USDOT - Eno Center for Transportation

USDOT Launches National AV Strategy as International Regulations Take Shape

September 18, 2026

September 18, 2026 | Grace Truslow

USDOT continues efforts to provide regulatory certainty for autonomous vehicles as companies seek to expand developments both domestically and internationally.

Court Blocks Removal of DC Bike Lane

April 24, 2026

April 24, 2026 | Rebecca Higgins

District Court rejects effort to remove 15th St cycle track in blow to Administration's push to expand vehicle lanes.

Higher Gas Prices May Affect CAFE and Vehicle Purchase Choices

April 17, 2026

April 17, 2026 | Rebecca Higgins

NHTSA is set to finalize lower CAFE standards as gas prices surge but consumers may opt for EVs and hybrids...

NHTSA Announces Upcoming Autonomous Vehicle Regulatory Activities at National AV Safety Forum

March 13, 2026

March 13, 2026 | Grace Truslow

At the National AV Safety Forum, NHTSA leadership announced plans for autonomous vehicle regulation updates, and industry leaders discussed deployment...

Proposed Changes to NEVI’s Buy America Requirements Present Challenges to States and EV Industry

March 6, 2026

March 6, 2026 | Grace Truslow

March 6, 2026 - A proposed increase of domestically produced content requirements for NEVI-funded electric vehicle chargers has raised concerns...

Attempt to Terminate NYC Congestion Pricing was Arbitrary, Capricious, and Illegal

March 6, 2026

March 6, 2026 | Rebecca Higgins

March 6, 2026 - A federal court in NY ruled that the Trump Administration’s attempts to nullify New York City’s...

House THUD Hearing Examines IG Perspectives

March 6, 2026

March 6, 2026 | Jeff Davis

March 6, 2026 - A March 5 hearing allowed the acting watchdog at USDOT to brief Congress on ongoing work...

Checking In on USDOT Advisory Committees

February 27, 2026

February 27, 2026 | Rebecca Higgins

February 27, 2026 - Federal Advisory Committee meetings declined at USDOT last year but the Department has solicited new members...

Senate Commerce Committee Holds Hearing on Maritime-Related nominations

October 24, 2025

October 24, 2025 | Sohail Husain

October 24, 2025 - The Senate Commerce Committee examined maritime-related nominations this week, with senators raising concerns about U.S. shipbuilding...

Senate Goes Nuclear (Again), Will Confirm FHWA, NHTSA, PHMSA Nominees Next Week

September 12, 2025

September 12, 2025 | Jeff Davis

September 12, 2025 - The U.S. Senate changed its rules yesterday to allow the confirmation of multiple nominees with a...

Plugged Back In: USDOT Releases Updated Guidance for the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program, Unfreezing Federal Charging Infrastructure Dollars

September 5, 2025

September 5, 2025 | Grace Truslow

September 5, 2025 - USDOT has released new guidance for the $5 billion NEVI Formula Program, easing planning requirements and...

As Travel Changes So Must Transportation Governance

August 27, 2025

August 27, 2025 | Dr. Steven Polzin, Ph.D.

August 27, 2025 - As travel patterns, technologies, and societal priorities evolve, U.S. transportation governance, safety enforcement, funding mechanisms, and...