[captions Copyright National cable satellite corp. 2016] [captioning performed by the national captioning institute, which is responsible for its caption content and accuracy. Visit ncicap. Org] next, a Senate Hearing on how federal laws can promote the development of new technology. And christopher hart, chair of the National Transportation safety board discusses self driving cars and recent train, metro, and airline accidents. After that, reaction to the Supreme Court decision overturning the texas abortion law. Now, a Senate Hearing examines how senate how federal laws can help testify before the Senate Transportation subcommittee. This is an hour 20 minutes. Sen. Fischer good morning. I am pleased to convene the subcommittee on surface transportation and margin marine infrastructure, safety, and security for todays hearing entitled how the internet of things can bring u. S. Transportation and infrastructure into the 21st century. This will examine how the internet of things can advance our nations transportation and infrastructure system. Americas Transportation Network is positioned to benefit from new developments in technology. For example, the internet of things offers ways to alleviate congestion, reduce cargo shipping delays at ports, and monitor rail and pipeline support safely. This growing interconnected network can inform policymakers on where to and limited resources in road and bridge maintenance. In march, senator broker and i joined other senators to introduce growing intervention in the internet of things, or the digit act. This Bipartisan Legislation builds on our resolution which passed the senate last year. It calls for a nationwide strategy to drive the internet of things. The digit act would convene a working group of private and Public Sector stakeholders to offer recommendations to congress. They would focus on how to plan for and encourage the growth of the internet of things. The bill would begin discussions on the future of the network, and ensure the United States is adopting policies that accelerate innovation and allow it to thrive. This could have a positive effect on transportation. For instance, Global Supply chains represent an opportunity to take advantage of the internet of things to grow exports and imports. In todays justintime shipping environment, time is money and efficiency is key. According to the u. S. Department of transportation, by 2045 freight volumes will increase by 45 . D. O. T. , in its beyond traffic report, found transportation delays have a high cost. Spends ane, nike extra 4 million per week in extra inventory to compensate for shipping delays. This same report found a weeklong disruption at our nations 2 largest ports, l. A. And long beach, would cost the economy 150 billion per day. Meanwhile, supply chains are changing rapidly in response to transportation delays and alternative options. For example, after 9 years, the 5. 4 billion panama canal expansion is expected to open this week. Following the projects completion, the panama canal will be able to process ships nearly three times as large as greaterand provide a connection between the east coast ports and asian export markets. A recent white paper by ch robinson and the Boston Consulting Group pointed out the canals expansion promises to reorient the landscape of the Logistics Industry and alter the decisionmaking calculus of shippers that the canal serves. Delays in our logistics chain raise costs for shippers, infrastructure operators, carriers, and consumers. By increasing conductivity and Realtime Data flows between transportationur network and its users will gain productivity. Infrastructure design, construction, maintenance, benefitty will also from improved data and connectivity. State and local highways face changes when allocating resources to an array of projects. For example, aecon established a selfmonitoring selfanalysis and reporting Technology System known as smart to remotely monitor bridges, dams, and transportation assets. Smart infrastructure seeks to use the internet of things to enhance the operating efficiencies of infrastructure and links in the lives of these critical assets. Realtime monitoring represents a critical and analytical cool analytic tool and can enable states and localities to expand highway dollars in a riskbased manner, thereby bolstering safety and infrastructure reliability. As part of the fast act, i worked with my colleagues on this committee to author a robust policy providing states with greater resources to designate critical urban and rural corridors. Congress also expanded the objectives of the Intelligent Transportation seeks toogram, which integrate technology, communications, and data into the Transportation Network to include enhancing our National Freight network. Senator booker and i have been working together to understand to better understand the internet of things and to educate our Senate Colleagues on them. I am pleased that we have an Exceptional Group of stakeholders appearing before the subcommittee. We are fortunate to have officials who are developing policy at the federal and local level. Im eager to hear how the private sector stakeholders are utilizing the internet, data, and technology to advance freight and passenger Transportation Networks. I would now like to invite my friend, senator cory booker, our Ranking Member for any , comments he may have. Sen. Booker thank you, chairwoman fischer. Put my opening remarks in the record. I am kind of geeking out about this meeting. I think it is tremendous you are here. Theres a lot going on in washington, laced with partisanship. This hearing right now, with my partner, on a lot of things that we have found more than i could have imagined. The chairwoman and i have found things to work on that are fourth facing to not only make the government more effective but to echo what was bipartisan work in the past. A great republican president , eisenhower, understood how to make the private sector there flourish. There has to be Public Private partnerships. One of the great connectivitys of the past was building roads and bridges to connect the country. We are in an entirely different era. Things i could not imagine what when i saw my father bring home the first vcr id ever seen. Now, we have more connected devices on the earth then we have people, and we are in the stone age of the internet of things. What excites me is i have a partner to my right that understands if we in government do not get our act together, we outi will we will miss on only helping the private sector flourish, but we will drag down the private sector, because we will have agencies in the government working in silos and tripping up innovation. I am excited about this panel, because you are on the cutting edge of a new world. A world for me, a guy from the innercity and represented it as mayor, i began to see how connectivity, innovation, technology can be a massively democratizing force that can create and expand opportunity in many ways in the same way that us building the interstate Highway Program or creating the transcontinental railroad. The engine was, by the way, built in new jersey. I want to get right to it. I want to thank you all for being here. A lot of things you will say is wisdom we have tried to put together in the digit act, that the senator and i have, together with two other colleagues in a bipartisan fashion. I want to say welcome to washington. I dont understand why the cameras on the other side of the capitol talking about a place on the other side of the world and not focusing on this. This is a panel that will talk about things that will change the life of every american in ways that they cannot imagine. Sen. Fischer thank you, senator booker. Dont you just love it when he geeks out . [laughter] sen. Fischer i am very excited to get started. With that, i would like to introduce the panel. We will begin with the honorable , the assistant secretary at the department of transportation. Welcome sir. If you would like to give your opening statement. Mr. Monje thank you. Chairman fisher, senator booker, members of the subcommittee thank you for , inviting me. We are at a point in history where data is as important as asphalt. The internet of things has a slash commute times, eliminate traffic accidents, reduce co2 emissions, and reshape communities for the better. We are seeing connected Traffic Signals that connect cars and pedestrians to improve safety. Applications that let commuters pick the most convenient way to get around. Sensors that help traffic engineers fix and attacked an d detect structural problems. Soon, we will see increased appointment of technologies that will help travelers make informed choices. Well see revolutionized logistics, including robotics, animation, and tuning. Most thrilling, Automated Vehicles hold a promise to reduce deadly crashes and reclaim millions of hours of lost time. The council of advisors on Technology Says the time regained from not driving could be 1. 2 trillion a year, not to mention the benefits of we claiming land from the parking spaces. The transformation will be driven by the private sector, and we are doing our part at the u. S. Dot by developing and regulating environments. By never wavering on our focus on security, safety, privacy, and equity. And by investing in research and tech deployments. At secretary foxxs direction, we are doing everything we can to remove regulatory obstacles and provide flexibility for innovation. Nhtsa is nitsa making clear to innovators how to seek redress from barriers. Invoking a framework for regulators to work together. And identifying regulatory tools. The Highway Administration is finalizing guidance to road planners. To have a legally and effectively install infrastructure equipment. The federal Transit Administration is reviewing rules to allow transit agencies to participate in the mobility on demand revolution. As the department enters this brave new world, we are combining the tools we have with the lessons we have learned, starting with a partnership and building on a legacy of transparency. We are working closely with the ftc and pursuing connected vehicles and a way that protects consumers from privacy risk and closely with the sec and we are working closely with the fcc in pursuing connected vehicles and a way that protects consumers from privacy risk and vehicles from hacking, tampering, or tracking. We are moving aggressively on a number of fronts to bolster Cyber Security. Ntsa has went across all four corners of the federal government to manage big data to protect the privacy and safety of users. We are also investing our dollars in a strategic way to find new research and Speed Technologies to market, and to spur the conversation on the future of mobility. The mobility on demand Program Includes an 8 million sandbox, which is going to help Public Transit agencies discover ways to partner with emerging service providers, whether that is carpooling, transit on demand, or ridesharing. Fhwa is piloting three vehicles in wyoming to improve Pedestrian Safety in new york city and test mobility apps in tampa. We developed the Freight Administration to develop how the transfer of cargo to los angeles and long beach. And last week, secretary foxx announced the winner of the smart city challenge. The National Competition to transform one midsize city using advanced data and technology. Columbus, ohio will receive 40 million from us, plus a whole lot of support from partners. The city will deploy electronic, self driving shuttles to connect residents to the b rt line. They will put sensors on the city fleet to improve safety. They will invest in truck platooning and make it easier for delivery vehicles to find parking. They are integrating transportation data with other parts of the city. Particularly Health Care Scheduling to help address high rates of infant mortality. 