Shailen Bhatt, administrator of the Federal Highway Administration, shares insights on a new U.S. DOT plan aimed at enhancing road safety through V2X technology. He emphasizes the urgent need for collaboration to implement these innovations. The discussion covers the potential of artificial intelligence in transforming traffic management and the vital focus on infrastructure for autonomous vehicles. Bhatt's personal stories further underline the critical importance of improving road safety to prevent tragic accidents, driving home the life-saving capabilities of these advancements.