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Tile of Spain Announces Winners of the 2023 Edition of the Tile of Spain Awards

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
Arnau, House, Nature, NUA, Interior design, SPEECH architectural office, Interior, Bus stop, Architecture

MIAMI, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tile of Spain, the international brand representing more than 100 ceramic tile manufacturers belonging to the Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers Association (ASCER) announces the winners of the 22nd annual Tile of Spain Awards of Architecture and Interior Design.

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  • MIAMI, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tile of Spain, the international brand representing more than 100 ceramic tile manufacturers belonging to the Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers Association (ASCER) announces the winners of the 22nd annual Tile of Spain Awards of Architecture and Interior Design.
  • Ripoll-Tizón adapted to the steep topography of Puntiró, Mallorca, Spain to craft a single-family home that has a unique relationship with its surrounding landscape.
  • Resolved into different levels, the floor plan of the residence follows the natural profile of the land, allowing occupants to truly become one with nature.
  • Here, the jury highlighted the use of a timeless, standard tile throughout the home, adapted to fit in with its plasticity.

Porsche Experience Center Atlanta celebrates grand opening of a 2nd track

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Friday, March 31, 2023
Acceleration, Ice, Laguna Seca, Corkscrew, Element, PEC, Carousel, City, Restaurant, Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport, WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, PCNA, Bus stop, Amusement park, Road, Porsche

Atlanta, March 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Porsche Experience Center Atlanta (PEC) officially opened its second driver development track on Thursday at an invite-only grand opening celebration.

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  • Atlanta, March 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Porsche Experience Center Atlanta (PEC) officially opened its second driver development track on Thursday at an invite-only grand opening celebration.
  • The milestone event at the headquarters of Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA) was celebrated by current and former Porsche racers, Porsche executives, local business leaders and officials from the cities of Atlanta and Hapeville.
  • It adds a new dimension to our sports car experience,” said Kjell Gruner, President and CEO of Porsche Cars North America, “I’m proud to be opening the new site, welcoming our guests and – once more – to be investing in the Atlanta area as we celebrate our 25th year in the city.”
    The Porsche Experience Center in Atlanta has welcomed nearly 400,000 guests since opening in 2015 with its first track.
  • Click here to book time on the new track and learn more about the Porsche Experience Center in Atlanta.

STL wins AQTr Excellence Award for its online bus crowdedness estimator

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Friday, November 6, 2020
Laval, Quebec, MTA Bus Time, Bus stop, Public transport bus service, Transport, Public transport, Exo, QUEBEC

LAVAL, QC, Nov. 6, 2020 /CNW Telbec/ - Yesterday, the Socit de transport de Laval (STL) was presented with the award during a virtual gala hosted by the Association qubcoise du transport (AQTr) for its online tool that tells riders how crowded their bus should be.

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  • LAVAL, QC, Nov. 6, 2020 /CNW Telbec/ - Yesterday, the Socit de transport de Laval (STL) was presented with the award during a virtual gala hosted by the Association qubcoise du transport (AQTr) for its online tool that tells riders how crowded their bus should be.
  • take an earlier or later bus, get on or off at a different bus stop, use another bus route nearby, etc.
  • STL buses have been equipped with GPS technology and passenger counters for years, which record on a daily basis how many passengers are on the bus at each stop, for each bus route, at each scheduled bus time.
  • The STL's regular bus network consists of 47 routes, some 2,700 stops and covers over 1,500 kilometres across the Laval territory.

Chambéry moves forward with phase two of e-paper bus stop project with Papercast

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Friday, October 9, 2020
Display technology, Transport, Public transport, Electrical engineering, Keolis, SNCF, Chambry, Public transport timetable, E Ink, Synchro, Electronic paper, Bus stop

Part of the Synchro intermodal mobility network in Chambry, Synchro BUS is now operated by Keolis through its subsidiary Keolis Chambry.

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  • Part of the Synchro intermodal mobility network in Chambry, Synchro BUS is now operated by Keolis through its subsidiary Keolis Chambry.
  • Synchro BUS is replacing paper timetables with live information on upcoming bus departures, as well as service disruptions and commercial messages.
  • They selected Papercast solar powered 13.3" e-paper bus stop displays, which uses E Ink technology, following a head-to-head selection process against LCD and LED based solutions.
  • This second phase follows a highly successful first and will result in a total of 34 e-paper bus stops across the city centre.

