How the Internet of Things (IoT) Can Bring U.S. Transportation and Infrastructure into the 21st Century

U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), chairman of the Subcommittee on Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Infrastructure, Safety, and Security, will convene a subcommittee hearing titled “How the Internet of Things (IoT) Can Bring U.S. Transportation and Infrastructure into the 21st Century” on Tuesday, June 28, 2016, at **9:45 a.m. (time change from 10:00 a.m.).

The hearing will explore how businesses and government use new technologies, including the Internet of Things (IoT), to enhance the efficiency of infrastructure and transportation across the country. Witnesses have been asked to testify on their unique projects, successes, and challenges with utilizing IoT technology in the transportation sector. Witnesses will also discuss their views on the appropriate role of the federal government in promoting innovation, adopting new technologies, and protecting safety in transportation and infrastructure projects.

Witnesses:

•    The Honorable Carlos Monje, Assistant Secretary for Transportation Policy, U.S. Department of Transportation
•    Ms. Seleta Reynolds, General Manager, Los Angeles Department of Transportation
•    Mr. Jordan Kass, President of Managed Services, C.H. Robinson
•    Mr. Doug Davis, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Intel Corporation
•    Dr. Robert Edelstein, Senior Vice President, AECOM
 
Hearing Details:

Tuesday, June 28, 2016
9:45 a.m. ET
Subcommittee Hearing
Senate Russell Building 253
 
Witness testimony, opening statements, and a livestream will be available on www.commerce.senate.gov.

If you are having trouble viewing this hearing, please try the following steps:

  1. Clear your browser's cache - Guide to clearing browser cache
  2. Close and re-open your browser
  3. If the above two steps do not help, please try another browser. Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge have the highest level of compatibility with our player.

Majority Statement

  • Senator Deb Fischer

Testimony

  • The Honorable Carlos Monje

    Assistant Secretary for Transportation Policy
    U.S. Department of Transportation
  • Ms. Seleta Reynolds

    General Manager
    Los Angeles Department of Transportation
    Download Testimony (209.26 KB)
  • Mr. Jordan Kass

    President of Managed Services
    C.H. Robinson
    Download Testimony (170.04 KB)
  • Mr. Doug Davis

    Senior Vice President and General Manager
    Intel Corporation
    Download Testimony (678.91 KB)
  • Dr. Robert Edelstein

    Senior Vice President
    AECOM
    Download Testimony (272.47 KB)