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Conduent Implements I-64 Hampton Roads Express Lanes Tolling System for the Virginia Department of Transportation

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Thursday, April 25, 2024

Conduent Transportation, a global provider of smart mobility technology solutions and business unit of Conduent Incorporated (Nasdaq: CNDT), today announced the implementation of an Express Lanes tolling system in Virginia.

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  • Conduent Transportation, a global provider of smart mobility technology solutions and business unit of Conduent Incorporated (Nasdaq: CNDT), today announced the implementation of an Express Lanes tolling system in Virginia.
  • The system, which went live March 17 on a segment of the I-64 Hampton Roads Express Lanes , was designed by Conduent as part of a 2021 contract from the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT).
  • Conduent will operate and maintain an innovative and completely overhead vehicle classification system, a traffic-responsive dynamic pricing system and an automated license plate recognition system, as well as conduct license plate image reviews for VDOT.
  • “Our tolling solutions also improve operational efficiency, accuracy and customer service for transportation and tolling authorities.

Iteris Chosen by Virginia Department of Transportation to Create Traffic Operations Strategic Plan

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

(NASDAQ: ITI), the world’s trusted technology ecosystem for smart mobility infrastructure management, today announced it has been awarded a new contract by the Virginia Department of Transportation for a statewide smart mobility initiative.

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  • (NASDAQ: ITI), the world’s trusted technology ecosystem for smart mobility infrastructure management, today announced it has been awarded a new contract by the Virginia Department of Transportation for a statewide smart mobility initiative.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240305733136/en/
    Iteris Chosen by Virginia Department of Transportation to Create Traffic Operations Strategic Plan (Photo: Business Wire)
    This contract involves operations planning and on-call services support.
  • Under the terms of the contract, Iteris, with input and collaboration from VHB, Kimley-Horn, and Prime AE, will develop a Traffic Operations Strategic Plan (TOSP) for the state of Virginia, which will encompass all programs within the scope of Traffic Operations and will define a path forward for the future of VDOT's Traffic Operations Program .
  • “We are thrilled to build upon our longstanding partnership with VDOT,” said Dr. Moe Zarean, general manager, mobility operations services at Iteris.

FHWA and Roadway Safety Foundation Honor 10 Life-Saving Projects

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

WASHINGTON, Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ten innovative highway safety projects, representing the very best of the nation's roadway safety practices, were honored today with National Roadway Safety Awards at a Capitol Hill ceremony. Two additional projects received honorable mentions.

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  • The awards were presented by the leadership of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Roadway Safety Foundation (RSF), which jointly sponsor the competition.
  • Begun in 1999, the biennial National Roadway Safety Awards honor initiatives that improve roadway safety at the state and local level.
  • "The stubbornly elevated fatality numbers underscore the urgent need for innovations like the National Roadway Safety Award honorees' projects," said Roadway Safety Foundation Executive Director Bruce Hamilton.
  • Applicants for the National Roadway Safety Awards were encouraged to nominate projects and programs that are innovative, effective and cost efficient.

Transurban and Partners Demonstrate the Future of Safer Travel with Connected Autonomous Vehicles on Virginia Express Lanes

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Monday, October 16, 2023

Transurban and our partners know we must continually innovate to keep travelers safer as technology enables the next generation of transportation,” said Mike Discenza, Acting President, Transurban North America.

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  • Transurban and our partners know we must continually innovate to keep travelers safer as technology enables the next generation of transportation,” said Mike Discenza, Acting President, Transurban North America.
  • “Smart roads, like Transurban’s Express Lanes, are leading the way in integrated infrastructure technology—and we are just getting started.
  • The trials and demonstrations on the 395 Express Lanes mark the twelfth such study, following previous research on fully and partially autonomous vehicles and driverless heavy trucking.
  • A new partnership with Silicon Valley’s Plus was launched earlier this year to further autonomous trucking research in Australia.

Dimagi Expands Global Public and Community Health Technology Across U.S.

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dimagi, a technology partner for public and community health, has announced an expansion of its globally-acclaimed products and services across the United States. Dimagi's flagship product, CommCare, which has been developed and refined through 3,000+ successful global projects with international governments and NGOs, will now be widely available to support pressing and complex public and community health initiatives across the U.S.

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  • CommCare was first offered to the U.S. market during the Covid-19 pandemic and is now available to support organizations in a broad array of public and community health initiatives.
  • When partnered with agencies and organizations, CommCare enables programs across behavioral and public health providing solutions for bed and patient tracking, care coordination, provider directories and referral systems.
  • Founded in 2002 out of MIT and Harvard Medical School's joint division Health Science Tech, Dimagi was among the first Certified B Corporations established in Massachusetts.
  • SureAdhere is currently deployed in Vermont and Illinois as a VDOT tool for Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), with an additional 388 county public health agencies across 18 states utilizing SureAdhere for tuberculosis treatment support.

