In the final episode of Parking the Future, author and urban mobility expert Brooke Krieger narrates Chapter Eight, concluding the series with a forward-looking vision of how autonomous vehicles (AVs) will reshape transportation, land use, and urban life as we know it.

This episode explores the unstoppable momentum of AV adoption and the strategic role the parking and mobility industry must play in creating more livable, sustainable, and equitable cities.

Topics covered include:

• The technological and market forces driving AV adoption forward
• How artificial intelligence will power predictive parking, frictionless payments, and real-time urban decision-making
• A vision for 2030 and beyond, where shared AVs, Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS), and curbside innovation redefine how cities function
• The evolution of parking—from high-demand real estate to logistics hubs, EV charging centers, and AV fleet depots
• How cities can use AVs to promote sustainability, inclusivity, and better land use
• The importance of cross-sector collaboration, industry association leadership, and updating policy frameworks to support the transition
• A fresh take on Donald Shoup’s parking theories, reimagined for an autonomous world

Krieger closes the book—and the series—by challenging listeners to think bigger than vehicles. The AV revolution isn’t just about automation; it’s about building smarter, more human-centered cities that elevate connection, efficiency, and quality of life.