The US Department of Transportation (USDOT) has long advocated for the benefits autonomous vehicles can bring to the nation’s transportation system, namely safety, improved efficiency and their economic impact. There have been four major guidance updates that have solidified the basis for safe automated vehicle (AV) operations, clarified the roles…
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May 7, 2021 – The discussion in this week’s House high-speed rail hearing of a possible federal trust fund to support Amtrak capital expenditures prompted ETW to do some recollecting of how the “Amtrak trust fund” issue played out the last time Congress got serious on the issue – in 1997.
Tuesday, May 11 – Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs – full committee hearing on pending nominations (including Nuria Fernandez to be FTA Administrator) – 10:00 a.m., virtual. Tuesday, May 11 – Senate Environment and Public Works – Subcommittee on Transportation and Infrastructure – subcommittee hearing on equity in transportation…
May 7, 2021 – Amid the pandemic, one-third of U.S. adults say they are having difficulty covering everyday costs such as food, rent, or car payments. Just 39 percent of Americans can afford a $1,000 unexpected expense. Having one’s car towed is often such an unforeseen cost and, for many people, goes beyond recovery fees and can lead to increased debt, loss of mobility for employment or essential life functions, or even being deprived of their home. These outcomes are particularly likely in communities of color.
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April 30, 2021 – The House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Aviation held a hearing this week on recent advances in aerospace technologies.
April 30, 2021 – For the past five years, Eno has partnered with nine major transit agencies on a peer-to-peer collaborative leadership and professional development initiative. Since its inception, the Eno/MAX (Multi-Agency Exchange) program has brought together hundreds of agency professionals to learn from each other and develop novel, implementable ideas that have literally saved participating agencies millions of dollars.
April 30, 2021 – This month, two stellar professionals were appointed to the top leadership position at transportation agencies in Los Angeles and Dallas. Stephanie Wiggins will become the new chief executive of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LA Metro) and the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) Board of Directors announced Nadine Lee as its new President & Chief Executive Officer.
April 30, 2021 – What would be involved in a “just transition” from internal combustion vehicle manufacturing to electric vehicle manufacturing?