Where: Connecticut Why tolls for trucks only? State looking for transportation revenue sources Tolling trucks only is a compromise position that limits truck tolls to 12 bridges Landline | Connecticut truck-only tolls imminent?
Monthly Archives: December 2019
Local TREND. Cities looking for more authority over ride share. What’s New?
Where: San Francisco Why does the city want more authority over ride share? To handle swelling traffic dilemmas like gridlock & double parking that blocks bike lanes What regulatory authority are we talking about? How many vehicles are allowed in a city How deep or extensive driver criminal background checks are How often ride-hail vehicles should […]
4 Novel Liability Issues. Autonomous Driving Vehicles.
Who is the liable party for an accident when a computer is driving? Can the computer be held liable for leaving a child or pet in a vehicle? Are self driving cars, for lawmaking purposes, like elevators, autopilot systems, or horse-drawn carriages? Liability for a data breach or hack of a self driving vehicle? Governing […]
Local TREND. Cities + Scooter Companies = Safety Incentives
Who: Bird Where:The cities of Washington D.C. and Austin, TX What: A selfie incentive program. A rider takes a selfie with a helmet on and received ride credits. Why: Reduce the number of scooter related accidents. In a U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study of fall 2019 scooter accidents, 1 of 190 injured […]