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Gary Peters: Every year, 40,000 Americans die on our highways, and nearly 1,000 die on our railways. These aren’t just numbers, they…

On the recordJune 10, 2026
Every year, 40,000 Americans die on our highways, and nearly 1,000 die on our railways. These aren’t just numbers, they are families that will never be whole again. We must take action, and we know that technology is certainly part of the solution.
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Gary Peters
Democratic · Michigan

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Discussion on transportation safety during Senate hearing.

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