Virginia Department of Transportation Selects Iteris for Traffic Operations Support Services

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Thursday, April 27, 2023

(NASDAQ: ITI), the world’s trusted technology ecosystem for smart mobility infrastructure management, today announced that it has been chosen by Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) to provide statewide traffic operations support services, representing continued demand for Iteris’ managed services and software-as-a-service in a key geographic market.

Key Points: 
  • (NASDAQ: ITI), the world’s trusted technology ecosystem for smart mobility infrastructure management, today announced that it has been chosen by Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) to provide statewide traffic operations support services, representing continued demand for Iteris’ managed services and software-as-a-service in a key geographic market.
  • Additionally, Iteris will provide operations support for VDOT’s 24/7 Network Operations Center (NOC).
  • This service improves traffic sensor uptime for improved overall operations, and management of traffic signals and highway intelligent transportation systems.
  • Iteris will also provide further program support services such as contractor performance management, asset database management, asset inventory management, and network change management.

Iteris Selected by Virginia Department of Transportation for Statewide Traffic Operation Center Services

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Thursday, April 6, 2023

Iteris, Inc. (NASDAQ: ITI), the world’s trusted technology ecosystem for smart mobility infrastructure management, today announced that it has been chosen to provide traffic and incident management support to Virginia Department of Transportation ’s Traffic Operation Center (TOC) Services Program, representing continued demand for Iteris’ mobility consulting services in the mid-Atlantic.

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  • Iteris, Inc. (NASDAQ: ITI), the world’s trusted technology ecosystem for smart mobility infrastructure management, today announced that it has been chosen to provide traffic and incident management support to Virginia Department of Transportation ’s Traffic Operation Center (TOC) Services Program, representing continued demand for Iteris’ mobility consulting services in the mid-Atlantic.
  • This two-year, $13.2 million sub-contract agreement with AECOM will have a statewide impact, covering all Virginia cities and counties.
  • Virginia has five total Traffic Operation Centers which monitor traffic and travel conditions, inform travelers, dispatch personnel to respond to incidents, and coordinate traffic information and signals, with an overall goal of ensuring safe travel.
  • “We are thrilled to continue to extend our partnership with VDOT,” said Dr. Moe Zarean, general manager, mobility operations services at Iteris.

Canon Virginia, Inc. Uses Innovative Process to Pelletize and Recycle Waste Toner for Asphalt Mixtures in Roadway Use

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Thursday, August 25, 2022

The Recycled Toner Pellet (RTP) project was the result of an activity to find a use for waste toner by pelletizing the material and using it in asphalt for local roadways.

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  • The Recycled Toner Pellet (RTP) project was the result of an activity to find a use for waste toner by pelletizing the material and using it in asphalt for local roadways.
  • "The focus is on reducing environmental impact, Basic Construction shares this commitment, which made this project successful for our community."
  • The Recycled Toner Pellet process begins when CETI receives returned toner cartridges from consumers.
  • Metals are recycled through outside partners, but Toner is shipped to Newport News for CVI to begin the pelletization process.

Iteris Selected by Virginia Department of Transportation for Connected and Automated Vehicle Initiative

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Thursday, August 18, 2022

(NASDAQ: ITI), the worlds trusted technology ecosystem for smart mobility infrastructure management, today announced that it has been awarded a sub-contract by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) for connected and automated vehicle (CAV) related planning services, representing continued demand for Iteris specialized consulting services in a key geographic market.

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  • (NASDAQ: ITI), the worlds trusted technology ecosystem for smart mobility infrastructure management, today announced that it has been awarded a sub-contract by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) for connected and automated vehicle (CAV) related planning services, representing continued demand for Iteris specialized consulting services in a key geographic market.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220818005025/en/
    Iteris Selected by Virginia Department of Transportation for Connected and Automated Vehicle Initiative (Photo: Business Wire)
    The project supports VDOTs initiative to keep pace with advancements in CAV technologies.
  • The goal is to ensure an efficient transition to future transportation systems management and operations.
  • This is achieved through an understanding of CAV data needs, cybersecurity and privacy risks, technology trends, and the potential for altering the transportation data paradigm.

Iteris Awarded a Multimillion-dollar Contract by Virginia Department of Transportation for Traffic, Traveler and Road Information Program (TTRIP) Services for Statewide Transportation Operations

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Tuesday, July 19, 2022

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220719005319/en/
    Iteris Awarded a Multimillion-dollar Contract by Virginia Department of Transportation for Traffic, Traveler and Road Information Program (TTRIP) Services for Statewide Transportation Operations.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    The deal begins its initial phase of a multi-year contract with an $11.4 million order.
  • Under the terms of the new multi-year contract, Iteris will provide VDOT platform-as-a-service capabilities, including an extensive data portal, next generation real-time traveler information system, new incident management tools and upgraded video distribution services on a statewide basis.
  • The Traveler Information Services will provide personalized alerts through website, phone and mobile applications to help VDOT and its partners communicate with the travelers in Virginia.