2. Description Rail-like system that cars would ride along Communication between cars would allow for maximum flow of cars while minimizing accidents Cars would be fairly larger than sedans and SUVs

3. History Patents found from 1947 Communication technologies ranged from magnetic strips under the road to modern GPS

4. Benefits Decreased risk in transportation Decrease traffic problems Do not have to drive Improved technology allows for more accurate and reliable communications between cars

5. Cons Expensive to implement Modern technology will render the rails obsolete Maybe some people want to drive Larger versions (Bullet Train in Japan) are more effective means of transportation

6. References http://www.chinatownconnection.com/images/bullet_trai n.jpg http://www.chinatownconnection.com/images/bullet_trai n.jpg http://www.freepatentsonline.com/3570407.html http://www.patentstorm.us/patents/4956777/claims.html http://faculty.washington.edu/jbs/itrans/comments.htm http://www.swen.uwaterloo.ca/~bpekilis/public/vnis93.pdf http://hamptonroads.com/node/122471