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Siemens is to supply the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) with 45 new S70 light rail vehicles (LRVs). The new vehicles will allow service enhancements on existing rail lines and provide the necessary LRVs to operate the 11-mile extension of the UC San Diego Blue Line that is now under construction. The low-floor LRVs will feature a redesigned middle section of the vehicle to improve passenger flow, including greater wheelchair accessibility and bicycle storage. MTS will use 36 of the 45 new L

Moxa’s onboard IP surveillance cameras, the VPort 06-2 series and VPort 16-2MR, are equipped with state-of-the-art technology to maintain consistent image quality where ambient lighting conditions vary, such on board trains, which pass through a variety of different environments, including tunnels, open air and shade.

The Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership (LowCVP) has launched the Low Emission Bus (LEB) Guide, which aims to be a vital reference for bus operators and local authorities, providing an overview of the benefits of a range of low emission fuels and technologies that reduce both air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. The Guide is intended to equip bus operators and local authorities with information to aid purchasing decisions, and encourage the adoption of the most appropriate low emission bus technology a

Hungarian supplier of navigation software and infotainment solutions NNG has launched a Tier 1 project with the Ford Motor Company which aims to a produce high quality, reliable navigation solution that is fully tailored to complement the Ford brand in-car experiences. The project is localised to seven regions, covering more than 50 countries including Central America, India, Sri Lanka, Caribbean, Israel, most of Africa, the Middle East and Southeast Asia. Special local features are included to cater

Mobile ticketing supplier Masabi has been awarded two contracts in the UK, bringing mobile ticketing to students in the West Midlands bus passengers in Lancashire. National Express Bus will be deploying its end-to-end cloud-based mobile ticketing system, JustRide, across the West Midlands, allowing students to purchase monthly travel passes on their smartphones, providing a new option in addition to the term passes which are purchased in person from existing sales channels. JustRide comprises apps f

Industrial networking and automation specialist Moxa is presenting a live webinar on Tuesday, 15 November at 1100 am Pacific time. The webinar will discuss best practices for automation and controls engineers and show users how to design systems right the first time and on budget. It will cover the common pitfalls when developing and deploying remote monitoring systems and how to quickly and easily connect both new and existing controls and equipment. It will also look at effective techniques to minim

Canadian Minister of Transport Marc Garneau has proposed new regulations that will require rear-visibility systems on all new vehicles sold in Canada to provide all new car owners with improved visibility to spot people and objects behind a vehicle when they reverse. According to Transport Canada, from 2004 to 2009, it is estimated that back-over crashes were responsible for more than 1,500 injuries and 27 deaths in Canada Transport Canada will align its proposed rear visibility regulations with simil

US-based transportation technology company Trafficware Group and Canadian traffic safety specialist ATS Traffic have teamed up to deliver Trafficware’s advanced traffic management solutions throughout Western Canada. Under the agreement, ATS Traffic will distribute Trafficware products in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Yukon Territory, Northwest Territories and Nunavut. ATS Traffic will represent Trafficware’s Pod magnetometer detection, SynchroGreen Adaptive System, ATMS.now centra

A new report from IDTechEx Research notes that autonomous vehicles need no pilot, not even one in reserve. Many truly autonomous vehicles are unmanned mobile robots prowling everywhere from the ocean depths to nuclear power stations, the upper atmosphere and outer space. They create billion dollar businesses such as aircraft and airships aloft for five to ten years on sunshine alone carrying out surveillance or beaming the internet to the 4.5 billion people who lack it. Independence of energy and electri

US connected technologies companies Harman International Industries and Airbiquity have announced the first automotive grade end-to-end intrusion detection system (IDS) for connected vehicles at TU-Automotive Europe 2016 in Munich, Germany. The solution combines Harman's intrusion detection and prevention system inside the vehicle with Airbiquity's cloud-based Choreo service delivery platform and software and data management solution to provide a robust connected vehicle security threat detection and res

Siemens ITS is to host its first traffic enforcement user group forum next month. More than 50 road safety and civil enforcement representatives from local authorities across the UK are expected to assemble at The Crystal in London on 9 November to discuss current and future parking and civil enforcement technology in the UK. The meeting aims to provide Siemens ITS civil enforcement customers with the opportunity to share current issues and future requirements and hear what the company is doing to solve

Both the UITP and the International Transport Forum (ITF) have welcomed the United Nations High-Level Advisory Group report which recommends that greener, more efficient and sustainable transport can save trillions and help achieve the sustainable development goals. According to the report, Mobilizing Sustainable Transport for Development, greater investment in greener, more sustainable transport systems is essential for propelling the economic and social development that is vital to achieving the Sustai

New York City’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has selected TransCore to convert all nine of its bridges and tunnels to all-electronic tolling (AET). Under an accelerated roll-out schedule, TransCore will finish converting the first three facilities by January 2017. The remaining conversions will be completed by November 2017. Governor Andrew M. Cuomo first announced the New York Crossings Project in October, as a broad initiative to reduce traffic congestion and decrease vehicle emissions

Industrial device networking and communication solutions specialist Antaira Technologies has expanded its presence in the South America region with a new partner, Simantec Automation, in Brazil. US-based Simantec Automation, an official distributor partner of Antaira, recently expanded its branch offices in Brazil, in order to provide local industrial device networking support and services to industrial markets. Its addition to Antaira’s list of distributors will help Antaira provide solutions for the gr

Parkopedia is to provide parking data and payment services for the OnStar Go cognitive mobility platform recently announced by General Motors and IBM. Beginning in early 2017, OnStar will provide millions of GM drivers with the ability to connect and interact with their favourite brands. The platform will deliver personalised content through the dashboard and other digital channels supported by the OnStar Go network to make the most of time spent in the car. Combining OnStar’s vehicle connectivity and