Stories tagged with intelligent transportation systems
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Smarter transportation case study #14: Employer Commuter Benefits Program in Santa Clara, Calif.October 26, 2010
By Transportation for America
Under Sun Microsystems’ Employer Commuter Benefits Program, employees can work from one of several campuses or from home, and company-sponsored shuttles are available to transport them. Our new report on smarter mobility demonstrates how existing and emerging technologies can squeeze more capacity from over-burdened highways, help commuters avoid traffic delays and expand and improve transportation options, all while saving money and creating jobs. (From our series of 14 case studies.)
October 25, 2010
By Transportation for America
Under Oakland’s GreenTRIP program, developers are accountable for how their projects will impact the community’s transportation needs. Our new report on smarter mobility demonstrates how existing and emerging technologies can squeeze more capacity from over-burdened highways, help commuters avoid traffic delays and expand and improve transportation options, all while saving money and creating jobs. (From our series of 14 case studies.)
October 22, 2010
By Transportation for America
The Washington State Legislature passed a law in 1991 aimed at encouraging employer-based programs that promote alternatives to driving alone, with the hopes that this step would relieve roadways and clear the air. Our new report on smarter mobility demonstrates how existing and emerging technologies can squeeze more capacity from over-burdened highways, help commuters avoid traffic delays and expand and improve transportation options, all while saving money and creating jobs. (From our series of 14 case studies.)
Smarter transportation case study #11: Getaround – social carsharing based in San Francisco, CAOctober 21, 2010
By Transportation for America
San Francisco-based Getaround Inc. utilizes a smartphone application to help match customers with underutilized cars, increasing options for non-car owners without adding more vehicles to the road. Our new report on smarter mobility demonstrates how existing and emerging technologies can squeeze more capacity from over-burdened highways, help commuters avoid traffic delays and expand and improve transportation options, all while saving money and creating jobs. (From our series of 14 case studies.)
October 20, 2010
By Transportation for America
Carpooling has been around for a while now, but Cork, Ireland’s Dynamic Ridesharing program brings drivers and passengers together in real time, extending the public transportation network using private automobiles. Our new report on smarter mobility demonstrates how existing and emerging technologies can squeeze more capacity from over-burdened highways, help commuters avoid traffic delays and expand and improve transportation options, all while saving money and creating jobs. (From our series of 14 case studies.)
October 19, 2010
By Transportation for America
Automobile use in Chennai, India is growing by 13 percent a year and a new transportation hub has helped to integrate the city’s diverse transit network for both residents and visitors. Our new report on smarter mobility demonstrates how existing and emerging technologies can squeeze more capacity from over-burdened highways, help commuters avoid traffic delays and expand and improve transportation options, all while saving money and creating jobs. (From our series of 14 case studies.)
October 18, 2010
By Transportation for America
Rapid growth and a growing tourism industry prompted Salt Lake City officials to bring increased efficiency and connectivity to the area’s bus system. Our new report on smarter mobility demonstrates how existing and emerging technologies can squeeze more capacity from over-burdened highways, help commuters avoid traffic delays and expand and improve transportation options, all while saving money and creating jobs. (From our series of 14 case studies.)
October 15, 2010
By Transportation for America
A first-in-the-region bikesharing program has increased transportation options and improved public health in this town 40 miles outside Philadelphia. Our new report on smarter mobility demonstrates how existing and emerging technologies can squeeze more capacity from over-burdened highways, help commuters avoid traffic delays and expand and improve transportation options, all while saving money and creating jobs. (From our series of 14 case studies.)
October 14, 2010
By Transportation for America
In Minneapolis, priority lanes and differential pricing have cleared a key interstate during peak hours and allowed more commuters to utilize public transit. Our new report on smarter mobility demonstrates how existing and emerging technologies can squeeze more capacity from over-burdened highways, help commuters avoid traffic delays and expand and improve transportation options, all while saving money and creating jobs. (From our series of 14 case studies.)
October 13, 2010
By Transportation for America
Portland officials improved the timing and coordination of traffic signals in 17 key intersections, resulting in lower auto emissions and less traffic. Our new report on smarter mobility demonstrates how existing and emerging technologies can squeeze more capacity from over-burdened highways, help commuters avoid traffic delays and expand and improve transportation options, all while saving money and creating jobs.

