Autonomous Vehicle Industry Association Applauds Confirmation of Jonathan Morrison as NHTSA Administrator

WASHINGTON – The Autonomous Vehicle Industry Association released the following statement from CEO Jeff Farrah on the confirmation of Jonathan Morrison to serve as the next Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA):

“The autonomous vehicle industry congratulates Jonathan Morrison on his confirmation as Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. He brings a deep understanding of transportation policy and a strong track record of public service that will be instrumental as our country moves forward on critical road safety initiatives.

“Morrison takes the helm at a pivotal moment. More than 40,000 lives are lost on U.S. roads each year, and the leading cause continues to be human error. Autonomous vehicles offer a transformative opportunity to change that.

“AVIA and our member companies look forward to working closely with Administrator Morrison and Secretary Duffy to advance a modern, nationwide policy framework that accelerates the safe deployment of autonomous vehicle technology. By embracing this innovation, we can save lives, strengthen supply chains, improve mobility for millions of Americans, and ensure that the United States leads the world in AV development and deployment.”

About AVIA:

AVIA works with lawmakers, regulators, and the public to realize the safety and societal benefits of autonomous vehicles. As the unified voice of the AV industry, the association is composed of companies with diverse technical expertise and experience in the technology, automobile, ride hail, trucking, and logistics sectors. Bringing together their varied backgrounds, the companies formed AVIA to advance AVs’ tremendous safety, mobility, and economic benefits to consumers in the safest and swiftest manner possible.

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