Tag: Ray LaHood

New U.S. DOT  Guidelines to Minimize In-Vehicle Distractions

New U.S. DOT Guidelines to Minimize In-Vehicle Distractions

| April 26, 2013

U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood has just released distraction guidelines that encourage automobile manufacturers to limit the distraction risk connected to electronic devices built into their vehicles, such as communications, entertainment and navigation devices. “Distracted driving is a deadly epidemic that has devastating consequences on our nation’s roadways,” said Secretary LaHood. “These guidelines recognize that […]

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Transportation Infrastructure in Obama 2nd Term May Face Bumpy Road Ahead

Transportation Infrastructure in Obama 2nd Term May Face Bumpy Road Ahead

| November 8, 2012

  Now that the presidential campaign is behind us and the impact of Superstorm Sandy remains top of mind, Fleet News Daily recommends that now is the time for the Obama Administration to consider what’s next for the nation’s transportation network. After all, much of the infrastructure for the U.S. transportation system dates back to […]

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