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Utah Transit Riders Use Smart Cards to Pay Fares
Jul 2, 2009 - Utah Transit Authority lets patrons pass contactless smart cards over electronic readers when boarding buses, trains or light rail cars.
Jim Moody Appointed Caltrans Chief of Infrastructure Division
Jun 26, 2009 - With over 20 years experience in information technology, Jim Moody takes over as the Chief of the Infrastructure Division at Caltrans.
Caltrans Director Kempton Resigns, Iwasaki Named as Replacement
Jun 23, 2009 - "Will has been an incredible driving force behind rebuilding California's infrastructure and especially instrumental in quickly moving federal stimulus dollars out the door to transportation projects around the state."
Tennessee DOT, Text Messaging Bans, Secure Drivers Licenses and Other Transportation News
Jun 22, 2009 - In case you missed it: transportation news wrap.
Real ID Version 2 Introduced in Congress
Jun 16, 2009 - "The PASS ID Act takes positive steps toward addressing state legislatures' implementation challenges with the REAL ID."
Digital Britain Launched Today
Jun 16, 2009 - "Only a Digital Britain will enable us to demonstrate the vision and dynamism that we have to shape the future."
Federal Stimulus Funds Driving Transportation Projects
Jun 8, 2009 - The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act provides more than $27 billion to state and local agencies for transportation improvement.
High Speed Rail on Fast Track
Jun 4, 2009 - The first round of grants are expected to be awarded by late summer.
Economic Stimulus: Five Tips for Better Government IT Projects (Opinion)
Jun 3, 2009 - IT project management strategies for state and local governments.
States Roll Out Plans for 'Smarter' Roads
May 21, 2009 - Nearly half the states plan to use some of their new funds to pay for high-tech gadgets that will reduce congestion, help the environment and create jobs quickly.
Popular Smart Card Can Be Hacked, Researchers Show
May 20, 2009 - Researchers reveal security flaws in the MIFARE Classic contactless smart card, used worldwide in access control and public transportation systems.
Telework: Risk Versus Rewards
May 20, 2009 - Shell Culp discusses the benefits and challenges of telework in government agencies.
Will Smart Meters, High-Speed Rail Be Built in California by 2015?
May 14, 2009 - California green initiatives look hopeful despite budget crisis.
Truants Wear Ankle Bracelets, Smart Appliances: GT News Wrap
May 11, 2009 - Health cost comparisons, thermal imagers for airport, online tracking of public records requests.
911, Hybrid Police Cars, Health IT: GT's Weekly News Wrap
May 1, 2009 - A backhoe, stolen from a construction site, was tracked to the bow of a ship headed for South America.
Obama, Congress to Revisit Real ID
Apr 23, 2009 - A complete gutting of Real ID?
Clean Cities Program to Fuel Clean Vehicles and Alternative Fueling Infrastructure
Apr 22, 2009 - "From advanced battery cars to hybrid-electric city buses, we're going put Recovery Act dollars to work deploying cleaner, greener vehicles in cities and towns across the nation that will cut costs, reduce pollution and create the jobs that will drive our economic recovery."
Transparency Sites Update: Michigan, Missouri, West Virginia
Apr 21, 2009 - Bridge safety, stimulus funds and financial information.
Intelligent Transportation Projects Get Stimulus Funding
Apr 17, 2009 - Federal stimulus will fund updated traffic-monitoring software for St. Cloud, Minn.
High-Speed Rail Strategic Plan Released
Apr 16, 2009 - President Barack Obama named 10 projects likely to receive stimulus funding and identified three funding tracks.

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