Governors Staying Ahead of the Transportation Innovation Curve: A Policy Roadmap for States

Governors have a key role to play in preparing their states for a smooth transition to a future that is increasingly autonomous, connected, electric and shared. Many states are seeking to advance the use of the new transportation technologies, such as ride-hailing and car-sharing activated by smartphone applications; electrified transportation, including vehicles, ferries, bicycles and scooters; connected and autonomous vehicles (AVs); and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), or “drones.” These technologies have the potential to aid in achieving public policy goals such as: improved safety and mobility, enhanced economic development and quality of life, more efficient logistics that lower costs and emissions for improved public health; and reduced land use. This report examines seven strategies to help governors prepare their states to embrace transportation innovation: supporting technology innovation; modernizing legislation, regulations, and incentives; providing funding and financing mechanisms to drive technology deployment; preparing the workforce; updating communications networks and data systems; addressing cyber threats; and educating consumers about the benefits and risks of technological innovation.

• Record URL:
  https://www.nga.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Transportation-Innovation-Roadmap-Final-Hi-Res-for-Posting-Online.pdf
• Corporate Authors:

  National Governors Association

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• Publication Date: 2018

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Digital/other
• Features: Appendices; Figures; Maps; Photos; References; Tables;
• Pagination: 64p

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Connected vehicles; Drones; Electric vehicles; Intelligent vehicles; Public policy; State government; Technological innovations; Transportation planning; Transportation policy; Vehicle sharing
• Identifier Terms: National Governors Association
• Uncontrolled Terms: Ridehailing
• Subject Areas: Data and Information Technology; Planning and Forecasting; Policy; Transportation (General); Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01681737
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Sep 24 2018 10:07AM