05/07/2026

The ‘Need for Speed’ Act Isn’t About Racing—It’s About Traffic

Source: Fleet Management Weekly

U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) introduced the Need for Speed Act, a new bill aimed at improving traffic management, particularly during emergencies. The proposal would develop a national infrastructure intelligence tool to enhance interstate coordination and keep traffic moving by identifying bottlenecks and other roadway obstacles.

The national infrastructure intelligence tool would integrate data into a single platform, enabling the USDOT, states, and local agencies to coordinate more effectively during emergencies. The bill also aims to strengthen national security and improve U.S. competitiveness.

Some of the datasets the tool would use include highway performance monitoring systems, commodity data, truck parking demand, and urban congestion reporting.

via Autoblog