Point/Counterpoint: 5G or DSRC for Connected Vehicle Technology
This week, we have two perspectives from professionals representing leading global automobile manufacturers that have taken two different approaches to connected vehicle tech.
Policy Disputes Stall Transportation Appropriations; CR Through December 7 Introduced
September 14, 2018 – House and Senate negotiators on a package of four fiscal 2019 appropriations bills, including the Transportation-HUD bill, met yesterday but were unable to complete negotiations, citing numerous policy provisions still in disagreement. It now appears likely that Department of Transportation programs will be funded starting October 1 by a short-term continuing resolution (introduced yesterday), at least for a while.
Mending or Ending the Highway Trust Fund – the Great Debate of 1978
The Highway Trust Fund ran out of money 10 years ago this month, but this month is also the 40th anniversary of the first attempt by the House transportation committee to “spend down” Trust Fund balances to zero, and of a competing plan to ensure that annual Trust Fund spending commitments could never exceed annual revenues (which would, of course, have prevented the Trust Fund from ever going broke).
“Pre-Conferenced” Water Resources Authorization Bill Passes House
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Final Version of First “Minibus” Appropriations Includes $7.0 Billion for Water Resources in FY19
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Senate Commerce Committee Holds Hearing on TSA Oversight
September 6, 2018 – On Wednesday, less than one week before the 17th anniversary of September 11, the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee held a hearing to assess challenges and progress in the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) aviation security efforts.
Unboxing Transportation Lockboxes at the Ballot Box
September 4, 2018 – As Eno continues its examination of transportation at the ballot boxduring the 2018 midterm elections, we find that measures to raise revenue are not the only ones attracting attention this year. Lockbox amendments—that dedicate certain revenues to transportation uses—are once again on the ballot.
Senate Commerce Committee Approves Aviation and Amtrak Nominees and USDOT Reporting Bill
September 5, 2018 – The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee approved Wednesday two transportation-related nominees and a bill to streamline Department of Transportation reporting requirements.
Schools, Private Sector Teaming Up to Address Freight Workforce Training Challenges
September 5, 2018 – In an effort to address occupational and skills gaps in the freight transportation industry, ports and private entities are teaming up with schools to help bring more young people into transportation and logistics careers.
Under Secretary Highlights DOT’s Work in Automated Vehicles at GHSA Annual Meeting
September 4, 2018 – At last week’s GHSA Annual Meeting, Under Secretary of Transportation David Kan expressed criticism of the automated vehicle (AV) proving grounds program.