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Seattle’s new transportation director on electric vehicles, remote work, company shuttles, and more

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Greg Spotts, the new director of Seattle’s Department of Transportation. Since moving from Los Angeles to take the helm of Seattle’s Department of Transportation in September, Greg Spotts has been busy learning about his new home. What can business and tech leaders do to support transportation? SDOT Photo).

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Drivers will face $75 ticket in Seattle as part of camera-enforced effort to keep intersections clear

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The pilot program from the Seattle Department of Transportation is intended to ease congestion, improve public safety and increase mobility for people with disabilities. Cameras will record the rear license plate of violators.

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Experimental zero-emissions last-mile delivery hub launches in Seattle as a test for urban logistics

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The hub, in a parking lot near the Space Needle, brings together companies working in transportation, delivery logistics and food preparation to help solve the “last mile” problem — the expense and environmental cost of the last leg of delivery. (Seattle Neighborhood Hub Photos).

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Seattle approves law authorizing more automated speed cameras in bid to curb street racing

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Seattle uses speed cameras manufactured by Verra Mobility, a publicly traded company based near Phoenix. It captures photo and video of the vehicle and license plate if the speed exceeds a limit set by the city. The cameras feature a roadside radar-based system that measures the speed of a vehicle.

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Uber wins license battle in London, one of its biggest markets

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Uber has won its battle to operate in London, one of its biggest markets, after a judge found that the company had addressed safety concerns. Read More.

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Tech Moves: Tegria adds execs; JPMorgan leader retiring; Angi hires former Expedia exec; and more

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A licensed general internist, Gensinger has expertise in clinical informatics and software design. Matthew Carpentieri joined Seattle transportation logistics and supply chain company FlavorCloud as head of partnerships, moving from ShipMonk, where he was senior director of partnerships.

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Fraport goes all in on private 5G network

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Oswald adds the importance of illumination for operation because when material or equipment have to be transported to an aircraft over long distances, it’s time-consuming for employees since the speed limit on the apron is 30 km/h. Autonomous vehicles controlled by 5G would help to alleviate this.

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