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October 23, 2017

Stories You May Have Missed

As a valued member, Transportation for America is dedicated to providing you pertinent information. This includes news articles to inform your work. Check out a list of stories you may have missed last week.

  • “Trump officials assure Republicans an infrastructure plan is coming.” (The Hill)
  • The Senate Environmental and Public Works (EPW) Committee delayed a scheduled vote last Wednesday on Paul Trombino’s nomination to be the administrator of the Federal Highways Administration (FHWA). The vote has been rescheduled for this Wednesday. (Senate EPW Committee)
  • Intel and Mobileye have developed a system to determine fault in self-driving-car crashes.” (San Francisco Gate)
  • A new report from the Brookings Institute calculates that over $80 billion has been invested in autonomous vehicle technology. (Brookings Institute)
  • City Lab says there is a better way to pick infrastructure projects than the current process. (City Lab)
  • Nashville last week unveiled a bold $5.2 billion proposal to dramatically expand light rail and bus service in Nashville. The city will hold a vote on a ballot referendum to help fund proposal via new taxes in the spring of 2018. (The Tennessean)

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