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Ann Arbor smart-road proving center launches    Sep 28, 07   Oakland Business Review Center features technology aimed to improve road safety [Full Story] Powerful tool crunches commutes    Aug 30, 07   National Science Foundation Software crafts alternate routes for troubled commuters, predicts best time to hit the road [Full Story] TTI and EPA launch website to reduce idle emissions    Jun 13, 07   TTI Plan to increase idle reduction technology enters new phase [Full Story] I-64 information improvements    May 30, 07   Daily Press Final stages of a $130 million project brings traffic information to Peninsula motorists. [Full Story] Turnpike Enterprise prepares for next generation of asset data access    May 16, 07   Florida's Turnpike Enterprise Vision of ‘live’ field data collection and maintenance draws nearer [Full Story] Blancett's B2800 receives new product award    Apr 26, 07   Blancett Blancett receives Governor's New Product Award for its B2800 [Full Story] Florida's Turnpike Enterprise asset management tool wins Governor's New Product Award    Apr 16, 07   Florida's Turnpike Enterprise Turnpike Enterprise Asset Management System wins Florida's 2007 new product award [Full Story] New experiments on cement yield concrete results    Apr 11, 07   National Institute of Standards and Technology New experiments shed light on cement [Full Story] Quest Solutions to hold free estimating clinics at PCBC 2007    Mar 20, 07   Quest Solutions Quest Solutions will exhibit their digitized takeoff and estimating product line and conduct hands-on estimating clinics at PCBC 2007 [Full Story] New York's MTA to test cell phone 'farecard'    Dec 22, 06   am New York Consortium of credit card and wireless providers will test "tap-and-go" technology in cell phones to pay subway fare in NYC [Full Story] Topcon awarded world's first GNSS technology contract    Nov 16, 06   Topcon Tennessee contract embraces technology of the future [Full Story] Illinois Institute of Technology to take on highway safety    Oct 25, 06   Illinois Institute of Technology Illinois Institute of Technology professor awarded $1.03 million four-year grant [Full Story] Vollmer introduces 3-D laser-scanning technology    Jul 13, 06   Vollmer Associates New HDS tool captures data in precise detail [Full Story] Future of Intelligent Transportation Systems to be previewed in 4 U.S. cities    Jun 9, 06   AASHTO Journal June 9, 2006 Live demonstrations of intelligent transportation systems applications will take place in four cities across the country as part of the "Celebrate the Interstate!" coast-to-coast convoy, giving a preview of safety and convenience features drivers can look forward to in the not-so-distant future. [Full Story] HNTB granted patent for TrueViz 3-D modeling software system    Feb 24, 06   HNTB Cos. Proprietary software enhances interactive visualization for design analysis and public involvement for architecture, engineering and construction projects [Full Story] International’s telematics system receives Industry Innovation & Advancement of the Year Award    Feb 3, 06   International Truck and Engine Corp. International’s AWARE Vehicle Intelligence awarded top honor from Frost & Sullivan [Full Story] Atlas Copco introduces line of hand-held hydraulic tools    Jan 19, 06   Allen Zehyer, Managing Editor Company betting on advantages of hydraulics over pneumatics [Full Story] Mack first to offer stability protection for concrete customers    Jan 19, 06   Allen Zehyer, Managing Editor Electronic system can correct throttle, brakes to prevent rollovers [Full Story] Latest satellite technology to help monitor large bridges    Jun 27, 05   University of Nottingham University experts study one of Britain's landmarks in a bid to discover how the latest satellite technology could make bridges last longer and remain safe [Full Story] Latest satellite technology to help monitor large bridges    Jun 27, 05   University of Nottingham University experts study one of Britain's landmarks in a bid to discover how the latest satellite technology could make bridges last longer and remain safe [Full Story] Volvo invests in fuel cell technology to solve environmental problems linked to idling engines    Jun 17, 05   AB Volvo If trucks were equipped with a power unit driven by fuel cells, the carbon dioxide