Kazuya Kawamura

About the Author

Kazuya Kawamura is a distinguished urban planner and transportation expert whose work bridges the gap between cutting-edge technology and practical urban policy. With a PhD in Urban Planning from the University of California, Berkeley, he has spent over two decades researching sustainable mobility solutions, focusing on how emerging technologies reshape cities. Kawamura's insights draw from his experience as a professor at Portland State University and consultant for international organizations, where he advocates for equitable and efficient transportation systems. In his acclaimed book 'Are We There Yet?: The Myths and Realities of Autonomous Vehicles (The Urban Agenda),' he demystifies self-driving cars, separating hype from viable applications to guide policymakers and the public toward smarter urban futures. His writing is informed by rigorous data analysis and a passion for fostering livable cities in an era of rapid technological change.