We are excited to announce our 38th annual conference of the International Association of Transportation Regulators (IATR) www.iatr.global is coming to Nashville, Tennessee from September 26th through September 30th, 2025.  The theme of our 2025 conference is “Regulatory Movement: A Mobility Symphony,” to celebrate and combine the regulatory trends of the moment with our phenomenal…

The Windels Marx TRB delegation, (left to right): Kim Ramkishun, Administrative Director; Juan Martinez, Esq., Associate; Matt Daus; Lawrence F. Hughes, Esq., Special Counsel; and Eric Richardson, Strategic Mobility Advisor The Transportation Research Board’s (TRB) 104th Annual Meeting took place in Washington, D.C., from January 5–9, 2025, drawing thousands of transportation administrators, practitioners, policymakers, and…

The International Association of Transportation Regulators (“IATR”) held its 37th Annual Conference in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida from October 7 to 11, 2024.  This year’s theme was “Regulatory Sunshine” and covered topics such as artificial intelligence, modernizing taximeters, and innovative partnerships.  As always, the IATR conference surpassed expectations. Highlights included outstanding keynote speakers, a boot camp…

Autonomous vehicles (AVs) are rapidly transforming the transportation landscape, with technological advancements leading to increased capabilities and broader applications.  Robotaxis, automated buses, and shuttles are among the most prominent examples of these evolving vehicles. Robotaxis, specifically, have garnered significant attention as a potential solution to urban mobility challenges. For the past few years, companies like…

MWBE & DBE Certification Primer for the Transportation Industry Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs) and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) are critical when considering doing business with government agencies. These certifications can and do lead to big business for the transportation sector.  This is the case whether you own a for-hire ground transportation company, or…

The rise of on-demand mobility services, like ride-hailing and microtransit, is challenging the traditional public transportation model. A new wave of collaboration is also emerging, with organizations like the International Association of Transportation Regulators (IATR) and the International Association of Public Transport (UITP) discussing partnerships between public agencies and private companies at their events and…