President Donald Trump on Jan. 16 nominated Heidi King to lead the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and also announced more nominees for senior roles at other agencies that oversee safety and commerce.
January 18, 2019Safety
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Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Autonomous
A Nuro vehicle. (Nuro via Facebook)
Presence of Autonomous Vehicles Felt in US
A Nuro vehicle. (Nuro via Facebook)
WASHINGTON — Technology is changing the transportation landscape as freight carriers move toward self-driving vehicles and public officials look for new ways to develop infrastructure and prepare for what could be a major shift in traffic patterns and driving behavior.
January 17, 2019
Government, Business, Technology, Safety
Eren Yuksel (Eleanor Lamb/Transport Topics)
TRB Panelists Outline Benefits of Freight Data
Eren Yuksel (Eleanor Lamb/Transport Topics)
WASHINGTON — Analyzing and visualizing data can help state departments of transportation and planning organizations better understand traffic flow, safety concerns and capacity needs, according to a group of panelists assembled at the Transportation Research Board’s annual meeting Jan. 16.
January 17, 2019
Government, Business, Technology, Safety
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Former Transportation Secretary Mary Peters Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Peters (PhoenixChamber via YouTube)
WASHINGTON — Mary Peters, one of two secretaries of transportation during President George W. Bush’s tenure, was recognized with a lifetime achievement award at the annual meeting of the Transportation Research Board.
January 16, 2019
Government, Technology, Safety
“Who better to improve the work environments than the people who are out there on the road getting their boots dirty?” says Mindy Heinkel. (Eleanor Lamb/Transport Topics)
Innovation in DOTs Often Starts With On-the-Ground Employees, Experts Say
“Who better to improve the work environments than the people who are out there on the road getting their boots dirty?” says Mindy Heinkel. (Eleanor Lamb/Transport Topics)
WASHINGTON— Transportation employees who work alongside roads and behind the wheels of maintenance vehicles can offer valuable perspectives on worthwhile projects, according to panelists gathered to discuss innovation at the Transportation Research Board’s annual meeting Jan. 15.
January 15, 2019
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Fuel, Logistics, Autonomous
Debra Devine/Transport Topics
Capitol Agenda for the Week of Jan. 14: The Transportation Industry's Big 12
Debra Devine/Transport Topics
Organizers for this year's gathering of the Transportation Research Board in Washington have come up with a list of a dozen topic areas that policymakers need to address to ensure a sustainable transportation network.
January 15, 2019
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Autonomous
Chao (Eleanor Lamb/Transport Topics)
Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao Announces Proposal Covering Drone Operations
Chao (Eleanor Lamb/Transport Topics)
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation is ready to issue a new proposed rule that will allow more freedom for people operating drones, according to Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao.
January 14, 2019
Government, Business, Technology, Safety
Katie Turnbull (Eleanor Lamb/Transport Topics)
TRB Leaders Unveil Critical Issues
Katie Turnbull (Eleanor Lamb/Transport Topics)
WASHINGTON — Transportation Research Board executives unveiled their list of critical issues at the group’s annual meeting Jan. 14.
January 14, 2019
Government, Business, Safety
Gautreaux (Eric Miller/Transport Topics)
Cathy Gautreaux Leaving FMCSA for NHTSA
Gautreaux (Eric Miller/Transport Topics)
Cathy Gautreaux, deputy administrator for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, will be leaving the agency, an agency spokesman confirmed.
January 11, 2019
Government, Technology, Equipment, Safety
Wicker (Zach Gibson/Bloomberg News)
Sen. Roger Wicker to Lead Commerce Committee in 116th Congress
Wicker (Zach Gibson/Bloomberg News)
The Senate Republican caucus chose Mississippi Sen. Roger Wicker to lead the Commerce Committee in the 116th Congress. Wicker succeeds Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), who was promoted to the role of assistant Republican leader.
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