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Policymakers and the private sector must work together to increase safety for all road users, including pedestrians, cyclists, and others outside the vehicle.
Consumers must be empowered with ongoing education and training. Education should go beyond simply disclosing information in the owner’s manual.
As AVs are deployed, policymakers should redesign local communities to enhance livability for all.
Policymakers and the private sector should develop and expand convenient and affordable community transportation programs in rural communities.
Policymakers and the private sector should meet the transit needs of people who are older, frail, or have disabilities. This includes:
Congress should provide adequate funding for ADA enforcement activities. It should utilize the higher federal match for compliance with the ADA. Congress also should
Policymakers and the private sector should ensure universal access in rural areas to affordable high-speed internet services in the home and to digital skills progra
Policymakers and the private sector should develop and implement transportation programs to ensure mobility for rural residents, particularly those who do not drive.
Policymakers and the private sector should ensure access to robust business development and employment training opportunities in rural communities.