Palo Alto - Improving mobility for all

When I was doing this project I think I enjoyed researching about Palo Alto the most because this is where Tesla‘s headquarters are located. Not to mention, this city is a part of the Silicon Valley and the San Francisco Bay area where other famous technology companies like Google, SpaceX, and Apple operate. According to one of the articles I was reading, mobility is a challenge for this city. The city is trying to become a more digital, carbon-free, and environmentally sustainable place. With the utilization of Tesla vehicles and other electric methods of transportation, future generations will not have to face issues like global warming. Not only that, individuals who have a hard time parking or simply operating a vehicle can command the electric car to function autonomously. This is unbelievably beneficial for wheelchair users as their workload while driving is reduced greatly. In a regular vehicle, disabled users are consistently using their hands to alternate between the brake and acceleration throttle which can be exhausting. Calgary would have a reduction in traffic and casualty collision rates through this digital social innovation, making it a smart mobility city, along with a smart environmentally sustainable city. As a result, more people will be likely to purchase this product, adopt eco-friendly practices, and possibly look into Palo Alto’s other sustainable technology, some of which Musk is responsible for the creation.

~A.N