DOT Sets Agenda for Distracted-Driving Summit

Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood Wednesday released the detailed agenda for DOT’s Distracted Driving Summit, scheduled for Sept. 30 and Oct. 1 in Washington.

The summit will bring together leader and experts in interactive discussions to discuss issues such as research, regulations and the effects of distracted driving, DOT said in a statement.

The five panels will each focus on different topics: data, research, technology, policy and outreach.

Each panel will have one moderator and four or five speakers representing different interests, organizations, government agencies or other groups concerned with the issue.

The summit will take place at the Renaissance Hotel in Washington.

Click here for the full agenda and summit information (DOT Web site).