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How new public transportation technology is prioritizing passenger safety

CIO Business Intelligence

So it’s not surprising the recent Bipartisan Infrastructure Law earmarked $91 billion in guaranteed funding for public transportation , with priority areas of public safety, climate, transport equity and investing in new public transportation technology. This has produced a number of interesting technology use cases.

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Washington state launches program to cut costs of new and used EVs for low-income residents

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on Tuesday announcing program that will provide instant rebates for low-income consumers who are buying or leasing electric vehicles. Governor’s Office Photo) Washington leaders on Tuesday announced a $45 million program aiming to make electric vehicles more affordable for the state’s low-income residents.

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How transportation agencies can maximize infrastructure investments with network modernization

CIO Business Intelligence

Across roads, highways, rails, and airports, federal, state and local transit authorities are rolling out new digital infrastructure to enhance safety and make transportation more efficient. However, the vast amount of data these systems collect requires a robust network infrastructure to ensure the data is captured quickly and securely.

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Uber will acquire public transportation software company Routematch

The Verge

Uber announced that it will acquire Routematch, an Atlanta-based company that develops software for public transportation agencies. Routematch, which was founded in 2000, sells software to public transit agencies for data management, dispatching, trip booking, and ticketing. Uber didn’t disclose the terms of the deal.

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Inrix to acquire Portland startup Ride Report, which helps cities manage mobility programs

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(Ride Report Image) Transportation software company Inrix acquired Ride Report , a Portland, Ore.-based It also works with mobility operators to audit data from shared bicycles, scooters, and other transit options. Clients range from businesses looking for location and traffic data, to various public sector agencies.

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Oracle Cloud SCM gets new capabilities to help manage logistics

CIO Business Intelligence

The new features appear in its Oracle Transportation Management and Oracle Global Trade Management applications, and include expanded business intelligence capabilities, enhanced logistics network modelling, a new trade incentive program, and an updated Transportation Management Mobile application. billion in 2021.

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Bellevue awarded $1.4M to test tech that adjusts traffic signals in real time for pedestrian safety

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Department of Transportation SMART grant. Department of Transportation to pilot the use of technologies aimed at making pedestrians safer when they cross intersections. Route 97 that would collect key safety and road condition data and send safety messages in real time. City of Bellevue Image) The City of Bellevue, Wash.,