Webinar Series

From the steam engine to the Ford Model T, to the introduction of underground subways and light rail, every transportation innovation has ushered in new policies and regulations. However, these new policies and regulations did not materialize overnight. Obsolete policies and regulations were discarded, and new policies were developed to address new needs.  Autonomous vehicle (AV) technology places us on a similar path where current policies and regulations used for 40-foot buses or subway cars may no longer be entirely applicable. 

To ensure the effective deployment of AV technology, policymakers and regulators need to consider these challenges and opportunities. They should work closely with industry experts, researchers and the public to develop comprehensive and forward-thinking policies that balance innovation, safety and societal needs.

During the conversation, we will discuss:

• What are stakeholders doing to advance policies and regulations from a local, state and federal perspective, to ensure AV technology is deployed safely and effectively?
• What policies and regulations are holding us back, and are these the correct ones by which to abide
• The great efforts made by stakeholders and policymakers at all levels to advance this technology.
• Specific policy and regulatory steps that can be taken to ensure the U.S. does not fall behind the rest of the world in the full-scale deployment of this technology.
• How these leaders challenge the status quo and lead through adversity in the pursuit of change.