# Futuristic Roadway Concepts The Superloop Road Intersection Design Accommodates Self-Driving Cars By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-02-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/road-intersection References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/superloop-intersection-for-self-driving-cars-by-atis-sedlenieks/) & [timeafter.lv](http://timeafter.lv/) The rise of the autonomous car is slow and steady, but as cities prepare for the onslaught of [self-driving cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tesla-robovan) the Superloop road intersection design could have them covered. Designed by Atis Sedlenieks, the Superloop works by accommodating all the needs of a modern metropolis. Created for the the Tallinn Architecture Biennale 'Self-Driven City' project, the Superloop sees a more efficient way to build intersections in the future. Being that [autonomous cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-driving-system) would do away with human error, higher speeds would be able to be achieved, which would likely only be inhibited by [road intersections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roundabout-design). The Superloop looks to make intersections slightly subterranean to make the most of every inch in urban areas where space is limited. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Autonomous Cars:** The rise of autonomous cars presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in transportation and mobility. - **Efficient Intersections:** Designing more efficient intersections can optimize traffic flow and accommodate autonomous vehicles. - **Subterranean Infrastructure:** Creating subterranean road infrastructure can maximize urban space utilization and improve city planning. ### Who This Affects Most - **Transportation:** The transportation industry can explore new technologies and services to support the growing adoption of autonomous cars. - **Urban Planning:** Urban planners can leverage efficient intersection designs to improve traffic management and city infrastructure. - **Construction:** The construction industry can play a key role in implementing subterranean road infrastructure and developing innovative construction techniques. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Streamlined Two-Seater Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-electric-car-concept.md) - [Fully Autonomous Crossover SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dkm-20.md) - [Interchangeable Autonomous Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/driverless-transportation-system.md) - [Hybrid Design Commuter Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robotic-city-car.md) - [Open-Air Autonomous Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polestar-adaptor.md) - [Steering Wheel-Free Autonomous Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innerspace.md) - [Interactive Autonomous Delivery Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robo-a2z-delivery-vehicle.md) - [Transforming Autonomous Transportation Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arrival-chemie.md) - [Oversized Well-Appointed Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-urbansphere-concept.md)