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Newsby StaffDecember 4, 2017

COTA to interview three candidates for CEO post

The new leader of the transit agency likely will determine if COTA remains a bus company, implements light rail or takes advantage of its SmartColumbus connection.

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Newsby StaffOctober 30, 2017

ITS America names Bhatt president/CEO

Bhatt joins the association with an extensive background in promoting and advocating for intelligent transportation, most recently as the executive director of Colorado DOT.  

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Newsby StaffOctober 9, 2017

Signature transit centers fulfill cities’ promise

With the growing number of city dwellers, demand for and reliance on urban transit has exploded — a fact that compels metropolitan leaders, transit agencies, and transit system architects to focus greater attention not only on efficiency and operability, but also on designing systems that enhance customers’ daily travel experiences.

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Newsby StaffOctober 9, 2017

Transdev set to start first AV shuttle network in North America

Babcock Ranch, a new town under construction in Southwest Fla., will start running multiple Transdev-operated autonomous shuttles, with the long-range goal of working with Transdev to bring on-demand, mobility as a service options to nearly 50,000 residents.

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ArticlesAugust 21, 2017

Autonomous Vehicles Have Potential to Deliver Array of Benefits

More than 10 years ago, in a dusty California desert, the rubber of the CAV revolution met the road with the first autonomously-navigated vehicles participating in one of the first events that sparked the development of self-driving cars...

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Newsby StaffJuly 25, 2017

BusCon Keynote Address to discuss connected/autonomous tech

In what is sure to be an interesting discussion, WSP USA's Scott Shogan will discuss its potential effects on public and private bus and shuttle operators, as well the creation of new opportunities in a shared economy.

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Newsby StaffJuly 25, 2017

Siemens introduces new software for ‘talking’ traffic intersections

In the field, a controller can transmit information about a large number of vehicles to a controller at the next traffic signal. This allows extra green time for the group of cars to move through multiple intersections, making traffic more efficient for operators and the traveling public.

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Transit Dispatchesby Paul McConnellJuly 19, 2017

Reimagining the Public Transportation Rider Experience for the Digital Age

Transit systems move millions of people each day, getting us to where we need to go, influencing our moods, and shaping our collective stories. But, faced with fluctuating ridership, uncertain budgets, and the sky-high expectations of a digital savvy customer — open app, get car — how can centuries-old transit systems keep up?

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Newsby StaffJuly 14, 2017

Battelle to host webinar on connecting in the connected vehicle environment

Will discuss how an open platform software works and can contribute to the evolution of connected vehicle programs, including enabling connected vehicles to talk to traffic management systems, dynamic message signs, traffic signal controllers, and other ITS devices.

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ArticlesJuly 10, 2017

Advancing Railway Communication, Control with Sound Networking

To meet growing capacity concerns and deliver wireless networks that can meet on-board entertainment expectations, effective signaling is becoming vitally important for the control and reliability of local, regional, and national railway systems.

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