OmniAir Congratulates Elaine Chao on Nomination as Transportation Secretary

Washington, DC, Nov. 30, 2016 – OmniAir Consortium Executive Director Jason Conley issued the following statement on the nomination of Elaine Chao as Transportation Secretary:

“OmniAir congratulates Elaine Chao on her nomination by President-elect Donald Trump to serve as the Secretary of the United States Department of Transportation. She brings outstanding credentials, having served as Secretary of Labor under President George W. Bush, and as Deputy Secretary of Transportation under President George H.W. Bush.”

“We understand that transportation infrastructure investment will be a top priority for the incoming Trump Administration. Ensuring America’s competitiveness will require smart investments—connecting vehicles, highways, and transit systems in ways that make our nation’s transportation networks safer and more efficient.”

“OmniAir Consortium and its members look forward to working with Secretary-designate Chao to advance intelligent transportation systems (ITS) and life-saving Connected Vehicle technologies.”

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OmniAir Consortium is the leading industry association promoting interoperability and certification in ITS, tolling, and connected vehicles. OmniAir’s membership includes public agencies, private sector companies, research institutions, and independent test labs. Learn more about OmniAir at www.omniair.org.