Transportation and Infrastructure News and Articles

Tennessee DOT, Text Messaging Bans, Secure Drivers Licenses and Other Transportation News

Jun 22, 2009 - In case you missed it: transportation news wrap.

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.