When it comes to transportation and mobility, the private sector has been spearheading the development and deployment of autonomous, electrified, and innovative city-connected infrastructure technologies.

Drivers know to slow down as they approach a school zone when they see signs, flashing lights or perhaps the school building itself. Now for drivers in Cary, there’s also an app for that.

Chattanooga will be home to the nation’s largest electric vehicle “living testbed,” thanks to $9.2 million in funding for a project proposed by the city and scientists at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga with municipal, private industry and research partners.

‘Tis the season for big cheeses and small progeny to commence in their daily rituals of tracing the same paths to and from their learning hives. Yes, schools are back in session……..

Applied Information uses infrastructure-to-vehicle (I2V), wireless telematics, and tightly-integrated solutions for roadway safety and efficiency. Their solutions range from intelligent transportation systems (ITS) to connected traffic cabinets and connected vehicle solutions that use C-V2X.

Most drivers have experienced a speeding fire truck or police vehicle quickly approaching from behind requiring them to quickly react to get out of the way. The danger of these situations is compounded when approaching a busy intersection at high speed when the traffic light is red. For the first responders rushing to a scene, speeding through red lights at intersections is not only dangerous to themselves, but for other nearby drivers and pedestrians.