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 in Urban Transportation 2.2 Advantages and Challenges of Integrating Autonomous Vehicles 2.3 Impacts on Traffic Flow, Safety, and Urban Mobility 2.4 Previous Studies on the Integration of Autonomous Vehicles in Urban Settings 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 with Varied Autonomous Vehicle Adoption Rates 3.1.2 Comparative Analysis Framework 3.2 Data Collection 3.2.1 Traffic Simulation and Analysis of Autonomous Vehicle Movements 3.2.2 Surveys and Interviews with Urban Transportation Officials and Users 3.3 Assessing Impacts on Traffic Flow, Safety, and Efficiency 3.4 Public Perception and Acceptance of Autonomous Vehicles 3.5 Policy Analysis and Regulatory Frameworks 3.6 Limitations and Assumptions

Chapter 4

4.1 Analysis of Autonomous Vehicle Integration in Urban Transportation 4.2 Evaluation of Traffic Flow and Safety Outcomes 4.3 Comparative Analysis of Cities with Diverse Autonomous Vehicle Adoption Rates 4.4 Stakeholder Perspectives on the Integration of Autonomous Vehicles 4.5 Challenges and Opportunities in Deploying Autonomous Vehicles in Urban Settings 4.6 Implications for Urban Transportation Planning and Policy

Chapter 5

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