Transportation and Infrastructure

Septic Tanks Targeted by GIS Maps in Topeka, Kansas

February 25, 2009 - Topeka, Kan., is using GIS maps to identify homeowners who aren't hooked into the sewer system, which generates revenue.

NASCIO Advocates for the Importance of Information Technology

February 23, 2009 - "I urge my state colleagues to read the NGA report to better understand the magnitude of our infrastructure challenges and consider both the need and unique opportunities for IT."

Governors Highlight Infrastructure Financing Best Practices

February 23, 2009 - Government's role in developing other forms of infrastructure, such as broadband and smart electric grid technology.

Utah Transit Authority Showcases Open Payment System

February 23, 2009 - Accepts major contactless credit and debit cards such as Visa payWave, MasterCard PayPass and American Express expresspay for a single adult cash fare on more than 600 buses and a fleet of light rail and commuter rail trains.

Information Superhighway's Trash Yields a Super Highway Asphalt

February 11, 2009 - Discarded electronic hardware, including bits and pieces that built the information superhighway, can be recycled into an additive that makes super-strong asphalt paving material for real highways.

Reducing CO2 Emissions Through Technology and Smart Growth

February 11, 2009 - "Smart growth" combined with the use of hybrid vehicle technology could reduce cities' carbon dioxide emissions - the principal driver of global warming - significantly by 2050.

Gov. Lingle Releases More Funding for O`Ahu Freeway Traveler Information System

February 3, 2009 - This project will cover the purchase and installation of equipment that will lay the foundation for future ATIS enhancements -- including a 511 travel information Web and phone service.

Apollo 13 Flight Director Says Space Exploration Can Stoke Economy

February 2, 2009 - Retired Apollo 13 Flight Director Gene Kranz hopes President Barack Obama maintains NASA funding level.

California Releases Statewide Five-Year IT Capital Plan

February 2, 2009 - The California Office of the State Chief Information Officer publishes list of 122 projects included in IT Capital Plan.

Hawaii Gov. Linda Lingle Asks Legislature to Create Communications Commission to Enhance Broadband and IT Infrastructure

January 30, 2009 - Among 168 legislative bills sent to the Hawaii state Legislature.

Hacked Austin Road Signs Warn of Zombies

January 29, 2009 - Someone broke the locks, got through the password, reprogrammed the signs and then changed the passwords.

New York City Partners with Google, Travelocity, Others to Deliver Culture, Tourism Site

January 23, 2009 - "It is incumbent on us to continue to offer our visitors and residents the best tools available to stimulate travel to New York City and within the five boroughs."

Rhode Island DOT Twitters, Blogs and More

January 23, 2009 - "The Department hopes to broaden its reach to the public by staying abreast of changes in information technology and this will complement the traditional methods of informing the public of important changes with Rhode Island's transportation infrastructure."

"Ready to Go" Infrastructure Projects Lined Up by U.S. Conference of Mayors

January 19, 2009 - 779 cities of all sizes in all regions of the country have a total of 18,750 local infrastructure projects that are "ready to go," pending funds.

Transportation Alerts to Help Inauguration Goers Navigate Washington, D.C.

January 14, 2009 - Text, e-mail alerts; twitter, RSS feeds; and a mobile site help users navigate crowds, traffic.

California High Speed Rail Environmental Impact Meetings Scheduled

January 9, 2009 - Now the work turns to project-specific technical studies, impact analyses and mitigation measures required before construction can begin.

Solution to Help Washington, D.C., Metro Secure and Audit Access to Credit Card Information

January 9, 2009 - "The need to audit privileged users like database administrators (DBAs) and IT professionals has also increased over the years as external auditors and security groups look to more completely guard access to private data."

Program to Assist the Development of Infrastructure for Electric Vehicles

January 8, 2009 - "With automotive manufacturers answering the call to build zero-emission vehicles, we must now support them by fulfilling the necessary infrastructure requirements."

TSA Completes Background Checks on Over 1 Million Truckers

January 3, 2009 - Drivers must renew the TSA background assessment at least every five years, although a state may require renewals that are more frequent.

Europe to Accelerate Intelligent Transport Systems

December 16, 2008 - The costs of traffic congestion -- estimated at 1 percent of the European GDP -- could be reduced by up to 10 percent through the deployment of ITS, and could prevent more than 5,000 deaths in road accidents.