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Statement in Response to U.S. Senate’s Bipartisan Transportation/ Infrastructure Bill

Transportation and infrastructure legislation released today, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, fails to address the mounting physical, emotional and economic toll of motor vehicle crashes occurring every year. The unique opportunity to enact transformative transportation policies occurs every five years. Congress must capitalize on this moment and include proven solutions to the problems that persist on our nation’s roads.

Advocates’ Statement on Emerging Technologies to the Senate Commerce Committee

AVs should not be prematurely deployed and sold before they can be safely operated on public roads and without commonsense government oversight in place. Serious and fatal crashes involving AVs which have already occurred reveal significant flaws in this still developing technology. In sum, the path to the safe and effective introduction of AVs requires government oversight, transparency and a comprehensive regulatory framework in all aspects from vehicle standards to infrastructure design.

Advocates’ Statement to the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee on AVs and Infrastructure

AVs should not be prematurely deployed and sold before they can be safely operated on public roads and without commonsense government oversight in place. Serious and fatal crashes involving AVs which have already occurred reveal significant flaws in this still developing technology. These crashes have also shown that coordination at the federal, state and local levels regarding infrastructure development and upgrades will play a significant role in the safe and successful development of AVs.