1.1 Background and Rationale 1.2 Research Objectives 1.3 Scope and Significance 1.4 Research Questions 1.5 Methodology Overview 1.6 Organization of the Thesis

Chapter 2

2.1 Evolution of Autonomous Vehicles and their Impact on Urban Transportation 2.2 Key Components and Impacts of Autonomous Technology on Traffic Patterns 2.3 Infrastructure Adaptation and Design Challenges in the Era of Autonomous Vehicles 2.4 Previous Studies on the Impact of Autonomous Vehicles on Urban Transportation and Infrastructure 2.5 Gaps in Existing Research 2.6 Conceptual Framework

Chapter 3

3.1 Case Selection and Study Design 3.1.1 Criteria for Selecting Cities Implementing Autonomous Vehicle Initiatives 3.1.2 Comparative Analysis Framework 3.2 Data Collection 3.2.1 Traffic Flow Analysis and Infrastructure Assessments 3.2.2 Surveys and Interviews with Urban Residents and Autonomous Vehicle Users 3.3 Assessing the Impact of Autonomous Vehicles on Urban Transportation and Infrastructure 3.4 Modeling Techniques for Predicting Traffic Patterns and Infrastructure Changes 3.5 Community Engagement and Stakeholder Perspectives 3.6 Policy Analysis and Regulatory Frameworks 3.7 Limitations and Assumptions

Chapter 4

4.1 Analysis of Autonomous Vehicles' Impact on Urban Transportation and Infrastructure 4.2 Evaluation of Traffic Patterns, Infrastructure Changes, and User Experiences 4.3 Comparative Analysis of Cities Implementing Different Approaches to Autonomous Vehicles 4.4 Stakeholder Perspectives on the Benefits and Challenges of Autonomous Transportation 4.5 Opportunities and Risks Associated with Integrating Autonomous Vehicles into Urban Areas 4.6 Implications for Urban Planning and Transportation Policies

Chapter 5

5.1 Summary of Findings 5.2 Contributions to Existing Knowledge 5.3 Practical Implications for Adapting Urban Transportation to Autonomous Vehicles 5.4 Recommendations for Future Research 5.5 Conclusion