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Top 10 Innovations in the Automobile Industry in 2014
Via ETAuto.com
1. Google Driverless Cars
On the onset of winter break, on December 23, Google announced its first fully functional driverless car, which is ready for testing on public roads. Prior to this, the Internet giant developed various prototypes that lacked on different fundamental and functional aspects.
Highway Bill Won't Be Funded Through Gas Tax
Via triblive.com
The chairman of the House Transportation Committee says passing a bill to pay for America's aging roads and bridges will be a top priority next year, but he is ruling out a gasoline tax increase or motorist user fees as the way to do it.
Intelligent Transportation System Work Begins in Florida
Via weartv.com
Construction on an intelligent transportation system through Northwest Florida is set to begin January 5th.
Transportation Hurdles Face Congress in 2015
Via rollcall.com
In the New Year, Congress faces far-reaching policy and spending choices that will put members under both time and political pressure. Will there be enough time to accomplish all that needs to be done, or will decisions be postponed in favor of short-term expedients?
Active Transportation and Demand Management Video
Active Transportation and Demand Management (ATDM) is a management philosophy and suite of operations tools used to improve transportation reliability, efficiency, and safety. ATDM includes Active Traffic Management, Active Demand Management, and Active Parking Management. This video explains the ATDM concept and includes examples and testimonials from various ATDM adopters throughout the U.S.
External URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qd8xy0ozSXI
Connected Vehicles Trump Video Games at Electronics Show
Via businessweek.com
Cars are now among the main attractions at the International CES that opens January 6th featuring vehicles with touchscreen dashboards and others controlled by smartwatches.
Traffic Incident Management: Interview on New Traffic Incident Reporting Architecture
Link to podcast from IEEE
"Here you have a still warm new episode with Professor Samy El-Tawab, from James Madison University, in Virginia, US. We have had a very interesting chat about a refreshing new Traffic Incidents reporting architecture they have recently published at the IEEE ITS Magazine.
The U.S. Department of Transportation's 2014 ITS Benefits, Costs, and Lessons Learned Report and Fact Sheets Available Online
The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has released a 2014 update of the Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Benefits, Costs, and Lessons Learned Report, along with a series of accompanying fact sheets. The report is based on three related Web-based databases, known collectively as the ITS Knowledge Resources. The ITS Joint Program Office's evaluation program developed the Knowledge Resources to support informed decision making regarding ITS investments by tracking the effectiveness of deployed ITS.
2015 TRB 94th Annual Meeting: USDOT Secretary Foxx and Team to Discuss Strategy/Key Issues at Three Sessions
Three sessions at the TRB 94th Annual Meeting on Monday, January 12, 2015 will explore priorities and key issues developed by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) and are slated to involve top administration officials. Secretary of Transportation Anthony Foxx will preside at the session, "U.S. Transportation Secretary Foxx's 30-Year Plan: A Framework for the Future," unveiling USDOT's efforts over the past year to create a comprehensive, long-lasting transportation plan.
Secretary Foxx Calls for Congress to Act
Via bizjournals.com
During AASHTO's annual conference in Charlotte, NC, USDOT Secretary Foxx spoke to the audience, stating, "This is not a joke." Reminding them that Congress has passed 28 short-term transportation funding bills in the last six years. "It's serious business."