June 2009
Redflex put lens covers on Arizona cameras
George Bush Turnpike becomes USA’s first all-ETC road
Thales modernizes access and security at Paris Air Show car park
Inrix to supply GeoDecisions with real-time traffic data
SPOT announces roadside assistance with satellite GPS messenger
ComNet introduces second-generation fiber-optic product line
TISPOL announces results of drink- and drug-driving initiative
NXP and IBM initiate first practical test of road user charging in the Netherlands
Sagem Sécurité wins contract for advanced facial recognition system in Australia
Vista unveils new multi-image video display system
California Highway Patrol's program cuts injuries and deaths
SEA Group’s ROADflow system achieves DfT certification
Cyprus to install new network of speed cameras
Pöyry awarded US$2.4 million Swiss contract
Mott MacDonald helps with innovative traffic calming study
Vision Zero International: Back by popular demand
UK road deaths reach record low
TxDOT’s former Austin chief moves to Williamson County role
Orlando City Council approves US$3.8 million ITS project
ITS UK announces Enforcement Interest Group Conference
Oregon DOT to use Exor software for planning and management
IRD announces award of US$2.3 million CVO projects
LaHood announces US$5.2 million in grants for bridges
Fleet Hero Awards open for entries
ITS-NY announces 2009 Project-of-the-Year Winners
Hard shoulder used to ease congestion on M4 and M5
Delaware joins PrePass freight vehicle system
MicroAutomation installs new E911 response system in Jordan
Vitronic “special lane” enforcement system goes live
Caltrans to install new deer warning system on Highway 3
UK Highways Agency “abnormal loads” website goes live
UK court cancels 24,889 invalid speeding tickets
Automakers applaud Surface Transport Authorization Act
City of Redmond, Washington, traffic cameras go live on web
Siemens upgrades technology in Reading, UK
Leeds, UK, plans trolleybus scheme to reduce city traffic congestion
Tele Atlas launches HD Traffic with real-time traffic information
New York State gets new 511 real-time traffic information system
Texas court dismisses lawsuit against ATS
State of Maine bans use of ticket cameras
INRIX announces partnerships with TomTom and UIE Automotive
Parking smartly to save you time and money
TfL to rephase traffic lights at 1,000 London junctions
Toyota to use Gentex’s mirror-based rear camera display in new Toyota Verso
Telogis releases new version of its GeoBase mapping engine
NAVTEQ announces the winner of its 2009 Global LBS Challenge for the Asia-Pacific Region
Formula 1 champ adds weight to the Make Roads Safe campaign
TRW introduces Capacitive Touch Sensing fingertip control systems
Greater access to highway safety resources through new PennDOT website
Guidepoint to provide connectivity and services for new Visteon navigation system
Connecticut DOT starts work on US$3.2 million Arrigoni Bridge VMS project
Jupiter Systems enhances its PixelNet display wall system
EU suggests more road tolls to curb transport emissions
Sitraffic: a key component of a traffic management control center
China TransInfo awarded ETC contract in Zhejiang Province
Mott MacDonald helps UK Highways Agency develop new hazard log database
Sirit’s RFID technology successfully tested by Mexico’s toll authority
Spain to outlaw use of GPS navigation devices while driving
Barco unveils color-stable, LED-lit rear-projection videowall display
New 10-year road safety framework for Scotland launched
LTA awards ST Electronics EMAS contract for artierial roads
Tennessee DOT opts for G4 RTMS on SmartWay project
Israeli project could turn highways into power stations
eRoad’s online Road User Charging system gets NZTA approval
Bangalore’s new ITS system to commence operations
MyDrive adds a personal touch to satellite navigation systems
The functionality of IP video Ethernet without the complexity
USDOT’s Next Generation 911 Initiative begins testing
MIT mathematicians develop model to solve riddle of ‘phantom’ traffic jams
AECOM Technology wins project management contract in Trinidad and Tobago
Hendersonville, North Carolina, intelligent traffic signal project delayed
Peterborough, UK, gets new SCOOT traffic control system
UK Highways Agency wins gold award for driver awareness campaign
Wireless mesh connects UK MIRVs for instant emergency communications
Ireland’s M50 open-road tollway users to get better support service
New Hampshire DOT hoping for open-road tolling by May 2010
Tasmania gets AU$275 million for transport infrastructure
Colorado’s E-470 gets open-road tolling from July 4
New coverage of Egypt and Caribbean Islands from NAVTEQ
Carillion selected by UK Highways Agency as framework contractor
Cobra Electronics launches SL3 Safety Camera Locator
Volvo Technology selected to lead New York State CVII development program
Phoenix renews Redflex red-light and school zone contract
First implementations of new ACTIVATE IT mobile alerting system next month
Scottish traffic attendants test new head-mounted camera system
American Traffic Solutions opening regional office in Florida
China TransInfo gets government grant for traffic flow system
Indiana’s e-Ticket system issues one million traffic tickets
Los Angeles County considers congestion charging on two freeways
Navigation-based LBS expected to fuel 36% growth by 2014
Ohio Turnpike to accept electronic payment on toll routes
MoDOT gets award for its emergency communications network
Information Display Company introduces traffic signal timing signs
Mesh WAN system delivers wireless connectivity at highway speeds
Philippines’ North Luzon Expressway gets WIM
Second phase begins on Tennessee SmartWay project
Airbiquity and Telenor Connexion announce partnership
Autoscope and RTMS unit sales go past 100,000
Hoon quits in cabinet reshuffle and is replaced by Adonis
Peek Traffic releases the latest version of IQ Central
Receiver takes control of Nestor
Iteris awarded US$1.5 million contract for Inland Empire 511 system
Former UK Highways Agency chief joins Capita Symonds
Safe road design can save Europe US$70 billion a year
Electromega to expand Aldis’ GridSmart sales into Canada
MARK IV IVHS announces VMT-ready JANUS technology
IRD awarded US$737,000 Indian contracts
New traffic management system for Montego Bay
NAVTEQ adds traffic camera locations to North American map
ITS America, IBM, Spencer Trask and partners launch global competition
Louisiana DOTD 511 traveler information service gets upgrade
Italian police raids speed camera company in fraud scandal
Westcotec intelligent signs to tackle danger spot
Traficon and telent reveal UK distribution partnership
Clear Channel Radio’s Total Traffic Network signs partnership with EarthCam
VMSL wins signage contract in West Midlands, UK
TrafficCast to monitor traffic using Bluetooth
Former USA Transportation Secretary joins Aldis Board of Directors
ITS America honors industry's finest in Maryland
GeoStructures starts wall construction on Virginia’s HOT lanes
Sky High announces new office in Wales
D-Tec launches improved detection system
TransCore and Sensys Networks announce alliance
UDOT announces teams bidding for US$1.725 billion I-15 project
European Police begins week of drink and drugs controls
Iteris to introduce new traffic management systems at ITS America
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