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as technology across several
sectors evolves at a rapid pace,
what role should government
play to balance regulatory and
safety oversight while supporting experimentation?
It's always a good time to seek
progress. AV technology could one
day save many lives and improve
the quality of life for millions of
Americans by significantly expanding their mobility options.
This would be a tremendous advancement for our nation's transportation systems.
On June 15, 2020, we announced nine companies and
eight states have signed on as the
first participants in a new department initiative to improve the
safety and testing transparency
of automated driving systems, the
AV TEST Initiative. Through this
voluntary initiative, the department is creating a formal platform
for federal, state and local governments to coordinate and share information in a standard way.
AV technology holds the potential to save thousands of lives annually, and improve quality of life
through reduced traffic congestion,
increased productivity and environmental benefits. AVs also hold
the potential to restore mobility
for millions of people who face
transportation challenges, such as
people with disabilities and older
adults. Progress is being made, but
there still lies a long road ahead.
The biggest challenge of all will be
addressing public concern about
the safety, security and privacy of
fully automated vehicles. The department's AV TEST Initiative aims
to address just that by improving
transparency and safety in testing.
The president believes very
firmly that infrastructure should
be a bipartisan effort. Each year,
USDOT alone gives about $70
billion to states for various infrastructure projects. But we need a
thoughtful, long-term plan to address the infrastructure needs of
our country.
The FAST Act's authorization
presents another vehicle to address infrastructure. We should
be thinking strategically and
long-term so that we can truly
address the infrastructure needs
of our country and increase our
economic competitiveness and
productivity.
As a final question, the FAST
Act is set to expire at the end of
September and infrastructure
investment is again at the legislative forefront. What long-term
view would you like to see for
infrastructure investment in the
United States?
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