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Feds seek input on integrated dynamic transit operations

January 12, 2012

The ITS JPO will host a public meeting and webinar to obtain input on opportunities for the Integrated Dynamic Transit Operations concept on January 26-27.

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Blacksburg Transit gets federal grant for new technology

November 28, 2011

Blacksburg Transit (VA) received a $1.85 million federal grant to explore technology that will let the agency meet its highly variable demand.

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Real-time info, ITS improvements come to Kalamazoo

August 17, 2011

The City of Kalamazoo (MI) is making a series of transit ITS improvements for Metro Transit and its Metro County Connect paratransit service.

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ITS sector shows strength

August 11, 2011

A new report from ITS America said that localities are coping with budget reductions by using technology to maximize existing transportation capacity.

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Memphis adds digital signs at trolley stops

July 14, 2011

The Memphis Area Transit Authority (TN) is installing digital signs at its trolley stops as part of a systemwide $10 million information technology project.

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Feds issue ITS video challenge

April 7, 2011

The U.S. DOT’s Research and Innovative Technology Administration invites communities to show how ITS technologies are improving local transportation.

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Congress considers transport tech grants

April 1, 2011

Congress is considering establishing a pilot competitive grant program to bring transportation technology to six cities.

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Transportation resource center opens in rural South Carolina

August 20, 2010

A new transit resource center opened in Aiken (SC), this week, which uses technology to deliver transit information and trip-planning services across a six-county region

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Real-time bus info planned for Mysore

July 20, 2010

The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation plans to introduce intelligent transportation systems in Mysore, marking a first in India.

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New university research center will focus on smart infrastructure

June 25, 2010

Carnegie Mellon University and Bombardier are joining forces to open the $2.2 million Pennsylvania Smart Infrastructure Incubator this fall.

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