Transportation and Infrastructure

EU Ready to Mandate eCall Vehicle Collision Notification System

August 24, 2009 - EU-wide standards have been agreed to by industry, but six EU countries are not ready to commit, citing costs.

Green Initiatives: Washington, D.C.'s Vehicle Fleet Management Program Cuts Costs

August 18, 2009 - DC Fleet Share program increases car sharing and eliminates unused vehicles.

Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority Adds Data Sets to Google

August 18, 2009 - Boston's transit system will also allow third-party developers to create applications using the data.

Jane Jacobs: Unraveling the True Nature of Economics

August 17, 2009 - "Well, controlling always contains an element of prediction, because if you can successfully control something, you can predict what is going to happen to it."

Energy News Wrap

August 11, 2009 - Smart grid, regenerative braking, New Jersey solar, real-time bus arrival schedules, smart appliances.

California Wants Shorter IT Procurements, Streamlines Process

August 11, 2009 - California Department of Transportation will begin first IT project statewide Wednesday using new procurement process that officials hope will shorten timelines and improve deliverables.

Volt Claims 230 Miles Per Gallon in City Driving

August 10, 2009 - In this secondary mode of operation, an engine-generator produces electricity to power the vehicle.

Bill Would Penalize States That Don't Enact No-Texting-While-Driving Law

August 4, 2009 - States that do not comply with the legislation risk losing 25 percent of their annual federal highway funding.

D.C. Metro Train Crash Investigation: Findings Could Affect Rail Operations Nationwide

July 31, 2009 - Investigation now focused on electrical circuits, sensors and 30-year-old electrical components.

CIO Steve Jennings Discusses Stimulus Fund Plans for Harris County, Texas

July 30, 2009 - Harris County plans infrastructure and records/document management projects with federal stimulus grant money.

Midwestern Officials Sign High-Speed Rail Memorandum of Understanding

July 28, 2009 - "A nationwide network of high-speed rail with Chicago as hub is a vital component of the new economy that will emerge from this recession."

California "Pay as You Drive" Insurance Proposal Stirs Privacy Concerns

July 17, 2009 - Auto insurance becomes a "metered utility."

Midwest Vies for Stimulus Aid for Fast Rail

July 17, 2009 - U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, a former Illinois congressman, has made clear that the Midwest rail project is a priority for the White House.

Economic Stimulus: Five Tips for Better Government IT Projects (Opinion)

July 15, 2009 - IT project management strategies for state and local governments.

Virginia Telework Day is Aug. 3

July 15, 2009 - Businesses are encouraged to participate as a way to test business continuity plans for an emergency.

New York Considering Wireless Broadband on Commuter Trains

July 14, 2009 - Massachusetts and San Francisco Bay Area already offer Wi-Fi on rails.

"Warning, You Are Approaching a Radar-Controlled Speed Camera"

July 13, 2009 - Camera locations provide a warning when a motorist is approaching one of the camera-equipped intersections.

Virginia Submits High-Speed Rail Pre-applications

July 9, 2009 - "The availability of ARRA funds will help deliver more transportation choices and economic benefits to the public much more quickly than we would otherwise be able to achieve."

The Hook: San Francisco Reboots Towing

July 9, 2009 - The disposal of unclaimed vehicles -- estimated by some reports to be as many as one quarter of those towed -- is a big source of revenue.

Japanese Employees Face "Smile-Measuring" Software

July 8, 2009 - Scores based on eye movement, lip curvature and wrinkles.