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HFES STTG Newsletter – August 2025 ▼

We’re excited to share the latest updates from the Surface Transportation Technical Group! This year we’ve added two new labs to our STTG Labs Directory, spotlighted ongoing advancements in transportation technology, and are preparing for our next quarterly member spotlight.

Meet Our Quarterly Spotlight

This quarter, we’re highlighting Dr. Shannon Roberts, whose research continues to shape how we think about driver assistance systems, automation, and human factors in transportation safety. Hear from Dr. Roberts and read more about her accomplishments

Stay tuned — our next Quarterly Spotlight is coming soon!

STTG Labs – New Additions!

We’ve recently added two new labs to our website’s Surface Transportation Research Labs Directory:

View the full list of labs here.

Announcements

Annual STTG Meeting at HFES: We’re returning to an in-person format for our annual meeting at the HFES International Annual Meeting. Details on time and location will be shared soon. We hope to see you there!

New Website Features: We’ve launched a News page on the STTG website to share announcements, keep you updated with industry news, and event recaps in a newsletter format. Check it regularly and help us spread the word on social media.

News from the Globe

Waymo maps Boston: Waymo has begun mapping Boston’s streets, expanding beyond its current operations in San Francisco, Austin, Phoenix, and Los Angeles, with future plans to enter Atlanta and Miami. Learn more here
Bedrock Robotics launches: A team of ex-Waymo engineers has launched Bedrock Robotics, raising $80 million to automate the construction industry. Learn more here
Tesla Liability: Tesla was found partially liable in a 2019 Autopilot accident, resulting in $243 million in damages. Learn more here
Uber’s Robotaxis: Uber will invest hundreds of millions of dollars in Lucid and Nuro as part of a major robotaxi development partnership. Learn more here
Lyft & Baidu partnership: Lyft has partnered with Baidu to launch driverless cars in Europe. Learn more here
NHTSA Green-Lights Zoox: Zoox has become the first American-built vehicle company to receive an NHTSA exemption approval. Learn more here
Surface transportation reauthorization: Lawmakers in Congress have begun work on the next surface transportation reauthorization bill, which will determine funding levels and priorities for highway and transit projects over the coming years. Learn more here
DOT grants: Following a recent reauthorization hearing, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced $488 million in new grants for transportation projects across the country. Learn more here

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