In this episode of Parking the Future, author and urban mobility expert Brooke Krieger narrates Chapter Seven, laying out a roadmap for mobility professionals navigating the shift to autonomous vehicles (AVs).

As AVs move from concept to deployment, the mobility sector faces both transformative opportunities and complex challenges. Krieger breaks down how companies and industry leaders can strategically prepare, adapt, and thrive in this rapidly changing landscape.

This chapter covers:

• What mobility professionals must do now to prepare for AV integration, including digital readiness assessments, fleet optimization, and data infrastructure upgrades
• Developing AV-compatible business models, from subscription services to Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) integration and dynamic pricing strategies
• Workforce transformation, with a focus on new skills in AI, data, and cross-functional collaboration
• Building partnerships with AV developers, municipalities, and the wider AV ecosystem, from co-developing infrastructure to sharing real-time data
• Leveraging NPA, IPMI, and industry associations for training, standards, and collaboration
• Cultivating agility and innovation, including contingency planning, R&D investments, and staying ahead of regulatory, technological, and customer-driven trends

Krieger emphasizes that the industry’s future leaders will be those who balance preparation with adaptability—investing in the skills, partnerships, and technologies that will define mobility in a driverless era.