October 2009
GM’s OnStar telematics system launched in China in December
NAVTEQ launches its first navigable map of Iceland
Philippines agency seeks bids to operate toll road
Wyoming DOT introduces new travel conditions map to 511 website
ACMA prepares for 5.9GHz band ITS usage in Australia
Easytrip offers electronic tolling on new Waterford Bypass
VSLs introduced as first part of M6 ‘Managed Motorway’ project
Solar power adds to PrePass’s green credentials
New MD for Parsons Brinckerhoff’s UK and European operations
Astucia solar-powered LED road studs improve driving conditions on the M25
Parsons appoints Hamed Zaghw as manager for its Road & Highway Division
LaHood creates DOT Safety Council to take safety commitment to “the next level”
ITD increases its highway information cameras network in eastern Idaho
Testing shows robust database of typical traffic conditions enables time-saving, alternate routes
CS signs new ITS contract for Polish toll road project
TRL awarded two new contracts for AFCAP projects in Ethiopia and Mozambique
IRU and ITF launch TRANSPark online trucking information system
Mediamobile adds floating car data to its V-Trafic French road information service
Oklahoma DOT renewal for IRD to maintain traffic monitoring systems
Chicago’s red light camera expansion plan put on hold
ISC’s MapDotNet UX integrated into Econolite’s Centracs ATMS software
Ontario’s ban on handheld devices begins today
MTS and TRL’s DRUM system wins Highways Magazine Excellence Award
IRF safety conference hears that ‘India accounts for 10% of road deaths in the world’
Siemens deploys VMS signs for parking guidance
Double the power in a compact package – Infrared Platinum Dragon in stack chip technology
Former HA CEO joins board of directors at ASI Solutions
eyevis launches openWARP² high-end imaging system
TRL delivers new carbon impact assessment tool – asPECT
Houston METRO selects TransCore to implement HOV improvement program
Police use OnStar’s Stolen Vehicle Slowdown system to recover carjacked vehicle
EU and Ricardo launch SARTRE road-train project
India sets up new committee to cover road safety and traffic management
Q-Free provides the communications software and antennae for CVIS project
NAVTEQ signs two new contracts with ALK Technologies and LocationNet
IRD awarded CA$3.4 million WIM maintenance and service contract in Chile
Optelecom-NKF rebrands its product line as Siqura
Norway joins pan-European CVIS project
TRL and Forum8 launch OSCADY Pro plug-in for UC-win/Road 3D software
Stimulus funding allows another Highways Agency MIDAS scheme to start early
ComNet approved as fiber-optic transmission equipment supplier by two state DOTs
Louisiana DOTD plans to introduce the state’s first ramp metering scheme on I-12
Ford’s ‘Distraction Lab’ research helps keep drivers’ eyes on the road
NAO report says England’s Highways Agency must maximize value for money from maintenance contracts
Australian Government awards AUS$1.1 million ITS maintenance contract
Illinois tollways get new marker posts in safety upgrade project
Braidwood Associates wins International Business Achievement Award
Washington State DOT announces new ‘Smarter Highways’ ATM signage project
Ascom MultiToll used in successful opening of Greater Lisbon A16 toll road project
CA Traffic awarded two major contracts by Leeds City Council
ATX launches in-vehicle speed camera alerts for Peugeot drivers
Combined ALPR and facial recognition technology to provide added car park security
ComNet introduces its expanded Ethernet product range as ComWorx
IRD achieves 10,000 installations of its Bending Plate Scale WIM system
London’s Mayor announces Congestion Charge overhaul
Slovakia’s electronic toll collection equipment will be compatible with new EU system
UK government to clamp down on roadwork disruption, Transport Minister proclaims
Teletrac’s Fleet Director 7 wins 2009 Fleet Van Technology Award
San Jose’s new ITS network to use Actelis’s Ethernet-over-copper system
Chile’s concessioned highways to implement TAG tolling system within six months
CA Traffic completes upgrade of traffic-monitoring sites for Highways Agency
Lighting Science Group launches new PROLIFIC series LED roadway lighting system
Transurban and RTA reach agreement on Sydney M2 tollway upgrade project
Inrix supplies South Carolina DOT with real-time traffic data
England's Highways Agency wants better roadworks information for drivers
Mott MacDonald makes major contribution to disability report
Munich chooses Siemens’ PDMs for parking-space management scheme
Egis wins new Polish A2 toll motorway contract
Early bird offer on PTV ITS Conference in November
England’s Highways Agency M602 MIDAS safety scheme starts ahead of schedule
Volvo conducts ‘real-life’ testing of new safety technology in Copenhagen
University of Iowa to study safety warning interfaces in NHTSA-funded project
FHWA launches Oklahoma State University motorcycle crash study
American Trucking Association votes to support anti-texting Bill
ESRI improves Virginia’s VIPER system
Mayor hopes traffic light synchronization will ease pollution in LA
Atkins new contract for Somerset’s roads should bring big savings
NAVTEQ launches 3D junction navigation system for USA
NHAI to install ETC system in India
German pilot project for LED lighting
Optelecom-NKF wins contract for Spanish tunnel
FMCSA announces launch of driver pre-employment screening
Ontario bans use of hand-held cell phones while driving
NAVTEQ introduces Intermediate Maps for Colombia and Peru
Mott MacDonald to provide Inverness traffic management database system
Who and Echelon combine on Hamburg tunnel traffic control system
Overtaking assistance system demonstrated
Conservative Party pledges to block new UK speed cameras if elected
New Zealand toll road report shows it has ‘exceeded expectations’
NAVTEQ Transport truck navigation data now available in Canada
UK Minister calls on road safety experts to take action to stop road deaths in developing countries
European Commission announces new single electronic tolling system
Utah DOT renews Convergys’s contract for 511 traveler information system
Europe’s traffic police chiefs demand zero tolerance on drug-driving
Road Safe America launches petition for truck speed governor legislation
TMW Systems and NAVTEQ sign map data and content licensing agreement
New report shows ITS is now being focused on environmental and safety concerns
Teletrac shows new Fleet Director 7 system to the American Trucking Association
ESRI and San Francisco commit to Clinton Global Initiative carbon reduction scheme
UK Highways Agency ‘Respect Our Road Workers’ campaign wins safety award
ATS signs contract with Memphis, Tennessee, for red light camera program
European Union adopts fuel efficiency labels for tires
NTSB figures show fall in US road deaths last year
euroFOT project to test more than 1,000 intelligent vehicles
New York voters show support for enforcement cameras
Ford’s new Service Delivery Network for real-time info
Europe’s EGNOS free satellite navigation system now operational
EC announces action plan for sustainable urban mobility
Car manufacturers present their recommendations at Distracted Driving Summit
Transport Scotland’s network operations framework handed to Mott MacDonald
New I-80 HOV lane to open ahead of schedule, Caltrans says
WSDOT installs new infrared night-view camera system on I-90 Snoqualmie Pass
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