The most recent programs for the Highway Transportation Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=243 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Thu, 23 May 2013 09:20:25 GMT The 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 reduce crashes, and recommendations for the future. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312733-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312733-1 Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses from FedEx, Norfolk Southern, the South Carolina Ports Authority, Werner Enterprises, and the AFL-CIOtestified on the future of freight transportation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312350-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312350-1 Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Casey Dinges explained the American Society of Civil Engineers' 2013 report card on the state of U.S. infrastructure. The group gave the country a "D+," up from a "D" in their previous report. The report covered 16 infrastructure categories, including roads, bridges, drinking water systems, ports, mass transit, and the electric grid. Mr. Dinges also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Bobbi Jackson read news headlines from C-SPAN Radio at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311868-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311868-4 Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT A General Motors vice president expressed confidence in the future of electric automobiles, noting that sales volume had increased significantly as more Americans became used to the technology. State officials talked about state efforts to build the infrastructure necessary to support electric vehicles (EVs). "State and Regional Efforts to Advance Electric Vehicle Deployment" was a panel of a Georgetown University Climate Center state-federal workshop titled, "Promoting Low-Carbon Solutions and a Resilient Future Together." The program opened with a video. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311105-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311105-1 Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT William Pelfrey talked about his book [Billy, Alfred, and General Motors: The Story of Two Unique Men, a Legendary Company, and a Remarkable Time in American History], published by AMACOM. He told the story of the two founders of General Motors, Billy Durant and Alfred Sloan, describing the early days of the American auto industry and their contrasting leadership styles. A former journalist, Mr. Pelfrey worked for General Motors for 15 years, most recently as director of executive communications. After his presentation he answered audience members' questions. This event was hosted by Borders Express in the General Motors Headquarters in Detroit, Michigan. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192206-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192206-1 Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT A symposium was held to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the opening of the Golden Gate Bridge. Topics included the background of the area before the bridge was built, details of its construction, and its impact on the region. The panelists showed slides as they discusses themes such as preservation, commerce, labor, geography, and demographics that are typically overlooked in standard accounts of the Golden Gate Bridge, which have traditionally focused on the bridge's importance as an artistic and engineering feat. The panelists responded to questions from members of the audience. John King moderated. "Spanning Space and Time: The Golden Gate Bridge and the Transformation of the Bay Area" was a program at the California Historical Society in partnership with San Francisco Architectural Heritage and the National Trust for Historic Preservation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306326-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306326-1 Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Steven Watts talked about his biography [The People's Tycoon: Henry Ford and the American Century], published by Alfred A. Knopf. In it he writes that the automobile pioneer was the man who first envisioned America as a nation of unparalleled consumerism. The book covers Henry Ford's modest beginnings in rural Michigan and his rise to power, becoming one of America's wealthiest businessmen as well as a global celebrity. The author talked about Henry Ford's anti-Semitism, his relationship with world leaders such as Lenin and Woodrow Wilson, his quest to improve the lives of the common man, and his belief in consumerism. He answered questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189157-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189157-1 Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT John Horsley talked about the congressional passage of the transportation bill, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included what was and was not included in the legislation, and his organization, the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials. C-SPAN Radio's Bobbi Jackson read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306901-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306901-5 Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood spoke to reporters and answered questions about a proposed national strategy for ending distracted driving and specific anti-distracted driving projects . http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306459-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306459-1 Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative Tom Graves (R-GA) talked about his legislation, the Transportation Empowerment Act of 2011, that which would eliminate federal highway and mass transit programs and give control of the gas tax to the states. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306469-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306469-5 Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for comments on proposed state road upkeep taxes that would charge motorists according to miles driven. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306378-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306378-2 Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about changing attitudes toward distracted driving. The speakers linked link past attitudes toward seatbelt use or drunk driving to distracted driving. Topics included teens' use of cell phones and what the business community is doing to combat the problem. 1:30 pm - PANEL 3: Attentive Driving: Changing Attitudes and Behaviors Safety Culture and State DOT Efforts Jacob Nelson, American Automobile Association Young Drivers as a Special Population Daniel McGehee, PhD, Center for Policy, University of Iowa Corporate Safety Management Systems David Teater, National Safety Council Government Efforts at Distracted Driving Jeffery Michael, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305131-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305131-3 Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Local 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 difficulties in completely banning phone use while driving. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305131-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305131-2 Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Following opening remarks from Deborah Hersman, panelists talked about the types of distractions inside cars and their effect on drivers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305131-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305131-1 Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Peter Pantuso talked about the call from some members of Congress to increase safety standards for tour bus operators following recent crashes in New York, Virginia, and other states that claimed several lives. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299998-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299998-5 Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Fawn Johnson talked about the role and solvency of the national Highway Trust Fund and the role federal and state gas taxes play in its funding as the busy summer driving season begins. She also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299771-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299771-6 Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) members and staff talked about the best approaches to keeping children safe on highways. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297001-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297001-3 Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Clifford Winston talked about his new book, [Last Exit, Privatization and Deregulation of the U.S. Transportation System], and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296767-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296767-5 Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Deborah Hersman talked about the Transportation Safety Administration's recent forum on the safety of aging drivers. Other topics included aviation safety and the stalled Public Transportation Safety Act of 2010. She also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296549-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296549-6 Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about actions states and local governments were taking to address the safety and security of older drivers. They also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296507-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296507-2 Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Transportation safety researchers and federal and state safety officials talked about the screening and assessment of the physical and mental abilities of aging drivers. Other topics included the measures state and local government have in place to address aging drivers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296507-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296507-1 Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Vehicle safety experts spoke about highway and vehicle design to improve the performance of aging drivers. Among the topics they addressed were technological improvements in vehicle design and manufacturing, safety and technical education programs for seniors, and public policy regarding older drivers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296490-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296490-3 Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Vehicle safety experts talked about occupant protection for aging drivers and passengers. Among the topics they addressed were the biomechanics of aging, as well as methods of protecting older occupants in vehicles. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296490-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296490-2 Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Transportation officials and experts spoke about transportation safety metrics such as accidents, injury, and fatalities associated with aging. They focused on decreased injury tolerance with age and the complications associated from recovery given a crash injury, as well as highway and vehicle design to improve the performance of aging drivers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296490-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296490-1 Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senator Klobuchar (D-MN) spooke about the problem of distracted driving, driver education, and highway safety. Her remarks were part of the opening of a summit on distracted driving hosted by the Transportation Department. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295562-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295562-2 Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists spoke at a distracted driving summit on efforts at the national, state and local level to reduce potentially dangerous behaviors such as talking on cell phones while driving. They focused on legislative actions by local governments and at the federal level to improve driver education, efforts to enforce bans on cell phone use while driving, and technologies designed to reduce distractions. They also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295562-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295562-3 Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Highway transportation officials testified on the state of the nation's transportation infrastructure, focusing on bridge construction programs and the inspection of those bridges. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294672-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294672-1 Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT James Lentz testified at a hearing on consumer complaints about sudden acceleration in Toyota vehicles and the decision to recall millions of vehicles, focusing on proposals that would strengthen the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and improve vehicle safety. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293614-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293614-3 Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT David Strickland testified at a hearing on consumer complaints about sudden acceleration in Toyota vehicles and the decision to recall millions of vehicles, focusing on proposals that would strengthen the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and improve vehicle safety. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293614-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293614-2 Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Cato's transportation expert documents how he believes the government is forcing the car off the road in preference of mass transit and limiting personal freedom in the process. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291510-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291510-1 Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses spoke about proposals to create infrastructure banks. The banks would invest in large infrastructure projects with significant national or regional economic benefits, such as roads, airports, levees, and drinking water systems. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293490-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293490-1 Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) administrators, automobile industry executives, and a [Detroit News] reporter who covered the Congressional hearings on the Toyota recalls talked about federal oversight of car safety standards. They also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Recent congressional hearings on Toyota Motor Company's recalls have called into question the rigor of the government's enforcement of these standards. NHTSA was created in 1966 to develop and enforce car safety standards with the goal of reducing deaths and injuries on America's highways. During the February and March 2010 hearings, House and Senate Commerce Committee members questioned NHTSA enforcement efforts and the past hiring of former NHTSA officials by Toyota and other automakers. Clips from these hearings on February 23-24 and March 11, 2010 were shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292879-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292879-1 Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Laura Henry talked about her video, Text Driven, one of the middle school section third prize-winning videos. She is an twelfth grader at Riverview High School in Sarasota, FL. C-SPAN's StudentCam is an annual national video documentary competition that encourages students to think seriously about issues that affect our communities and our nation. Students are asked to create a short (5-8 minute) video documentary on one of the country's greatest strengths or a challenge the country is facing. The local cable company was Comcast. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292838-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292838-4 Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee held a hearing on highway, transit, and wastewater infrastructure formula investments in the economic stimulus. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292744-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292744-1 Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Joan Claybrook talked about the ongoing Toyota recalls and whether problems with the vehicles were overlooked, and what can be done to prevent future massive automobile recalls. Ms. Claybrook testified at the previous week's hearing on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration operations. She also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Current political cartoons were shown at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292518-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292518-5 Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT David Strickland testified on he National Highway Traffic Safety Administrator (NHTSA) handling of Toyota car recalls. The subcommittee also heard from car industry and safety association officials. Mr. Strickland in his testimony said a recently released Transportation Department report shows the number of overall traffic fatalities reported at the end of 2009 (33,963) reached its lowest level since 1954. Questions to him focused on NHTSA's handling of Toyota recalls, its past meeting with Toyota officials, and its former officials now working for Toyota. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292484-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292484-1 Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Pantuso spoke about the use of motor coaches for transportation, how it compared to other transportation modes, cost of travel and accessibility, as well as expectations for holiday travel. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290176-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290176-5 Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT A panel focused on distractions caused by technology and on efforts that have been made (or are needed) to assess and reduce the negative impact of distractions caused by current and planned devices. It also considered technology that can prevent the consequences of distraction. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289220-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289220-5 Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Department of Transportation held a summit on reducing the growing safety risk that distracted driving is imposing on our nation's roads. This was the second day of the summit. Senators Mark Pryor and Bob Menendez made opening remarks and answered questions from members of the audience. Panelists talked about regulation and enforcement of laws related to text messaging while driving. State legislators from Illinois, Arizona, and Oregon talked about distracted driver legislation efforts in their states. Other panelists included law enforcement officials from New York and Maryland. Following their remarks they responded to questions from audience members. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289246-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289246-1 Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists spoke about research on distracted driving and safe driving practices. They spoke about a number of topics including experimental research, industry self reporting, collision studies, and observational studies, as well as the nature of the problem of distracted driving. Following their prepared remarks they answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289220-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289220-3 Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about definitions of and data on driver distractions and inattention. Topics included actions that constituted driver distraction, data on the extent of the issue, and the types of distractions across surface modes of transportation. Following prepared remarks they answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289220-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289220-2 Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Department of Transportation held a day-long summit on reducing the growing safety risk that distracted driving is imposing on our nation's roads. Secretary LaHood opened the summit, promising action to prevent distracted driving and characterizing it as a "menace to society." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289220-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289220-1 Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Barack Obama and Vice President Biden Tuesday announced the release of $28 billion from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) to states and local transportation authorities to repair and build highways, roads and bridges. They were joined by Transportation Secretary LaHood who spoke about highway projects that had already gotten underway with the release of the funds. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284386-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284386-1 Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT A hearing was held to review the safety of over-the-road buses and the effectiveness of current Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations governing bus safety. Senator Sherrod Brown, who co-sponsored motor coach legislation with Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison, testified first. Family members of bus accident victims, safety advocates, and federal safety officials also testified. Topics included driver fatigue, prevention and survivability methods, and certification of bus companies. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281201-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281201-1 Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee held a hearing about bridge safety and improving the federal Highway Bridge Program (HBP). The committee released a Government Accountability Office (GAO) report on the program titled, "Clearer Goals and Performance Measures Needed for a More Focused and Sustainable Program." Agenda HR 3999 - National Highway Bridge Reconstruction and Inspection Act of 2007 S 3338 - National Highway Bridge Reconstruction and Inspection Act of 2008 http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281022-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281022-1 Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Recently 129 college and university presidents and administrators signed a petition to support a debate over whether the drinking age should be changed from 21 to 18. Jim Fell and Sanford Ungar talked about the pros and cons of changing the drinking age in the U.S., and they responded to telephone calls and electronic mail Mr. Ungar favors this debate to lower the drinking age while Mr. Fell opposes it. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280945-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280945-7 Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Stuart Bowen http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280195-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280195-3 Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Brian Wynne talked about the future of the electric plug-in vehicle, including the technology used and the interest by consumers and the federal government in the vehicles as an alternative to gasoline-based vehicles. Video pictures of varioius vehicles were shwon. Mr. Wynne responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205564-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205564-3 Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Four mayors from around the country testified about the state of their cities' infrastructure, including their roads, bridges, transit systems, publicly-owned housing properties, and water treatment facilities. Among the topics addressed were the degree of decline in transportation and public infrastructure, public safety concerns, and alternative forms of financing public works projects. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205945-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205945-1 Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Kansas City Mayor Mark Funkhouser talked about the desire for the federal government to allow smaller, Midwestern cities to share in infrastructure assistance that often appears to be reserved for major metropolises. He responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. The Senate Banking Committee on Thursday will hear testimony on the state of the nation's infrastructure and state needs for federal assistance. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205562-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205562-6 Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT