Transportation Radio

Just in time for winter weather, the One-Stop Shop for Rural Traveler Information now includes many of the states in the western lower 48.

The damp, chilly night didn't discourage those attending the Women of ITS New Jersey's networking event in Newark.

Where are there opportunities for women in the transportation field and how do they learn of them? Networking events are one way and Transportation Radio attended such a gathering in Newark, New Jersey.

Like many toll roads in the world, the Maine Turnpike handles a mix of traffic. However, the highway is also distinctive in several respects. Transportation Radio learned more in a discussion with two officials of the agency during a visit to their headquarters in Portland.

Cars and radio have been constant companions for decades. As traffic increased over the years radio has been the place people have turned to learn where the problems are and how to get around them. As vehicles become connected to the Internet, that might be changing. The DASH Conference brought experts together to see what those changes might mean. Larry Rosin of Edison Research was one of the speakers and he talked to Transportation Radio after the event.

Beacons are one of the newest forms of technology which allow organizations to communicate location-specific information. The Chicago Transit Authority and Titan have announce a pilot program to test the technology in some Chicago rail stations.

Transportation Radio spoke with Dave Etherington, Titan’s Chief Strategy Officer, to learn more about the project.

Elected officials, representatives of New Jersey Transit, and residents along the Raritan Valley Line attended an open house Monday evening of the Raritan Valley Rail Coalition.

What's the role of the federal government in the future of ITS? What's the difference between connected and autonomous vehicles? Is there such a thing as a connected pedestrian? Ken Leonard, Director of US DOT's ITS Joint Program Office answers these questions and more.

ATRI has its first female chairman. Judy McReynolds talks to Transportation Radio about her role and the organization.

After serving as president and CEO of ITS America for the past seven years, Scott Belcher is moving to the Telecommunications Industry Association. Transportation Radio spoke with him at the ITS New Jersey annual meeting.