Transportation and Infrastructure

Social Media Outpour Hampers D.C.’s Fight Against Uber

July 12, 2012 - Uber employs drivers of luxury sedans in large metropolitan areas and connects drivers to passengers via an app.

S.C. DMV Offices Get Free TVs in Exchange for Display Ads

July 10, 2012 - Contract with digital signage vendor provides South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles offices with queue system and TVs.

Virginia DMV Signs Up 1 Million People for E-Notices

July 10, 2012 - Each notice sent through postal mail costs Virginia 59 cents in printing, processing and postage.

Can Twitter Manage Vehicle Fleets?

July 5, 2012 - An Australian startup announces an in-car device will use Twitter hashtags to track vehicle locations and other automotive data.

Los Angeles Buses Moving to Smart Card Fares

July 3, 2012 - The Los Angeles Department of Transportation adopts smart card technology for its bus fleet.

South Bend, Ind., Water System Evaporates Into the Cloud

July 2, 2012 - The city will avoid $120 million in infrastructure investments and $600,000 in potential government fines through its new water management system.

Gas Station Kiosks Stir Debate

June 27, 2012 - Some wanted a mute button on advertising screens, but City Council in Santa Barbara, Calif., says no.

S.F. Street Improvement Website Launched

June 27, 2012 - City departments are teaming up to make roads more people-friendly.

Report: Louisiana Fixes Transportation Billing Glitch

June 26, 2012 - Auditor’s report reveals that the Louisiana transportation department’s new computer system had errors that resulted in $26 million in unbilled federal expenses.

Georgia Tech Robot Repairs Road Ruptures

June 26, 2012 - The system’s stereoscopic camera takes two photos of the road and builds a “crack map” within 100 milliseconds.

Philadelphia Ordinance Ignites Satellite Debate

June 20, 2012 - Industry and local government groups face off on setting guidelines over dish placement.

Madison, Wis., Opens Up City Data

June 19, 2012 - Civic-minded tech community drawing on a range of sources to create apps.

The Many Benefits of 3-D Maps

June 19, 2012 - Columbia County, Ga., is getting much more than traffic accident data out of 3-D technology.

Feds to Conduct 'Connected Vehicle' Pilot in August

June 19, 2012 - U.S. Department of Transportation is studying technology that allows cars to communicate with each other in order to warn drivers of potential crashes.

Riverside, Calif., Named World's 2012 Intelligent Community of the Year

June 8, 2012 - The Southern California city was recognized for its fiber network, digital inclusion efforts, technology incubation, IT recycling and several other projects.

iPads Are Tour Guides at Boston’s Historic Landmarks

May 25, 2012 - National Park Service's new visitor center stocked with tablets for self-guided tours.

New 511 Travel Information App Goes Live in Virginia

May 24, 2012 - Next-generation traffic data is providing travelers with detailed real-time roadway conditions, hazard messages and expected travel times.

Calif. Regulations for Self-Driving Vehicles Nearing Passage

May 22, 2012 - A bill to create safety regulations for driving autonomous vehicles cleared a hurdle on Monday in California.

Minneapolis Airport to Get High-Def Surveillance

May 17, 2012 - New cameras to offer facial recognition and enhanced security.

Texas DMV Gets Major Tech Upgrade

May 15, 2012 - New equipment, better connectivity position new agency for future Web-based functionality.