Capitol Hill Transportation News
Lawmakers want driverless vehicle rules in transportation bill – House lawmakers are working on language for the surface transportation reauthorization bill that would promote creation of a national safety regulatory framework for self-driving cars
Senators call on Congress to roll back flights at National Airport – Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine say cutting the number of flights could reduce safety risks.
Democratic senator: FAA’s proposed Boeing fine is inadequate – Sen. Blumenthal presses the FAA to justify a small fine for hundreds of Boeing safety violations.
U.S. Department of Transportation News
US Transportation chief warns Europe not to restrict US transatlantic flights- Sean Duffy urged European nations not to unilaterally restrict transatlantic travel, warning the United States is willing to take action to enforce agreements.
Trump Cancels Trail, Bike-Lane Grants Deemed ‘Hostile’ to Cars: The DOT canceled grants for street safety measures, pedestrian trails, and bike lanes, citing that the projects aren’t designed for cars
US funding lapse would halt air traffic controller hiring- A partial U.S. government shutdown next week would halt air traffic controller hiring and training and cost the U.S. travel sector $1 billion per week.
Two bidders vie to be project manager of massive FAA US air traffic overhaul- The FAA has just two candidates vying to become the project manager of a multi-billion dollar effort to overhaul air traffic control in the United States
DOT Operations during a Lapse in Annual Appropriations : Link to USDOT shutdown plans.
Other Federal Mobility News
Auto Industry Is Flashing a Warning Sign on U.S. Economy – CarMax’s sales and profit plunged in the latest quarter, sending stock down 20%
California dumps its Trump-battered electric truck rule – The rule requiring private fleets to buy increasing percentages of zero-emission trucks never officially took effect.
