Following Call from Peters and Lummis, FCC Approves Deployment of Connected Vehicle Technology

WASHINGTON, DC – Following a bipartisan call from U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Senate Subcommittee on Surface Transportation, Maritime, Freight and Ports, and Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has approved the deployment of Cellular Vehicle to Everything (C-V2X) technology. C-V2X is an intelligent transportation system (ITS) technology that enables data sharing between vehicles, the infrastructure they operate on, and nearby road users – improving roadway safety and efficiency. In February, Peters and Lummis called on the FCC to accelerate the approval of C-V2X waivers, some of which have now been granted, in order to jumpstart the deployment of this lifesaving mobility safety technology and ensure the U.S. does not fall behind other countries in its development and adoption.

“Connected vehicle technology has the ability to save lives. I applaud the FCC for heeding our bipartisan call to enable the deployment of this vital technology and encourage the swift approval of remaining waivers,” said Senator Peters. “The future of mobility is connected as well as autonomous and through investments in these lifesaving technologies we can improve roadway safety, lead the way in auto innovation and outcompete anyone on the global stage, while bolstering our economy.”

“I’m thrilled the FCC approved the deployment of this technology that will make roads safer,” said Senator Lummis. “It’s now time for the FCC to approve the remaining waivers so this lifesaving technology will have a wider reach.”

To view full text of the lawmakers’ original letter to the FCC, click here, and to view statements in support of the lawmakers’ call, click here.

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