challenges, or to detriments like increased congestion resulting from more vehicle use.
Automated
The levels of driving automation range from partially automated with features like cruise control (common on our streets), to fully autonomous vehicles that are capable of self-driving in all conditions (not yet in production). Ontario is the only province in Canada that currently allows testing of highly automated vehicles.
Learn more about the levels of driving automation 
Connected
Connected vehicles use wireless networks to connect with infrastructure like traffic signals and signage, with other vehicles, and with other devices and systems. These connections can provide warnings, alerts, and other information to people inside and outside the vehicle. Many newer vehicles on the road have some connected functions like navigation systems or integration with smartphone apps.
Electric
Electric vehicles are an important component of our transition to renewably powered transportation. Work on electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure and a public network of charging stations is already well underway in Vancouver.
Find out more about how we support electric vehicles
Shared
Shared services allow people to travel by car without the cost of owning and maintaining their own vehicle.
Car-sharing services continue to grow in Vancouver, and 31% of adult residents are members of one or more of the four available services.
Our Provincial government is currently exploring how ride-hailing, offered by companies like Uber and Lyft, might work in BC.
Find out more about car-sharing in Vancouver