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UTRC Distinguished Lecturer, Matthew W. Daus, Presented at the Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA)'s Transportation Innovation Series on November 21st, 2012. Mr. Daus mentioned that We are now at a technological crossroads in the ground transportation universe, where technology will continue to improve and transform private and quasi-public for hire ground transportation services, as well as redefine its ability to interface with other transportation modes. Just like the discovery that the universe is actually expanding and accelerating more rapidly after the Big Bang, technological and private sector ground transportation progress has accelerated to virtually light speed recently. All of these technological changes are happening quickly and sharing-up the existing paradigm placing traditional industry stakeholders, passengers, government regulators and start-up tech companies on an astronomical collision course with one another. This lecture addressed the policy issues surrounding new and emerging ground transportation technology, offering inside perspective on its historical evolution, recommended resolutions to problems, and predictions for the future.

Sponsored by: Research and Innovative Technology Administration, University Transportation Centers Program

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