Jelte Timmer
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Jelte Timmer’s research lies at the intersection of autonomous vehicle policy, public governance, and sustainable mobility. His most-cited work, “Converging roads: linking self-driving cars to public goals” (2015), critically examines the divergent visions of vehicle automation—contrasting autonomous robot cars with cooperative, platoon-based systems—and how these align with broader societal objectives like road safety and efficiency. By analyzing the Dutch government’s promotion of cooperative cars, Timmer highlights the tension between technological innovation and public policy goals. Though his citation count is modest, his work offers foundational insights into the governance of emerging transport technologies, emphasizing the need for policy frameworks that bridge technical development and public interest. Timmer’s scholarship is particularly valuable for students and researchers exploring how autonomous systems can be steered toward collective benefits rather than purely commercial ends. His contributions underscore the importance of aligning self-driving car trajectories with democratic and environmental priorities, making his research a key reference for those studying the socio-technical dimensions of automation.
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- 1Converging roads: linking self-driving cars to public goals4 citations · 2015