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Congressional Hearing on Transportation Innovation

Original title: INNOVATION IN SURFACE TRANSPORTATION

Record date · January 1, 2018

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What This Bill Does

The House Subcommittee on Highways and Transit held a hearing on September 5, 2018, to discuss emerging technologies and innovations in . The session featured testimony from state transportation officials and industry experts regarding the future of transit systems and automated driving.

Why it matters

This hearing serves as a formal record of expert testimony that informs future federal transportation policy, funding priorities, and safety regulations for automated vehicle systems.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Transportation technology companies

These entities are subject to potential future federal regulations and funding programs discussed during the hearing.

Directly affected

State and regional transportation agencies

These agencies provide the operational data and pilot program results that inform federal policy direction.

Key Facts

  • The hearing took place on September 5, 2018, under the 115th Congress.
  • The session focused on 'Innovation in Surface Transportation' (Hearing 115-52).
  • Witnesses provided oral and prepared statements regarding regional and national transportation technology initiatives.
  • The record includes responses to follow-up questions from committee members Scott Perry and Mike Gallagher.
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  • The record includes submissions from advocacy groups including the Center for Auto Safety and the American Road and Transportation Builders Association.
  • Randell Iwasaki submitted information regarding the 511CC Scoop Incentive Pilot Program and the Innovate 680 project.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?
The hearing was held to gather expert testimony on how new technologies are changing and how the federal government can support these innovations.
Who testified at the hearing?
Witnesses included leaders from DriveOhio, the Heart of Iowa Regional Transit Agency, the Intelligent Transportation Society of America, and the Contra Costa Transportation Authority.

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Full breakdown

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Discoveries

1 pattern noticed across the record

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

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Focus on Pilot Programs

The hearing record highlights a shift toward using specific regional pilot programs, like Innovate 680, to inform national policy.

Connected Entities

Julia Castillo, Randell Iwasaki, Subcommittee on Highways and Transit and 2 more
PersonJulia Castillo“Executive Director of Heart of Iowa Regional Transit Agency.”Map →
PersonRandell Iwasaki“Executive Director of Contra Costa Transportation Authority.”Map →
OrganizationSubcommittee on Highways and Transit“The congressional body conducting the hearing.”Map →
PersonShailen P. Bhatt“President and CEO of Intelligent Transportation Society of America.”Map →
PersonJim Barna“Executive Director of DriveOhio, Ohio Department of Transportation.”Map →

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  • Controversy10
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  • Entertainment5
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