DOT Issues Remarks at U.S.-Japan Council 8th Annual Conference
"Thank you for that kind introduction, Jill [Nishi, Chief of Staff for the
"Good afternoon! Let me acknowledge Minister Yoshino, the Japanese Minister of Disaster Reconstruction for the Tohoku region; Secretary of Commerce
"Today's event is a tribute to the strong, enduring ties between
"The Council's mission--to foster engagement and understanding between America and the
"This afternoon, permit me to share a few thoughts on the innovation economy, and what the
"My three priorities as Secretary of Transportation are: safety, infrastructure, and preparing for the future by preserving innovation.
"That last point is especially important because transportation is on the verge of one of the most transformational eras in history. I'm referring to new, disruptive technologies that have the potential to change the way we travel and connect with one another. These disruptors include: automated-- or self-driving--vehicles; drones; new systems to guide and provide surface transportation; hyperloop; commercial space ventures, and many more. In the not-too-distant future, vehicles will talk to one another, and communicate with the infrastructure around them. So one of the biggest challenges facing our transportation infrastructure is to integrate these technologies, while ensuring, safety, security and privacy.
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"That's why on
"And on
"These are just two of examples of disruptive technologies that the Department is addressing. There are more to come. Creativity and innovation are one of the hallmarks of America. Our job at the Department is to prepare the way for the integration of new technologies, so they can be safely deployed and usher in a new era of service, access and mobility.
"Thank you for inviting me to share thoughts about my priorities as Secretary of Transportation. And thank you for everything you are doing to build bridges of understanding and cooperation between East and West."
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