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On March 10, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) hosted a public National Autonomous Vehicles (AV) Safety Forum, bringing together federal officials, regulators, and leading figures from the autonomous vehicle industry for a full day of discussions on safety, regulation, and the road ahead for commercial scaling of AVs.

Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy opened the forum by characterizing the current moment as a “golden age” of innovation for autonomous vehicles, while acknowledging the need for a “Goldilocks approach” — one that avoids moving too fast at the risk of compromising safety, or moving too slowly at the risk of falling behind global competitors.

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) hosted its Fall 2025 Safety Research Portfolio Public Meeting on November 20. See below the main topics discussed, which offer insights into the agency’s ongoing and future research initiatives aimed at improving roadway safety.

NHTSA’s Strategic Priorities

In his opening remarks, NHTSA Administrator Jonathan Morrison shared the agency’s current key priorities:

  • Increase technical engagement between the automotive industry and stakeholders.
  • Enhance the agency’s transparency and communication with an outward-facing approach.
  • Work to bring down the average age of vehicles (currently 13 years), by making cars more affordable.
  • Deter risky driving behaviors such as impaired and distracted driving.
  • Improve emergency post-crash responses.
  • Promote technological innovation—especially automated driving—while maintaining a focus on safety.
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