AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoPandemic risk & inequality: A new Lancet PRIME Commission study says people were unable to follow COVID-19 protections because of housing, social protection, and public-service gaps—crowding, disability, language barriers, and lack of documents all made “staying home” unrealistic, and the same divides could shape the next death toll. Rail safety tech delays: Greece’s ETCS train safety system is still not fully operational 3.5 years after the Tempi disaster, with only 75% certified and licensing still pending on two sections amid conflicting accounts. Autonomous transport in Japan: Tokyo plans to launch fully driverless Waymo robotaxis in 2027, starting with a small fleet and expanding toward about 100 vehicles, booked via GO and Waymo apps. Local education access policy: Cal State Fullerton has halted SmartAccess+ after shared-governance and transparency concerns, with the president saying it’s “off the table” for this iteration. Montserrat healthcare push: A diaspora-led plan targets US$6 million for Phase One of a new private healthcare system for Montserrat, aiming for mobile units and lab services first, while key legal and operational details are still not public. Montserrat-related legal update: Reporting on the Andic death investigation adds new elements tied to the Montserrat route, including an audio attributed to a therapist, with emphasis that authenticity and context must be handled carefully in court.
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