ITS America has chosen Dr John Miles as technical editor for a new web-based resource on ITS. With funding from the US Department of Transportation (USDOT), the society plans to publish in mid-2014 in partnership with the World Road Association (PIARC) on the latter’s website.
The International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association (IBTTA) and ITS America have both responded positively to President Donald Trump’s address to Congress, where he outlined his administration’s priorities, including repairing and rebuilding America’s transportation infrastructure. Trump said he will ask lawmakers to approve legislation that would see a US$1 trillion investment in infrastructure, funded by a mix of direct federal investment and private financing, according to The Hill.
Daktronics is unveiling what it says is a market game-changer, the VF-2360 variable message sign (VMS). Through strict research and development, Daktronics built the VF-2360 next-generation digital display to meet the high demands of traffic agencies around the world. Full-colour capabilities enable motorists to understand messages quickly. The display also provides superior uptime and high reliability through redundant signal paths. The VF-2360 increases flexibility by offering display sizes ranging from
