Capitol Hill News
Transportation safety technology drawing interest in Congress – Lawmakers wrestle
with how to balance desire to innovate with maintaining safety.
Senate Panel Sets Sights on Highway Bill – Reauthorization Work Likely Prior to
September Deadline.
House Republicans press D.C. mayor to legalize Waymo – Amid D.C.’s stalled
robotaxi deployment, three House Republicans pressed Mayor Muriel Bowser to
allow autonomous vehicles to begin driverless testing.
Department of Transportation News
U.S. DOT launches investigation into Atlanta transit Security Spending and Safety
Plans – The investigation comes after two attacks on MARTA property within a
week.
FAA air traffic controller recruitment faces years-long delays despite thousands of
applicants – Agency struggles to fill vacancies as training process takes up to six
years, with only 2% of applicants becoming certified controllers.
U.S. Port News
Coast Guard: Ships departing Haiti to face tightened U.S. entry rules – Boats
arriving from Haiti’s seaports will soon be required to operate under enhanced
security measures or risk being denied entry into the United States.
Port executives: US needs $6.7 billion investment for cargo handling – U.S. ports
need more than 100 new or replacement ship-to-shore cranes to accommodate
larger container vessels.
Top U.S. Ports Face Chaotic Global Supply Chain Changes – Seaports Adapt to
Evolving Geopolitical Situation.
