Self-Driving Trucks
The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee held a hearing on the future of self-driving trucks and how federal regulators can promote innovation, competition, and safety in th…
1,735 viewsThe Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee held a hearing on the future of self-driving trucks and how federal regulators can promote innovation, competition, and safety in th…
1,735 viewsDeborah Hersman talked about the the role of both the government and private sector in addressing key safety issues. Topics included distracted driving, workplace safety, and prescription dr…
482 viewsCruise line executives and safety and maritime experts talked about ship safety. They reviewed high-profile incidents, ship design, and fire protection. “Emergency Response” was the fifth…
1,468 viewsDeborah Hersman, outgoing National Transportation Safety Board chair, gave her farewell address at a National Press Club Speakers Breakfast. She reflected on her time as head of the safety a…
1,643 viewsCruise line executives talked about corporate oversight of ship safety at a National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) forum. Following the forum on cruise ship safety NTSB Chair Deborah He…
480 viewsWitnesses testified on the impact of the federal shutdown on businesses and government functions. Among the topics discussed were transportation and consumer safety, scientific research, and…
919 viewsIn reaction to recent rail accidents in Connecticut and Missouri, witnesses testified at a hearing on ways to improve passenger and freight rail safety.
353 viewsNational Transportation Safety Board Chairman Deborah Hersman gave an update on the ongoing investigation into the crash of Asiana Airlines Flight 214 on Saturday, July 6, 2013, while landin…
123 viewsNational Transportation Safety Board Chairman Deborah Hersman gave an update on the ongoing investigation into the crash of Asiana Airlines Flight 214 on Saturday, July 6, 2013, while landin…
127 viewsFederal consumer product safety and transportation officials talked about how their agencies were working to prevent injuries to children and then responded to questions from members of the …
125 viewsThe National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) presented a report on drunk driving prevention, which included an assessment of the problem, a summary of current and previous efforts to redu…
551 viewsDeborah Hersman talked about the National Transportation Safety Board’s (NTSB) recommendation to lower the threshold for drunken drinking from a blood alcohol content level of .08 to .05. Sh…
587 viewsDeborah Hersman talked about transportation safety and challenges at a Christian Science Monitor Breakfast event at the St. Regis Hotel. She announced that the National Transportation Safety…
304 viewsPanelists talked about changing attitudes toward distracted driving. The speakers linked past attitudes toward seatbelt use or drunk driving to distracted driving. Topics included teens' use…
442 viewsPanelists talked about changing attitudes toward distracted driving. The speakers linked past attitudes toward seatbelt use or drunk driving to distracted driving. Topics included teens' use…
444 viewsLocal law enforcement officials from around the country talked about problems with distracted driving in their areas. Topics included current state laws and accident statistics, and the diff…
257 viewsFollowing opening remarks from Deborah Hersman, panelists talked about the types of distractions inside cars and their effect on drivers.
499 viewsDeborah Hersman talked about the role of the National Safety Transportation Board (NTSB), and she responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. The NTSB is an independent feder…
984 viewsNational Transportation Safety Board Chairman Deborah Hersman spoke at the Air Line Pilots Association air safety forum. She talked about transportation safety and new safety rules for pilot…
373 viewsOfficials from national injury research centers and children safety groups discussed steps the private and public sector should take to improve child passenger safety on airlines and cars.
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