July 25, 2023 Press Conference: Safety leaders, victims’ advocates and others voice their concerns about legislation on autonomous vehicles (AVs) which does not include needed safeguards and regulations to protect all road users in advance of a hearing on legislation Wednesday, July 26, convened by the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.
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Speakers
- Cathy Chase, President, Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety
- U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL-9th), Ranking Member, Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce (taped remarks)
- Michael Brooks, Executive Director, Center for Auto Safety
- Dr. Missy Cummings, Professor, George Mason University, College of Engineering and Computing
- Lt. Tracy McCray, President, San Francisco Police Officers Association
- Mike McGinn, Executive Director, America Walks
- Beth Osborne, Director, Transportation for America
- Armin Samii, Chair, Better Streets Lawrenceville
- Victim advocates
- Mike Doyle, Northern Virginia Families for Safe Streets
- Christine Axsmith, Family Advocate