Start Date: 2024-12-07
End Date: 2024-12-13

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Government of Canada Invests in Road Safety Projects

On December 9, 2024, Transport Canada announced the allocation of $14.6 million for 35 new road safety projects under the Enhanced Road Safety Transfer Payment Program. These initiatives, aimed at reducing road collisions, include studies on driver assistance systems in autonomous vehicles and data collection on impaired driving. The funding also supports testing of a zero-emission autonomous shuttle. This investment aligns with Canada's national road safety priorities, potentially influencing vehicle safety standards and autonomous vehicle integration in the automotive sector.

Sources: ['Announcements: www.canada.ca']