Infrastructure
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A new report from the Urban Institute outlines how many of the projects developed as part of the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, including technology work, have been slow to finish and deploy. -
Data center development, the subject of much public-sector conversation and policy, is predicted to expand, driven by the growth of AI. It's also expected to come at a cost and bring a selective benefit.
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The Florida-based supplier of “intelligent streetlighting” says its latest tools offer deeper insights into traffic patterns and more safety protections. The company recently joined a law enforcement network.
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SponsoredThe COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of leveraging fleet intelligence solutions. A recent analysis by Geotab has identified changes to transportation and trade activity since the onset of COVID-19.
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Three school zones have been identified as sites for automated speed enforcement. The cameras will record license plate information of drivers going at least 15 miles per hour over the speed limit.
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The novel coronavirus pandemic will test cities long after it dissipates — especially where revenue is concerned. But for now, officials must choose between advancing efficiency and maintaining the status quo.
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Across the region, commuters, business leaders and agencies are preparing for a leaner transportation future. Shelter-in-place kept people out of cars, unclogging busy freeways and draining bridge toll revenue.
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Three fully electric buses are expected to be operational within the next 18 to 24 months, officials say. The new buses are not meant to replace existing vehicles and they will serve specific routes.
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The novel coronavirus and resultant stay-at-home orders have ground cities across the U.S. to a halt. But, transit agencies and their industry counterparts are seeing a chance to re-evaluate and plan for a post-virus world.
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The Australian company SenSen won a five-year contract to introduce two hardware tools and 80 mobile app subscriptions for the automation of parking and traffic enforcement in the city of Las Vegas.
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Pierce County Transit will dispatch buses to two locations in the county as part of a pilot program to provide free Wi-Fi hot spots. The locations were chosen by Pierce County Emergency Management based on need.
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The state transportation department said Wednesday that, starting in May, a public-private partnership will use drones to deliver critical medical supplies and food during the COVID-19 response.
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As the coronavirus pandemic and the stay-home orders it prompted hold steady, the demand for food delivery robots has increased drastically. In Ann Arbor, companies are scrambling to expand their fleets.
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Residents are calling on Gov. Gavin Newsom to stop the rollout of 5G antennas at schools and in residential neighborhoods until the health risks associated with the technology can be thoroughly evaluated.
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As the novel coronavirus continues to batter the U.S., transit agencies are searching for ways to reach riders and staff. Despite sweeping ridership declines, many frontline health workers rely on transit services.
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Researchers say the technology is available to move passengers at up to 700 miles an hour in pods, but the lack of a certified test facility for government regulation and the high cost will delay development of the systems.
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Pedestrians are wary of autonomous cars, but they trust traffic lights. Researchers suggest driverless cars could communicate directly with the signals to make their own actions more predictable.
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Movement data pointed to an increase in vehicle activity on Easter Sunday in several U.S. counties. This revelation comes as many states urge residents to avoid nonessential travel to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus.
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Partnering with ride-hailing companies to replace little-used bus routes in Miami could be one of the numerous changes that the COVID-19 crisis brings to public transit as users stay home to slow the virus.
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Lux Research Inc., based in Boston and with offices in other countries, released a report last week that concluded developers of the innovative system are far too optimistic in predicting commercial operation by 2030.
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A fleet of autonomous delivery vehicles has been deployed in Fairfax, Va. Until now, a time when human interaction is discouraged to slow the spread of COVID-19, the robots have been regarded as novelty or convenience.
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