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California "Pay as You Drive" Insurance Proposal Stirs Privacy Concerns

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 19:57:00 +0100

Auto insurance becomes a "metered utility."

Midwest Vies for Stimulus Aid for Fast Rail

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 09:51:00 +0100

U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, a former Illinois congressman, has made clear that the Midwest rail project is a priority for the White House.

Economic Stimulus: Five Tips for Better Government IT Projects (Opinion)

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 07:00:00 +0100

IT project management strategies for state and local governments.

Virginia Telework Day is Aug. 3

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 18:24:00 +0100

Businesses are encouraged to participate as a way to test business continuity plans for an emergency.

New York Considering Wireless Broadband on Commuter Trains

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 20:53:00 +0100

Massachusetts and San Francisco Bay Area already offer Wi-Fi on rails.

"Warning, You Are Approaching a Radar-Controlled Speed Camera"

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 16:40:00 +0100

Camera locations provide a warning when a motorist is approaching one of the camera-equipped intersections.

Virginia Submits High-Speed Rail Pre-applications

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 07:01:00 +0100

"The availability of ARRA funds will help deliver more transportation choices and economic benefits to the public much more quickly than we would otherwise be able to achieve."

The Hook: San Francisco Reboots Towing

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:42:00 +0100

The disposal of unclaimed vehicles -- estimated by some reports to be as many as one quarter of those towed -- is a big source of revenue.

Japanese Employees Face "Smile-Measuring" Software

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 07:02:00 +0100

Scores based on eye movement, lip curvature and wrinkles.

Boston Developing Apple iPhone Application to Report City Complaints

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 17:55:00 +0100

Boston's Citizen Connect iPhone application will let residents make complaints -- complete with a photo and location information -- about city nuisances.