The Obama administration released its 2011 budget proposal on February 1st, which includes a request of $78.8 billion for FY2011, up from $77 billion in FY2010. The budget includes $530 million as part of the President’s Partnership for Sustainable Communities to help State and local governments invest in sustainable transportation infrastructure “that integrates with housing… Continue reading The US Federal Budget 2011 – Transportation, Infrastructure & Innovation
Tag: transit
Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)
In the United States, Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) is growing in popularity as a transportation option for public agencies. Some agencies are putting out Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for BRT installations, while many others are in the exploratory phase. However, Orange County in Los Angeles already has a wildly successful BRT system that was launched… Continue reading Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)
Why Shared Transport?
Sometime in the late 1970s or early 1980s, hitch-hiking around town or cross country became dangerous. Around the same time, credit became more abundant in the US and more people were able to buy cars than ever before. Cars also became increasingly important as people looked to raise their families in affordable housing further and… Continue reading Why Shared Transport?
Twitter for Transit Agencies
Twitter. Most often described with the off-putting title of “a microblogging platform”, Twitter is actually a highly effective business tool, through which an organization can provide a stream of short (140 character) updates (“tweets”) to an expanding community of followers. In the last year, Twitter has grown in popularity amongst transit agencies in the US… Continue reading Twitter for Transit Agencies
U.S. DOT announces first grants in Livability Initiative
U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood recently announced the availability of $280 million for urban circulator projects such as streetcars, buses, and bus facilities to support communities, expand business opportunities and improve people’s quality of life while also creating jobs. The money represents the first batch of funding by the Obama Administration for its Livability Initiative,… Continue reading U.S. DOT announces first grants in Livability Initiative
Avego Joins ITS America in seeking funding for Intelligent Transportation Systems
Avego has joined a diverse coalition of 70 business, environmental and transportation leaders in urging President Obama to invest in the deployment of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) to accelerate job creation and economic recovery. The coalition, which includes Former Transportation Secretary Mary E. Peters, the U.S. Chamber, T4 America, AAA and other public and private… Continue reading Avego Joins ITS America in seeking funding for Intelligent Transportation Systems
UCC Shared Transport Pilot Program Update
Last week Avego held its latest focus group with participants in its Shared Transport pilot program at University College Cork (UCC), in Ireland. As the meeting took place on Thanksgiving, it was a timely opportunity to thank the group for their continuing participation and to provide a preview of Avego V2.0. “We really appreciate everyone’s… Continue reading UCC Shared Transport Pilot Program Update
Futurefleet Winning Acceptance in the U.S.
Avego opens third office in North America Avego’s Futurefleet, which is built on top of the same transport management infrastructure that Avego’s Shared Transport consumer application runs on, is seeing an explosion of growth and acceptance in North America. Avego’s original, and still unique, strength of allowing consumers to advertise and / or book seats… Continue reading Futurefleet Winning Acceptance in the U.S.
Avego Wins Irish Software Association Award
On Friday, November 13th, Avego won the Emerging Software Business award at the Irish Software Association’s Software Industry Awards. This award is made to the most promising emerging software company in Ireland. Held at the Burlington Hotel in Dublin, the Software Industry Awards recognizes world-class contributions by indigenous software firms to Ireland’s smart economy. Avego… Continue reading Avego Wins Irish Software Association Award
Avego Presents at the ITS World Congress
Last month, Avego presented at the 16th World Congress and Exhibition on Intelligent Transport Systems and Services (ITS) in Stockholm, Sweden. The theme of the event, ‘ITS in Daily Life’, explored how ITS can improve everyday mobility. The conference, which was attended by 4,000 transport professionals, provided a perfect venue for Avego to present our… Continue reading Avego Presents at the ITS World Congress