L.A., San Francisco and New York Face Nation’s Worst Traffic Congestion
Los Angeles has, by far, the worst traffic problem in America, with some of the “nastiest gridlock” facing cities along the West Coast, according to navigation company Tom Tom. New York and a number of booming metro areas in the South are also facing major traffic problems, according to the Tom Tom Traffic Index.
But American commuters actually have it easy compared to their counterparts in many other parts of the world. Globally, Los Angeles ranked only tenth, according to the new study, far behind Mexico City, Bangkok and Istanbul which, Tom Tom reported, have the worst roadway congestion of any major cities around the globe.
Deep in the Heart of Texas
The 2016 NAFA I&E is just four weeks away -- Austin, April 18-22 -- and we are looking forward to another outstanding conference. Take a look at the Conference Agenda and you will see an impressive lineup of speakers and educational opportunities, including those found on the Expo floor where over 250 exhibitors will be showing off their newest products and services.
You will not want to miss the exciting Fleet Excellence Award Gala on Tuesday night, April 19th, when the best and the brightest in our field will be honored with FLEXY awards. Did we mention great networking? It absolutely does not get better than this!
We confidently predict that whether you are new to fleet or a veteran of our industry, you will learn something – and meet someone – that will make a difference in your career.
Janice Sutton
Editor in Chief
Autonomous Advocates Tell Senate to Create Self-Driving Rules
Auto companies, technology giants and academics gathered before of Senate committee to talk about the coming wave of autonomous vehicles and what it means, what’s expected and what should be next and they all focused on one point: rules.
The Senate Commerce committee was repeatedly told that while self-driving vehicles aren’t quite ready for primetime, one of the reasons why is that there is no standard set of rules that they’ll be governed by once they are ready to be turned loose.
With no nationwide set of regulations, it’s difficult to develop the vehicles because the conditions are different from state to state.
NAFA’s 2016 Institute & Expo Touts A Lineup Of Powerful And Thoughtful Keynotes
One of the many strengths of NAFA's annual conference, the Institute & Expo, is the lineup of keynote speakers that bring their ideas, their passion, and life lessons to the stage year after year.
2016 exemplifies this with three individuals who will bring stunning information to this year's conference!
The 2016 Institute & Expo takes place April 19-22 at the Austin Convention Center in Austin, Texas.
The event program, created by fleet managers for fleet managers, features fleet training, education, and workshops; and an Expo Floor consisting of more than 200 companies showcasing their products and services, including the Expo Floor Green Zone, showcasing the latest products and services touting sustainable practices.
You Can Buy This Self-Driving Car for $20,000
It’s equipped with advanced-driver assistance systems.
Honda is making waves for the relatively puny price tag it’s attached to its new Civic LX Sedan that can be purchased with autonomous driving capability. The vehicle costs $20,440, according to The Wall Street Journal.
The Civic’s low price is noteworthy because it puts the ADAS technology—which is thought to mitigate the dangerous effects of distracted driving—within the reach of young drivers, who need it most. Drivers 15- to 19-years-old are most likely of any age group to be distracted when they’re involved in a fatal car crash. Likewise, drivers in their 20s are also prone to distracted driving.
