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
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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)
Avego Partners with VPSI
World’s largest vanpool service provider incorporates Avego’s Shared Transport technology. Avego is pleased to announce that it has partnered with VPSI to develop an integrated technology solution for the company, including providing its groundbreaking Shared Transport technology, all of which will make it easier and more convenient for commuters in the United States to join… Continue reading Avego Partners with VPSI
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
Avego Managing Director speaks at TRB 89th Annual Meeting in Washington, DC
Avego Managing Director, Sean O’Sullivan, will be speaking next week at the 89th annual Transportation Research Board (TRB) meeting in Washington, DC, as part of a workshop titled “Reinventing Carpooling to Meet Transportation’s Greatest Challenges”. Mr. O’Sullivan is joining other transportation industry luminaries during this three hour workshop, which takes place on January 10th (1.30PM… Continue reading Avego Managing Director speaks at TRB 89th Annual Meeting in Washington, DC
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.