California allows testing self driving cars on public roads. 4 of the 50 permitted cars have gotten into accidents since September.
Of the 4 accidents, 2 were caused by the self driving equipment, 2 were caused by the driver operating the self driving car. 0 of the 4 were actually liable for the accidents. There are a lot of bad human drivers in California it seems.
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Texas Central Rail is keeping a up a public meeting schedule. On Saturday April 11, 2015, they held a meeting in Montgomery County. the Highlights: Ride Share moved from local issue affecting local ordinances in San Antonio, Austin, Dallas, and Houston to a statewide solution. HB 2440 by Repsentative Paddie was heard in House Transportation. Statewide solutions for ride share on the horizon. Cab companies testified in opposition: Texas Central High-Speed Railway accnounced a dozen public meetings from April 9th to the 24th to clear the air. Squeaking by in a 5-4 vote, Senate Transportation Committee passed SB 1601 by Kolkhorst. the bill removes eminent domain authority for high speed rail. The High Speed Rail proponents say federal law, alone, doesn’t provide the tools that will help them to build their rail. Highlighting a Texas Turf Anti-Toll protest, Bloomberg looks at the battles waging against toll roads. House Bill 3825 by Rep. Landgraf would transfer $50 million per year from the Rainy Day Fund to Texas counties to help offset the impact of oil and gas drilling operations. Chairman Darby has issued a statement in support. The Dallas-Houston private high speed rail proposal presented to Cy Fair Chamber of Commerce this week. Former Harris County Judge Eckles, who leads the Texas Central High-Speed Railway (TCHSR), presented these facts about high speed rail: Senator Uresti’s SB 1788 would allow counties, producing oil and gas revenue, would be allowed to keep the royalty payments generated from the minerals under county property and dedicate that money to road funding. This bill would override a 1960 Attorney General Opinion, WW-870, by Attorney General Will Wilson.What is with the SJR 5, Transportation Funding, Hubbub ? 3 Easy Steps
4 Points from Texas Central Rail Public April Meetings
Big Week for Ride Share with Help from Texas Association of Business. Cab Companies Disagree on 4 Point Disagreement.
High Speed Rail. High Speed Misinformation Campaign Alleged.
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Trend: High Speed Rail Prohibited from Using Eminent Domain
Toll Battle Wages Across the U.S. All Eyes Look to Texas.
Bill Filing: Rainy Day Fund to Pay for Shale Roads
High Speed Rail at Cy Fair Chamber of Commerce
84R Bill: Oil and Gas Funds for Transportation