emissions from a single truck could be reduced by 20 to 30 tons per year [Full Story] Kansas leads the way in tire-pavement noise research    Apr 8, 05   The Transtec Group Public-private partners deliver a first of its kind noise measurement report [Full Story] Bid2Win software improves project management    Mar 17, 05   Roads & Bridges Staff Bid2Win software introduces browser-based Management Reporting Module [Full Story] Perfect position    Mar 16, 05   Roads & Bridges Staff Trimble announces system designed to provide contractors with construction positioning solution. [Full Story] tripGuide Metro Traffic System in Operation Today    Jan 13, 05   The Iowa Department of Transportation Although the system can’t control what happens on the roadways, it can detect and manage various traffic situations. [Full Story] tripGuide Metro Traffic System in Operation Today    Jan 13, 05   The Iowa Department of Transportation Although the system can’t control what happens on the roadways, it can detect and manage various traffic situations. [Full Story] Stormwater Concerns Generate Permeable Asphalt Technology    Dec 1, 04   National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) In an effort to treat and minimize stormwater at the source, one such project places a new twist on an old technology — a porous parking lot. [Full Story] Stormwater Concerns Generate Permeable Asphalt Technology    Dec 1, 04   National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) In an effort to treat and minimize stormwater at the source, one such project places a new twist on an old technology — a porous parking lot. [Full Story] Shanghai Expo Exhibits Over 70 Manufacturers    Nov 22, 04   Shanghai International Exhibition Co., Ltd. It is understood that the municipal government aims to turn Shanghai into a digital city… [Full Story] New pavement guide developed    Oct 29, 04   AASHTO Journal Aid would help design flexible, rigid and composite pavements using a method which evaluates use factors such as traffic, weather and road materials [Full Story] Meteorlogix awarded patent on GIS-based automated weather alert system    Oct 20, 04   Meteorlogix System notifies user by cell phone, PDA, e-mail or pager when bad weather is headed their way [Full Story] Meteorlogix awarded patent on GIS-based automated weather alert system    Oct 20, 04   Meteorlogix System notifies user by cell phone, PDA, e-mail or pager when bad weather is headed their way [Full Story] Emerging highway technology to spur state and local investment    Aug 31, 04   Input IT spending to accelerate to $2.5 billion in FY 2009 [Full Story] Emerging highway technology to spur state and local investment    Aug 31, 04   Input IT spending to accelerate to $2.5 billion in FY 2009 [Full Story] DSRC final rule published in Federal Register    Aug 4, 04   ITS America FCC adopts licensing and service rules for 5.9-GHz band [Full Story] DSRC final rule published in Federal Register    Aug 4, 04   ITS America FCC adopts licensing and service rules for 5.9-GHz band [Full Story] Switch to the future    Sep 26, 03   Roads&Bridges Technology unites truck cab, chassis and attachments [Full Story] JCB will develop new diesel engines    Sep 2, 03   AEM Manufacturer plans to come out with 4- and 6-liter versions [Full Story] Pavement with potential    Aug 15, 03 Salisbury Bypass project yields hard data on high-performance concrete roads [Full Story] Earthquake center names new director    Jul 30, 03 Michel Bruneau, Ph.D., will head the Multidisciplinary Center for Earthquake Engineering Research [Full Story] Volvo Trucks selects top dealer service techs for 2003    Jul 23, 03 Teams from U.S., Canada and Mexico share top honor [Full Story] VDOT projects expected to save $57 million    Jul 16, 03 Automated pothole patching and improved bridge construction contribute to the cost cutting [Full Story] Ohio Quick Clear is on the move    Jul 7, 03   AASHTO Set of policies and procedures for emergency responders should allow for the quick clearance of crash vehicles to reduce congestion [Full Story] Construction website jammed    May 29, 03   AED ConstructMyFuture reaches almost 91,000 students, teachers, counselors and parents in second year of operation [Full Story] Project to limit bus crashes approved      Chicago Tribune CTA aims to decrease accidents with bus cameras [Full Story]