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ITS REPORT Issue 1
May 5 - May 21, 2007
Dear Reader:
We hope you enjoy this most recent edition of ITS Report.
1) IT'S HARD TO CRASH WITH THIS
"I've seen a glimpse of a future when vehicles do much more to keep drivers safe and commutes smooth. You'll be hearing more about Vehicle Infrastructure Integration, or VII for short. It's all about wireless and satellite technologies enabling automobiles to send and receive information to other vehicles and roadside communication devices, with the ultimate goal of using all that communication to make driving safer and more efficient." Detroit Free Press, May 21, 2007. Read more
2) TOLL ROADS TAKE A TOLL ON VIRGINIA
"Virginia's transportation crisis led many lawmakers to seek creative ways to pay for roads without directly asking taxpayers for the money. One popular solution with the anti-government crowd is allowing the private sector to operate state highways as toll roads. Such public-private deals, however, usually do not serve the public interest."The Roanoke Times, May 21, 2007. Read more
3) FROZEN GAS TAX LEADS TO TOLL ROADS
"A cash crunch is fast approaching for the government trust fund that pays to build and repair highways and bridges. The federal tax on a gallon of gas has not risen in 14 years and Congress is reluctant to increase it. People are demanding more fuel-efficient vehicles _ less gasoline used, fewer dollars for the fund. States already are looking for other places for road-building money _ toll road and consumption-based sales taxes, for example."Washington Post, May 21, 2007. Read more
4) INTERGIS FORMS STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH NOVATRACKER COMBINING BEST IN BREED LOGISTICS SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE
"InterGis, the leader in automated routing, scheduling, and vehicle optimization solutions, has formed a strategic partnership with NovaTracker, developer of the world's most intelligent GPS tracking solutions to offer the most efficient software and highly configurable wireless GPS technologies." Sys-Con Media, May 16, 2007. Read more
5) LOADING AUTOMATION INC. INTRODUCES THE AUTOMATED TRUCK LOADING SYSTEM (ATLS) TO NORTH AMERICAN MARKET
"Loading Automation, Inc., a premiere Systems Integrator specializing in automated vehicle loading systems, is proud to announce their partnership with Paco Corp., a Canadian based equipment manufacturer. Paco has developed and proven the Automated Trailer Loading System (ATLS) which is capable of loading and unloading all standard, non-dedicated over-the-road refrigerated, dry freight and container trailers with palletized or slip sheeted product."Modern Materials Handling, May 7, 2007. Read more
6) FEELING CAMERA SHY
"As the idea of red-light cameras arises in Nassau County, the devices have made New York City streets safer, some say, but in other parts of the country they have been challenged as unconstitutional and invasive. More than 2.6 million summonses have been issued in New York City through 2005 since the program's inception in 1993. One hundred cameras now monitor city intersections."Newsday.com, May 21, 2007. Read more
7) NO MORE TOLLBOOTHS? NY/NJ BRIDGES MAY GO ALL ELECTRONIC
"The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey may consider switching to all-electronic toll collection on bridges and tunnels to improve traffic flow." The News Journal, May 15, 2007. Read more
8) EXPERIENCE THE VII TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE AT ITS AMERICA'S 2007 ANNUAL MEETING & EXPOSITION
"ITS America will present a VII Technology Showcase at our 2007 Annual Meeting & Exposition. The showcase will be staged in the Prairie Schooner parking lot, just outside the Palm Springs Convention Center. A 30-second walk from the exhibit hall to approximately 100,000 square feet of outdoor demonstrations!"ITS America. Read more
9) NISSAN OPENS ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY CENTRE IN JAPAN
"Nissan Motor Company has inaugurated the Nissan Advanced Technology Centre (NATC), its latest state-of-the-art R&D facility, located in Kanagawa prefecture, Japan. The new centre will spearhead innovations in environmental and safety technologies, allowing Nissan's vehicle development engineers to work more effectively in one centralised facility." ITS International, May 17, 2007. Read more
10) AVIS CONNECT SERVICE LAUNCHES IN SAN FRANCISO
"Avis Rent A Car System, LLC brings portable Wi-Fi connectivity to the travel industry with the launch of its new Avis Connect service. Avis Connect enables travelers to enjoy broadband wireless Internet portable connectivity throughout their trip."Telematics Journal, May 21, 2007. Read more
Sincerely,
ITS Report