Groundbreaking Travel Management Coordination Center Set To Open in Paducah | Source: MassTransitMag.com
On March 12th, a new era in travel management begins in Paducah, Ky., as Paducah Area Transit System (PATS), along with three other travel providers, opens the doors on the Purchase Area Travel Management Coordination Center for all of far Western Kentucky....
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Research Pays Off: Implementing a Winter Maintenance Decision Support System: Indiana Department of Transportation's Process, Success, and Savings | Source: TRB
Recently released TRB publication
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Portland is a "Smart City" | Source: ITS International....
The city of Portland has been presented with the "ITS America Smart City Award" in recognition of its deployment of ITS to address congestion, traffic safety and environmental problems. The award was presented to Susan Keil, director of the Portland Bureau of Transportation, and Peter Koonce, division manager of signals and street lighting, by ITS America president and CEO Scott Belcher during this week's Women's Transportation Seminar/ITS Oregon luncheon in Portland.
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U.S. Transportation Secretary Names ITS Advisory Committee Members | Source: RITA....
U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood has named the following candidates to serve on the Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Advisory Committee, pursuant to Section 5305(h) of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU).
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Intelligent Transportation Systems and Vehicle-Highway Automation 2009
TRB's Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board, No. 2129 includes 17 papers that explore vehicle reidentification algorithms, privacy preservation in intelligent transportation systems and the vehicle–infrastructure integration initiative, advanced traveler information systems deployment, dynamic message sign deployment and traveler diversion behavior, real-time detection of hazardous traffic events on freeways, and an automatic traffic conflict detection system...
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US lagging behind in ITS | Source: ITS International....
The United States is lagging behind other world leaders in the use of new technologies to address traffic congestion, CO2 emissions, traffic crashes, and other major challenges according to a report issued yesterday by the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF).
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"ITS report a wake-up call" by Scott Belcher....
Read the full article by Scott Belcher, CEO and President of ITS America on The Hill's Congress Blog. The article is a response to the "Explaining International IT Leadership: ITS" ITIF report.
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Find the Best ITS Job Opportunities on ITS America’s Online Career Center....
The Intelligent Transportation Society of America (ITS America) online Career Center is designed to help job seekers find the best job opportunities in the Intelligent Transportation Systems industry.
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Online Supplier Directory for ITS Industry Available from Intelligent Transportation Society of America....
The Intelligent Transportation Society of America (ITS America) launched the Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Industry Source, a unique online search tool that will give its members and other industry stakeholders with quick access to an extensive directory of industry-specific products and services.
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ITS America Announces Call for Nominations for 2010 Board of Directors....
The Intelligent Transportation Society of America (ITS America) is seeking recommendations for members to serve on the ITS America Board of Directors. Nominations must be submitted with a brief biography or resume by February 19, 2010.
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Nominations for the 2010 Freight Academy Program (I-95 Corridor Coalition) are being accepted through January 29, 2010....
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ITS America Announces Call for Entries for “2010 Best of ITS Awards”....
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Upcoming CITE and FHWA Blended Courses (2010)....
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The January 2010 Issue of the ITSMW Newsletter is out!....
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Research and innovative technology administration releases ITS strategic plan
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Research and Innovative Technology Administration has released the new, five-year Intelligent Transportation Systems Strategic Research Plan...
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Presentations from 2009 Annual Meeting of ITS Midwest now available...
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New rules require better warnings of traffic delays - Source: USA Today...
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