Infrastructure

Autonomous Vehicle Bill Leaves Safety Gaps

Autonomous Vehicle Bill Leaves Safety Gaps

House bill on autonomous vehicles restricts state policies that could improve safety.

Home Sharing Could Face New Regulation in Seattle

Home Sharing Could Face New Regulation in Seattle

Proposed regulations would limit number of short-term rental properties and add license requirements.

The FTC and Net Neutrality’s Plan B

The FTC and Net Neutrality’s Plan B

Would the FTC be an effective body for regulating Internet openness?

Constructively Improving Railroad Regulations

Constructively Improving Railroad Regulations

Rail safety can be improved by realigning industry and regulatory goals.

Are High Rents Inevitable?

Are High Rents Inevitable?

Experts tackle the problem of preserving affordable housing in booming real estate markets.

Talking Cars, Coming Soon to a Road Near You

Talking Cars, Coming Soon to a Road Near You

Transportation Department proposes rule mandating vehicle-to-vehicle communication technology.

How Transportation Safety Review Can Play a Role in Regulating Law Enforcement

How Transportation Safety Review Can Play a Role in Regulating Law Enforcement

An agency modeled after the federal transportation safety board could promote safety for the public and police.

For Agencies, Smooth and Safe Traveling Takes a Front Seat on Thanksgiving

For Agencies, Smooth and Safe Traveling Takes a Front Seat on Thanksgiving

Holiday marked by mass mobility prompts regulatory responses nationwide.

Congress Enacts Infrastructure Reform, but Implementation Lags

Congress Enacts Infrastructure Reform, but Implementation Lags

Transportation bill aims to bring change and certainty to the implementation of major infrastructure projects.

What Should Regulators Do About Pilot Depression?

What Should Regulators Do About Pilot Depression?

A French agency’s report on the Germanwings accident reassesses the balance between medical privacy and public safety.

Washington State Adds Safety Rules for Trains Hauling Oil

Washington State Adds Safety Rules for Trains Hauling Oil

Railroads face new financial and signage requirements in the Evergreen State.

Regulating Self-Driving Cars

Regulating Self-Driving Cars

As the technology for automated cars develops, California regulators consider how best to approach this new challenge.