Letters

DC: Advocates Provides Critical Information on Safety of AVs to DC Council

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As the District of Columbia Committee on Transportation and the Environment considers the issue of autonomous vehicles (AVs) Advocates shared a letter with valuable information that can help guide committee leaders as they craft AV policy. Read our letter here.

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MI: Advocates Requests Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) Sign Legislation to Allow Proven Safety Technology in Active Work Zones to Save Lives

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Advocates has sent a letter requesting Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer (D) sign House Bill (HB) 4132. This legislation will permit automated speed enforcement (ASE) in active work zones on state-maintained roads and ensure Michigan benefits from this proven, lifesaving technology…

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As Third Anniversary of the Enactment of IIJA Approaches, Advocates Calls for Issuance of Mandated Safety Rules

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In a letter to Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Pete Buttigieg, Advocates has called for the agency to finalize rulemakings mandated in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) by the end of 2024. The unfulfilled requirements include automatic emergency…

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Advocates Leads Safety Partners in Urging Completion of Outstanding Safety Rules at OIRA

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Advocates along with 23 other organizations has sent a letter to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) Administrator, Richard Revesz arguing for the completion of safety rules that are currently under review. The the full letter here.

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