ITS America Releases Policy Road Map Addressing Autonomous Cars, Cybersecurity, Privacy

Cybersecurity and privacy, the funding and financing of transportation investments and the transition to automated and connected cars are some issues the Intelligent Transportation Society of America included in its public policy road map released Wednesday. ITS America President Regina Hopper said in a news release the recommendations gives federal, state and local policymakers tools to capitalize on artificial intelligence, robotics and wireless communications. The organization said it will work with policymakers over the next year to "rebuild and modernize transportation infrastructure" through investments that cut costs and create jobs. ITS America also said it will urge President Donald Trump and Congress to include the group's recommendations in upcoming infrastructure proposals. Private and public stakeholders and academic and research communities contributed to the road map, the release said. Amazon, Apple, General Motors, Google, IBM, Intel, Qualcomm, Uber and Verizon are among the organization's members.