As self-driving cars roll onto our streets, a critical question emerges: how do pedestrians safely cross roads without the familiar signals from human drivers? At Kean University in Union, Assistant Professor Lakshmi Subramanian is tackling this challenge head-on. Professor Subramanian is leading a team of undergraduate researchers using cutting-edge virtual reality to study how people navigate multi-lane roads in the presence of autonomous vehicles. Their work could shape the future of roadway safety, influencing car manufacturers, policymakers, and all of us who share the streets.