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US DOT’s new road safety plan emphasizes reducing congestion, national AV strategy
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The U.S. Department of Transportation has released its 2026 National Roadway Safety Strategy focusing on congestion reduction and autonomous vehicle integration. The plan prioritizes rural and tribal infrastructure while leveraging advanced technology to mitigate preventable traffic fatalities.
- 01Prioritizes safety improvements for underserved rural and tribal communities across the national roadway network
- 02Establishes a unified national strategy for the deployment of autonomous vehicle technology
- 03Utilizes advanced technological solutions to target and reduce the frequency of preventable crashes
- 04Focuses on mitigating traffic congestion as a primary component of the updated safety framework
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The 2026 National Roadway Safety Strategy gives priority to rural and tribal communities while relying on advanced technology to reduce preventable crashes.