On Jan 13, 2023, Shailen Bhatt was sworn in by US Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg as the 21st Administrator of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). Bhatt was confirmed unanimously by voice vote in the US Senate on Dec 8, 2022 and is the first person of Indian descent to lead FHWA’s over 2,700 employees and over $350 billion as part of President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
Sessions Accelerating Autonomy: The Race for Autonomous Vehicle Leadership Wednesday, January 10, 2:20 – 3:20 PM LOCATION LVCC North Level 2 N262