78 cities applied. Each created a blueprint for the future of transportation on their streets. The biggest lesson is that Technology Deployment is not an end to itself, but a means to build Strong Communities that create opportunities for all citizens. Thank you for the opportunity to discuss the departments visions. Thanks also for the subcommittees leadership in holding the committee and introducing legislation for speed planning for the internet of things. I am happy to answer questions you have. Sen. Fischer thank you. Next, we have missed seleta reynolds, the general manager of the Los Angeles Department of transportation. Welcome. Ms. Reynolds thank you. Good morning chairwoman fischer and Ranking Member booker for the opportunity to speak with you today. I am the general manager for the Los Angeles Department of transportation and the president of the National Transportation of city transportation officials. I would like to explain where we are, where we are going, and the challenges we face. The city of los angeles is investing millions of dollars to evolve a is investings millions of dollars to of all our reputation as the car capital of the world into the capital of one of the most modern, sophisticated Transportation Systems of the world. The technology doesnt just change our cities, it changes us as well. It is important to stay focused on people first if we want to get to the best and brightest outcomes possible. If we rely solely on the private side, those benefits may only land where they benefit the wealthiest. Our job is to make sure the rising tide lifts all boats. Back in 1984, when the los angeles hosted the olympics, the hottest gadget was a sony discman. We invested in signals that relied on all rhythms. To move people through our streets. More than any other city in the country. Today, we rely on painted signs and signals to speak to drivers. In the future, that information will go directly to the vehicles themselves. The digital interfaces between the citys infrastructure will improve the safe flow of people and goods, light and a heavy rail, and even a question rinse equestrians across the city. Los angeles is using apps to navigate the streets. Earlier we launched a go l. A. App that allows you to choose cheaper, faster, greener way to get to point a to point b. We give a level Playing Field in mo military marketplace and let the consumer make the choice about how they want to travel around our city. The next step is to youve that into a universal payment platform where people can actually make that choice, pay for that choice, and be on their way in the palm of their hand. We are launching electric vehicle car sharing in the heart of our city. Car sharing markets have involved in some areas, we are deliberately making the successful to those who stand to benefit the most. We are investing public dollars for private investment. City government has a role to play to ensure new services are understandable and accessible. We understand the needs of older adults, including those who do not have bank cards. We partner with groups to help navigate language and cultural barriers. We are preparing ondemand Public Transit and requesting funds to upgrade signals and streets. Two, for example, hold the signal at red if it detects a driver running the light, turn the signal dream for emergency vehicles, and alert the right speed for green wave. We are requesting a proposal for mobility hubs at transit stops to bring car share, bike share, and realtime transit information to travelers. Our interest is to use technology to treat people with hospitality. We want it to be a convener and not a splitter. Other technologies are also emerging in new and interesting ways. We are also outfitting city buses with wifi. Becoming safer and more convenient. Bicycles are being electrified and appified to become a more fun way to travel. Signals are becoming smarter to help Emergency Responders and transit be more efficient. I want to underscore that the technologies of today are not static. We do not want to become wedded 21 mode, pick winners or losers, or ignore real equity issues. This time of vehicles might reduce the number of human errors, but has the potential for increased traffic and emissions, on street congestion, and can be expensive. Technology says alternative fuels and shared mobility will change the framework. We hope to work closely with our partners at u. S. Dot to have a conversation about funding and direct aid to cities, realigned and flexible funding, requiring technology to be built into transportation at fundamental levels, and to pivot from expansion to modernization and management. So fixing it first and making infrastructure smarter rather than continuing to invest in expansion. Data sharing is key. Ongoing investment into mass transit, like high capacity rails. One of the most precious resources in cities will continue to be space and preparing the workforce. L. A. Is an exciting place to be. We know that great cities generate traffic, but traffic does not generate great cities. 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