Transportation and Infrastructure

Volvo to Begin Testing Hybrid Buses on City Streets

September 29, 2008 - "A common approach earlier was that bus manufacturers purchased hybrid components externally and attempted to adapt them to their own bus."

NASCIO Recognizes 10 State IT Initiatives for Outstanding Achievement

September 24, 2008 - "Provides a showcase of innovative initiatives from across the nation and encourages state governments to continue to focus on efficiency, excellence and quality service to citizens."

Louisiana Awards Finance and Procurement Software Contract

September 22, 2008 - The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development's desire to accurately match federal highway funds with its current IT system was a compelling reason for the upgrade,    

Colorado Partnership Uses Geospatial Technologies to Support the DNC

September 18, 2008 - GIS collaborations play role in Democratic National Convention.

Text Messaging for Washington, D.C., Crime Watchers?

September 18, 2008 - Police consider new method for Metrorail riders to report incidents.    

URISA: GIS for Hard Times

September 17, 2008 - URISA's 46th Annual Conference: October 7-10, 2008 in New Orleans

Washington D.C. Transit Police Exploring Text Messaged Reports by Employees and Passengers

September 15, 2008 - "So if an employee in the system sees a crime as you've explained, they could send us an e-mail."

Diesel Trucks Outsell Hybrids, Study Finds

September 12, 2008 - "The environmental study of more than 5 million diesel pickup trucks sold from 1994 to 2007 found the trucks will save the U.S. 48 billion gallons of fuel."

Intelligent Transportation Systems Target Highway Congestion

September 9, 2008 - Agencies use GPS, mapping software and cameras to keep traffic moving.

Delaware Employs Access and Identity Management System

September 9, 2008 - Provides DTI with a centralized and automated system for managing who has access to specific information systems and applications throughout the state's IT infrastructure.

Point of View: The Problem With Solutions

September 9, 2008 - Sometimes our quest to make things easier only makes things harder.

New York Seeks Green Perspective From Traffic Camera System

September 8, 2008 - The state investigates the environmental benefits of traffic camera systems.

Phoenix Participates in Test of Prototype Public Safety Radio Gateway

September 8, 2008 - System currently supports the Police, Aviation, Parks and Recreation, Public Works, Public Transit, Street Transportation, Water Services, Human Services, and Library departments, Municipal Court and Valley Metro Rail, with more than 11,000 radios on the network.

RFID: From Fish to Flowerpots

September 5, 2008 - 1.5 million RFID cards sold to the Warsaw Transport Department in Poland.

Washington Dumps Wireless Rest Areas

September 4, 2008 - "With people already having Internet access on cell phones and other wireless devices the number of subscribers didn't meet up to projected use estimates."

Nebraska State Web Site, DMV Recognized for E-Government Excellence

August 22, 2008 - "The lines at the state agencies of tomorrow aren't in the front office, they are online."

Michigan Garners Most Finalists in 2008 NASCIO Awards Program

August 16, 2008 - "State information technology best practices should be promoted and shared."

Virginia Receives $13.5 Million in Highway Safety Grants

August 13, 2008 - "These grants enable localities, state agencies and non-profit organizations to support programs that address a wide range of transportation safety needs."

Washington State Patrol Named Best U.S. Police Agency

August 12, 2008 - National Law Enforcement Challenge Award winners.

Delta to Offer Broadband Wi-Fi on U.S. Flights

August 6, 2008 - Wi-Fi enabled devices, such as laptops, smartphones and PDAs, can access the Internet, corporate VPNs, corporate and personal e-mail accounts, etc.