Hearing
Agenda
The hearing will feature twelve witnesses from a range of perspectives, exploring the opportunities and limitations associated with high-speed rail and emerging technologies, including regulatory oversight, technology readiness, project costs, and available federal resources.
Witnesses
Panel I -
The Honorable John Porcari
Former Deputy Secretary
United States Department of Transportation
Panel I -
Ms. Rachel Smith
President and Chief Executive Officer
Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce
Panel I -
Mr. Phillip Washington
Chief Executive Officer
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Panel I -
Ms. Danielle Eckert
International Representative
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Panel I -
The Honorable Carbett “Trey” Duhon III
Judge
Waller County, Texas
Panel I -
Mr. Andy Kunz
President and Chief Executive Officer
U.S. High Speed Rail Association
Panel II -
Mr. Carlos Aguilar
President and Chief Executive Officer
Texas Central High Speed Rail
Panel II -
Mr. Josh Giegel
Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder
Virgin Hyperloop
Panel II -
Mr. Andres de Leon
Chief Executive Officer
Hyperloop Transportation Technologies
Panel II -
Mr. Wayne Rogers
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Northeast Maglev