Coronavirus Aid Talks Drag On
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By Bob Brydia
July 31, 2020 – Guided by human minds, AV technology continues to evolve, just a little slower than we’d hoped. To maximize safety, that’s not a bad thing. Slow and steady wins the race.
July 31, 2020 – As I wrote this paper, I had valuable discussions with colleagues I’ve met across the span of my career and who have expertise in different areas of transportation and health. What struck me in those conversations was the number of times they mentioned learning something new. I hope the same is true for everyone who reads this paper.
July 31, 2020 – Pandemic or not, implementing universal design from the outset can have long-lasting impacts on accessibility and mobility. Even 30 years after the ADA, new transportation options can be better designed for all users.
By Brianne Eby
July 31, 2020 – Larry Willis, the President of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), sent a letter on behalf of TTD’s 33 affiliated unions petitioning USDOT for rulemaking requiring passenger face masks or coverings on DOT-regulated commercial transportation providers. Specifically, the letter highlights dangerous conditions for those who work in the passenger transportation industry on planes, buses, ferries, and trains.
By Jeff Davis
July 31, 2020 – The Federal Transit Administration on July 29 belatedly issued a notice requesting applications for a FAST Act pilot program for expedited delivery of fixed guideway mass transit projects.
By Jeff Davis
July 31, 2020 – On July 29, the House of Representatives passed a bill (H.R. 4686) requiring ride-hail and ride-share companies like Uber and Lyft to develop digital methods of verifying that the person picking up a passenger is the actual driver the company who is supposed to be picking them up.
By Jeff Davis
July 31, 2020 – The Senate Commerce Committee will hold a hearing next week that could result in up to six railroad-related nominations being confirmed by the Senate later this month.
By Jeff Davis
July 31, 2020 – As time runs out for Congress to reauthorize federal surface transportation programs prior to their scheduled expiration on September 30 of this year, time is also running out for the Trump Administration to submit the text of its reauthorization plan.
By Jeff Davis
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Thursday, August 6 – Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation – full committee hearing on pending USDOT nominations (Soskin to be IG, Primus to STB, and Feinberg and Koos to Amtrak Board) – 10:00 a.m., SR-253 Russell and online.
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