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Yes, there’s actually a difference between a highway and a freeway—here’s why it matters

Life is a highway, or so the snappy song by Canadian crooner Tom Cochrane tells us. But what is a highway, exactly? And when it comes to freeways vs. highways, is there a real difference? Living in ...
USA Today

Waymo starts driverless trips on freeways in 3 cities. See where and how it works

LOS ANGELES & PHOENIX – Waymo announced Nov. 12 that its autonomous taxis will offer rides on freeways in three major markets in a major step forward in the implementation of autonomous vehicles. The ...

Speed limits on Detroit freeways weren't created equal. Here's why

Not all roadways were created equal, and neither were their speed limits. There are two key factors in setting a speed limit: Age and geometry.
Morningstar

Waymo's driverless cars are headed to the highways - in a milestone for the industry

The robotaxi startup will be the first in the U.S. to offer trips on freeways without a safety monitor Waymo says at least nine cities are "up next" for expansion across the U.S and has tested its ...
KTLA

Waymo’s self-driving taxis will soon take customers on freeways for the first time

Autonomous ride-hailing company Waymo announced on Wednesday that it would begin offering rides on freeways for customers in Los Angeles, Phoenix, and the San Francisco Bay Area. “Expanding our ...