Several transportation groups are calling on a Senate panel to direct the Federal Communications Commission to reconsider its proposal to shift a portion of auto safety airwaves for broadband uses.
June 23, 2020Business, Technology, Equipment, Perspective
Perspective: Time to Prepare for the 3G Sunset
Multiple factors coming together can be a perfect storm, and the imminent 3G cellular network shutdown in 2022 certainly qualifies.
December 27, 2021Government, Business, Technology, Autonomous
Groups Seek Panel’s Action on FCC Transportation Spectrum Proposal
Government, Business, Technology, Safety
FCC Extends 5.9 GHz Spectrum Proposal Comment Deadline
The Federal Communications Commission recently extended the opportunity to reply to comments on its proposed rulemaking to dedicate a significant aspect of auto safety airwaves for broadband uses.
March 30, 2020Business, Technology, Safety
ITS America Criticizes FCC’s 5.9 GHz Spectrum Proposal
WASHINGTON — A move by the Federal Communications Commission to proceed with a proposal that would devote much of auto safety airwaves to broadband uses was criticized by a key stakeholder at the Transportation Research Board annual meeting Jan. 13.
January 13, 2020Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Fuel, Autonomous
Safety, Productivity to Improve With Proliferation of Autonomous Trucks, Executives Say
ATLANTA — Advancements in the technology facilitating autonomous trucks will enhance safety and productivity across the freight sector, two executives helping to drive the issue said at the Connected Fleets USA conference Sept. 25.
September 25, 2017TCA
How the US DOT Harnesses Mobility Data to Make More Intelligent Transportation Systems
Although the Department of Transportation has operated the Intelligent Transportations Systems Joint Program Office for decades, the recent technological advances in vehicle connectivity and smart infrastructure design have led to a number of programs adaptable for state and local governments.
April 11, 2017Business, Technology
Connected Vehicle Technologies a Priority For Next Highway Bill, Rep. Graves Says
Establishing programs that transportation officials and experts may use to devise strategies to reduce congestion through advanced technologies will need to be a part of the next long-term transportation bill, Rep. Sam Graves (R-Mo.) told stakeholders June 9.
June 20, 2016