With all of the major players on hand, the Department of Transporation held a National AV Safety Forum in D.C.. And Princeton's Alain Kornhauser says the focus on empowering AV innovators is opening doors. Join Alain and co-host Fred Fishkin for that plus an AARP podcast on mobility featuring ITN America's Katherine Freund, reports on impact of AVs on vehicle miles traveled and the hidden costs of Waymo robotaxis on SF streets. And concerns about what the U.S.-Israeli reported disruptions of traffic signals and such in Iran may mean. Tune in and subscribe!

More responses arrive to NHTSA's request for comments on Global AV Regulation. Waymo validation of business model. Why are American passenger trains slow and the future of long haul. Join Princeton's Alain Kornhauser and co-host Fred Fishkin for episode 408 of Smart Driving Cars and remember to subscribe! And catch us on The Transportation Channel.

Princeton's Alain Kornhauser is responding to NHTSA request for comment on proposed UN Global Technical Regulation on Automated Driving Systems. Consultant and author Michael Sena joins Alain and co-host Fred Fishkin for episode 407 of Smart Driving Cars. What's missing in the proposal? Plus AI, Cybercab production and more.Tune in and subscribe.