Autonomous Vehicles Require Autonomous Roads
Whether it’s barrels blocking lanes or paint lines that aren’t visible, we’ve been building and managing roads for humans who can guess and anticipate intricate situations on the roads in ways machines never will. With the impending shift to self-driving vehicles motivated by the demand for shipping in the online economy, increasing labor and cost […]
Brighter Lanes And A Bright Opportunity To Drive Innovation
Roadway markings keep drivers safe, and it’s as simple as that. That’s why we have government agencies whose jobs are to manage and allocate resources to stripe roadways. However, the methods for collecting this data and finding areas of concern have become outdated and ineffective. According to the Federal Highway Administration, “From 2016 to 2018 an […]
The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) allocated funding to its member agencies
In a promising development for the safety and efficiency of North Central Texas roadways, the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) has recently allocated a substantial $2 million in funding to its member agencies. Effective from October 1, 2023, this financial infusion is designed to expedite the deployment of the Work Zone Data Exchange […]
Bentley Systems’ Acquisition of Blyncsy, Inc.: Paving the Way for a Digital and Autonomous Future
In the ever-evolving landscape of technology and innovation, strategic acquisitions often play a pivotal role in shaping the future of industries. One such acquisition that has sent ripples across the infrastructure and construction sector is Bentley Systems, Inc.’s acquisition of Blyncsy, Inc. This landmark move has not only solidified Bentley’s position as a world leader […]
How Improved Data Privacy Can Impact The Future Of The Gas Tax
The way we pay for our roads is changing. And it’s controversial. While most Americans pay for our roads at the gas pump, electric vehicle owners no longer have this ability. As electric vehicles become increasingly popular on roadways across the country, it raises the question—how will we pay for our roads in the future? […]
How Work Zone Reporting Can Help With Connected Vehicle Innovations
Work zone safety is imperative in today’s world, especially as we race toward a future of autonomous driving. The federal government just took a massive step toward improving the way we think about work zones with the Work Zone Data Exchange. WZDx allows agencies to upload harmonized work zone data to public feeds so that everybody […]
Electric Vehicles And The Impact On Infrastructure
As electric vehicles gain popularity on public roads, our infrastructure is met with new challenges—and not the problems you regularly hear about like creating new charging stations and energy grid enhancements. Rather, the mere weight of these vehicles will lead to rapid degradation of our roads. Electric cars weigh considerably more than gas-powered cars. For […]
AI And The Future Of Government Work
The government workscape is changing rapidly. This major shift is multifaceted with jobs switching to remote, an overall struggle to fill roles, budget cuts and the automation of many tasks. However, one thing is clear: Government agencies are being forced to do more with less. People are fleeing the public sector for private-sector jobs. In […]
How To Create A Faster Path To Autonomous Roadways
The dream of autonomous vehicles navigating through cities is no longer a far-distant future. In fact, it’s thought that as soon as 2030, as much as 9% of the total miles traveled on U.S. roads will be accounted for by autonomous cars. We already see this starting to happen in controlled environments like theme parks and large corporate […]
Our Piecemeal Approach To Data Privacy Needs Unification
Every day we see another news alert or story about a privacy breach, hack or loss of personal information. There are also times when we have been victims of our data being collected and illegally sold without us even knowing about it. Data collection of individuals has skyrocketed in recent years. The city of Seattle […]
