Transportation and Infrastructure

Sustainability Solutions Can Drive Economic Growth, Experts Say

June 17, 2010 - Meeting of the Minds conference aims to transform cities into self-sustaining communities.

San Francisco Transit to Scrap Paper Passes, Replace With Smart Cards

June 11, 2010 - All-in-one transit cards will be the ticket of choice of Bay Area rapid transit riders.

Smart Cards Tap Into Future of City Transit Systems

June 3, 2010 - Transit networks in New York and New Jersey link up to launch a smart card pilot program for riders of subways and buses. Will this be the end of the MetroCard?

IT Trends: Stimulus-Funded Transportation Projects; Changing Fonts to Save Printing Costs

June 1, 2010 - FarmVille costs Bulgarian councilman his job.

Does Technology Make Our World Too Convenient? (Opinion)

June 1, 2010 - Analytics helps predict crime, traffic needs, but are we losing the human connection?

National Intelligent Transportation Vision Begins to Take Shape

June 1, 2010 - Research on smart driving systems show how information technology can change the way people commute.

Hawaii Tracks Vehicle Violations With Online Monitoring System

May 20, 2010 - First-of-its-kind online service allows rental car companies to monitor each vehicle in their fleet, pay off citations more quickly and steer clear of costly penalties.

San Francisco to Smarten Parking Meters for Demand-Based Pricing

May 7, 2010 - As part of pilot project, prices will adjust based on demand, drivers can pay with credit cards and stay parked longer.

California Officials Debate Using Traffic Cameras to Help Close the State Budget Deficit

May 6, 2010 - Automated speed enforcement systems could bring California more than $330 million.

Coming Soon: Robots Parking Cars in West Hollywood, Calif.

May 3, 2010 - Automated parking garages use computer-controlled motorized lifts to park cars, save space, emissions and money.

Oversight Report Finds State Traffic Safety Data Systems Improving

April 19, 2010 - Government Accountability Office warns that limited resources and coordination could thwart improvement of data systems' quality.

North Carolina County Puts Land Management Into Centralized Network

April 15, 2010 - New land management software in Catawba County, N.C., integrates centralized network, GIS platforms to streamline planning and permitting process.

D.C. Transportation Department Explores Alternative Parking Meter Options

April 14, 2010 - After receiving a glut of meter-related complaints, transportation officials in Washington, D.C., are testing new payment programs to help reduce parking meter problems.

Golden Gate Bridge to Study Cashless Toll System

April 12, 2010 - FasTrak, license plate imaging technologies could replace 35 toll booth collectors on San Francisco's iconic Golden Gate Bridge. Could this move signal a trend?

DOT Proposes to Ban Truckers, Bus Drivers from Texting While Driving

April 1, 2010 - Transportation agency launches online forum to solicit public feedback, discussion.

Can a Smart Water Grid Save States from Looming Water Shortage?

March 31, 2010 - State and local water utilities and water companies consider smart technology to detect leaks and help customers monitor water use. But at what cost?

Tallahassee Preps Nation's First Smart Grid That Fuses Electricity, Gas and Water Utilities

March 31, 2010 - This fall, Florida's capital city will launch a comprehensive smart grid designed to help the utilities staff and customers better manage energy usage and save money.

High-Tech Weather Sensors Improve Roadway Safety, Save Taxpayers

March 26, 2010 - New Missouri project gives road crews instant access to weather conditions, creates safer roads and better task management.

Federally Funded Study to Bring Thousands of Electric Cars to Five States

March 15, 2010 - EV Project gives electric vehicles and recharging infrastructure to states for two-year study.

New York City, App Developers Win Big in Local Innovation Competition

February 10, 2010 - Application design challenge produces valuable software tools worth millions, helps citizens interact with and use government data to their advantage.