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WSP USA appoints north-east regional manager
June 7, 2017
WSP USA has appointed Kenneth (K.R.) Marshall as a vice president and senior transportation technical manager. Based at WSP’s Baltimore office, Marshall will serve as the northeast regional manager for intelligent transportation systems (ITS) and transportation technology.
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New Zealand considers congestion tolling
June 7, 2017
The New Zealand Government is taking steps towards introducing road tolls by establishing a multi-agency group to look into options for road pricing, reports the New Zealand Herald.
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Average speed enforcement goes live in Dublin Port Tunnel
June 7, 2017
Ireland’s first average speed camera enforcement system has gone live in the Dublin Port Tunnel.
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New York mayor urged to consider tolling to reduce city congestion
June 7, 2017
The de Blasio administration this week unveiled plans to tackle the New York's congestion crisis. Several of the new initiatives rely on enforcement, such as offences like the blocking of yellow boxes, blocking of bike and bus lanes and double parking. Other strategies revolve around managing curb space.
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Car data is personal data, says report
June 7, 2017
Early results from a new study commissioned by FIA Region I indicates that most car data can be linked to a user and therefore should be treated as personal data.
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Over nine million hybrid cars will be made in 2027 - each with a range extender
June 6, 2017
Research firm IDTechEx believes we are in the decade of the hybrid electric vehicle, despite the fact that most off-road, electric two-wheelers and underwater vehicles are pure electric. Indeed, most electric aircraft are pure electric as well.
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Recognition for GTT Opticom transit signal priority at 2017 UITP Summit
June 6, 2017
Global Traffic Technologies’(GTT) Opticom transit signal priority (TSP) solution was recognised at the recent UITP Global Public Transport Summit 2017 in Montreal. The system deployed by the Société de transport de Laval (STL) won a Corporate Leadership Award in the Innovation category from the Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA).
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GTT Opticom transit signal priority recognised at 2017 UITP Summit
June 6, 2017

Global Traffic Technologies’ Opticom transit signal priority (TSP) solution was recognised at the recent UITP Global Public Transport Summit 2017 in Montreal. The system deployed by the Société de Transport de Laval (STL) won a Corporate Leadership Award in the Innovation category from the Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA).

The award highlights transit innovations that break with conventional processes and extend beyond marginal improvements in products and services. STL’s implementation drew praise from CUTA judges and from STL leadership.

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UK insurance chief says babies born today may never need to learn to drive
June 6, 2017

Axa UK’s chief executive, Amanda Blanc, has predicted that "babies born today may never have to take a driving test".

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Hyperloop One unveils nine routes across Europe as part of its Global Challenge
June 6, 2017
Executives from Hyperloop One joined European dignitaries and policymakers in Amsterdam, Holland today at its Vision for Europe summit to discuss transforming transportation across the continent with Hyperloop.
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US DOTs to use Inrix travel time data to report on road performance
June 6, 2017
From July 2017, Inrix is to provide its traffic data to the United States Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and state and regional agencies to enable them to assess travel reliability, congestion and emissions, establish performance targets and report on progress.
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Brisbane airport rolls out electric bus fleet
June 5, 2017
In a contract worth US$4 million (AU$5 million), Brisbane airport, Australia, is to roll out a fleet of 11 electric buses for passenger ground transportation.
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Festival of Speed’s new ‘Future Lab’ showcases latest car and aviation technology
June 5, 2017
Flying cars, electric planes and a driverless racing car capable of speeds of up to 200mph, as well as many other new technological concepts will be on display at the new Future Lab feature at the Goodwood Festival of Speed (FoS), which takes place from 29 June 20-2 in Sussex, UK.
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China unveils trackless train
June 5, 2017
Chinese railcar-maker CRRC has unveiled a trackless train which uses rubber wheels on a plastic core and runs on a virtual track in a bid to speed up public transportation.
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3M to focus on connected roadways of the future
June 5, 2017
3M is to sell its electronic monitoring business to enable its Transportation Safety Division to focus on connected roadways of the future.
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