Transportation and Infrastructure

Eco-Friendly Lighting May Improve Traffic Circle Safety

November 30, 2012 - New concept uses reflective technology and low-level lighting to better illuminate pedestrian crosswalks and traffic flow at roundabouts.

5 Infrastructure Trends to Prepare for in 2013

November 28, 2012 - Technology consulting firm Microdesk predicts how technology will help shape sustainable U.S. infrastructure development in 2013.

Officials Tout Smart Meters, Some Texans Balk

November 27, 2012 - Although the benefits of a scalable smart grid are becoming more apparent to government officials, some citizens don't want to trade in their old meters.

Will Smart Cars in the Future Read Lips?

November 19, 2012 - A Swiss research laboratory is developing vehicle technology that could someday read lips, track eyes and monitor eye fatigue to make humans more integrated with their vehicle's interface.

Bicycle Modeling Tool to Aid Infrastructure Development Decisions

November 12, 2012 - California’s Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments is using data collected by a smartphone app to see how proposed bike route changes could affect greenhouse gas emissions.

Smart Highways Glow in the Dark

November 7, 2012 - Five new technologies in development by Dutch design firms show what highways in the future could look like.

U.S. Roads and Bridges Are Getting Smarter

November 1, 2012 - Experts make predictions on next-generation transportation infrastructure.

Mobile App May Help Drivers Outsmart Traffic Signals

October 26, 2012 - SignalGuru crowdsources traffic signal data so drivers know how fast to drive to avoid hitting red lights.

Weigh Station Tech Could Make Roads Safer

October 23, 2012 - Two technologies that could reduce wrecks and increase efficiency at commercial truck weigh stations will be inspected by officials in Indiana.

Real-Time Traffic Data Program Expands to 14 States

October 16, 2012 - A traffic data program led by Inrix provides real-time vehicle speed data accurate within 2.5 mph.

Bike-Sharing Program Launches in Tampa, Fla.

October 12, 2012 - In a move to make Tampa more bike friendly, city officials plan to add 30 bike-sharing stations by fall 2013.

EPA Promotes Clean Diesel with $30 Million

October 12, 2012 - As part of the Diesel Emission Reduction Program, the EPA is awarding millions in funding to upgrade old engines around the country to use clean diesel fuel.

Preventing Wrong-Way Driving Gets a Tech Assist

October 10, 2012 - Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office plans to implement technology that warns wrong-way drivers.

Web Tool Streamlines Oversize Vehicle Permitting

October 10, 2012 - Texas program uses GIS to simplify routing and speed processing.

Subway, Light-Rail Systems to Receive Federal Oversight

October 9, 2012 - Following an increase of high-profile crashes, new legislation prompts transportation officials to draft federal safety standards.

Houses: Researchers Gonna Make You Sweat

October 8, 2012 - Swiss researchers found an inexpensive way to allow houses to collect rainwater and sweat it out when the weather gets warmer.

Tsunami Safety Pod to Enter Production

October 2, 2012 - Inspired by images of the devastating Japanese tsunami in 2011, an Australian boat builder invented a pod that could save lives when the next big tsunami comes.

L.A. County Calls For Trash-to-Fuel Legislation

October 1, 2012 - As many of Los Angeles County's landfills near capacity, the Board of Supervisors approved a motion calling for modern solutions to waste management.

California Gets Green Light on Autonomous Vehicles

September 26, 2012 - Gov. Jerry Brown set in motion a law that will require the creation of controls and safety and performance standards for the operation of autonomous vehicles in California.

Cameras Watch Cameras in Prince George’s County, Md.

September 24, 2012 - The county adds cameras to curb vandalism of traffic cameras.