A group of 28 organizations have formed a new coalition, United for Autonomy, dedicated to advancing a federal policy framework for autonomous vehicles (AVs) in the United States.
The coalition’s goal is to establish a clear, consistent federal framework that enables the safe deployment of AVs while maintaining America’s global leadership in the industry.
Jeff Farrah, CEO of the Autonomous Vehicle Industry Association (AVIA) announced the formation of the coalition.
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“It is exciting to see a broad range of stakeholders come together to push common sense policy that will solidify American leadership in autonomous vehicles,” he said. “Autonomous vehicles have the potential to dramatically reduce the 40,000 traffic fatalities we see each year, provide independence to people who cannot drive, and strengthen American supply chains. But realizing that potential requires federal government leadership.”
A federal policy framework has been championed by AVIA, a founding member of United for Autonomy. The association put forward policy recommendations in Securing American Leadership in Autonomous Vehicles, earlier this year. The recommendations for policymakers emphasized the need for federal action to secure the United States’ position as a global leader in autonomous vehicle (AV) technology while ensuring safety, fostering innovation, and promoting economic resilience.
The coalition plans to engage with lawmakers, regulators, and the public to build support for a federal policy framework for autonomous vehicles.
United for Autonomy is comprised of 28 organizations, including AVIA, the American Trucking Associations, the Truck & Engine Manufacturers Association (EMA), the Institute for Safer Trucking, MEMA and more.
