Mr. Prendergast began his career in 1975 at the Chicago Transit Authority, the Mr. Cuomo's office said, before moving to Washington and then to New York in 1982 as director of system safety for the New York City Transit Authority in 1982.

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After completing driving demonstrations on December 18 in Carson City, the DMV's Autonomous Review Committee approved Continental's safety plans, employee training, system functions and accident reporting mechanisms.

ENGADGET: Continental gets automated vehicle approved for Nevada roads