How AI and IoT can Reshape Transportation Systems for Better Public Health

Covid-19 has indelibly transformed the way society thinks and interacts. Extended lockdowns around the world have compelled most people to work from home. And while some may perceive this as temporary, the emerging sensibility is that social distancing and even semi-lockdowns will continue over the foreseeable future to safeguard public health. Transportation Agencies will have to adopt smarter strategies to support public health policies which will be needed worldwide for the next two to three years, and may become the new norm. Moving forward, it is necessary to take a holistic view of transportation systems, and better account for public health.