The first multifunction e-paper bus stop display goes on trial in Poland

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Wednesday, September 23, 2020
Display technology, Transportation planning, Electronic engineering, Electronic paper, Paper, Public transport timetable, Transport, Bus stop, Computing

Spring of Nations will have the opportunity to test the bus stop display.

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  • Spring of Nations will have the opportunity to test the bus stop display.
  • Mikoaj Kwiatkowski of Trapeze Poland: "Technologies supporting public transport are developing extremely fast.
  • The 13.3-inch Papercast e-paper display features four function buttons, allowing users to toggle through detailed and clearly presented travel information.
  • E-paper is being used to replace paper timetables and to keep passengers informed with accurate arrival predictions at the bus stop.

Papercast's first pan-European deployment brings live travel information to more FlixBus-Stations

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Monday, July 6, 2020
Travel technology, Passenger information system, Flixbus, Bus stop, Transport, Service industries, Technology

This next stage of the project sees fully branded passenger information displays being installed at more FlixBus-Stations across Europe in Papercast's first pan-European deployment with a single customer.

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  • This next stage of the project sees fully branded passenger information displays being installed at more FlixBus-Stations across Europe in Papercast's first pan-European deployment with a single customer.
  • Accurate real time passenger information has proven to improve certainty, reduce perceived waiting times and boost customer satisfaction.
  • Transport authorities can now provide live arrivals and other information to passengers at bus stops where previously it would not have been feasible.
  • The platform enables transport providers to effortlessly keep passengers informed on real-time and advance service information at bus stops in a clear and user-friendly format.

A First in Canada - COVID-19 - STL launches new tool that tracks bus occupancy throughout commute

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Tuesday, June 16, 2020
Bus stop, Street furniture, MTA Bus Time, Bus

This tool will enable them to make informed decisions depending on bus crowdedness based on their comfort level.

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  • This tool will enable them to make informed decisions depending on bus crowdedness based on their comfort level.
  • STL vehicles have been equipped with GPS technology and passenger counters for years.
  • Each day, they record occupancy levels at each bus stop, for each bus route, at each scheduled bus time.
  • A detailed list of bus stops, scheduled bus times and expected bus crowdedness.

Zonar and BusPatrol Make Stop-Arm and School Bus Safety Solutions Free to School Districts

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Wednesday, March 4, 2020
Technology, Automotive, Law enforcement, Emergency services, Photography, Public policy, Government, Software, Audio, Video, Primary, Secondary, Education, Fleet management, Street furniture, School bus, Student transport, Zonar, Tablet computer, Bus stop, Tab, MEST, Bus, Inventions, Technology, Economy, Zonar, BusPatrol

Thats why BusPatrols partnership is so important to Zonar, school districts and communities, said H. Kevin Mest, senior vice president, passenger services at Zonar.

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  • Thats why BusPatrols partnership is so important to Zonar, school districts and communities, said H. Kevin Mest, senior vice president, passenger services at Zonar.
  • While the SafeTech Complete package includes four additional products for school bus safety and efficiencySamsung Galaxy Tab Active 2 tablet, Zonar Coach, Verify and Advanced Diagnosticsboth packages outfit school bus fleets with safety technology by BusPatrol and Zonar to make each vehicle and student rider safer.
  • BusPatrol deploys school bus stop-arm cameras and safety technology and manages all aspects of automated stop-arm violation reduction programs.
  • BusPatrol has the most deployed school bus stop-arm camera safety technology in North America.

Papercast successfully complete London bus stop e-paper trial

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Thursday, February 20, 2020
Display technology, Bus stop, Street furniture, Electronic paper, Bus, Technology, Engineering

LONDON, Feb. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Papercast has successfully trialled solar powered e-paper bus stop displays at bus stops on Lower Sloane Street (Stop M) and Waterloo Bridge (Stop P) in central London.

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  • LONDON, Feb. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Papercast has successfully trialled solar powered e-paper bus stop displays at bus stops on Lower Sloane Street (Stop M) and Waterloo Bridge (Stop P) in central London.
  • Engineered with energy efficiency at the forefront, Papercast e-paper bus stop displays deliver unbeatably low power consumption, which means they are perpetually solar powered.
  • Launched in 2016, Papercast e-paper bus stop displays experienced significant innovative enhancements during 2017 to elevate its position as the most advanced solution on the market.
  • With increasing adoption around the world, e-paper is becoming the technology of choice in keeping customers better informed at the bus stop.

CalAmp Telematics Technology Innovation to Combat School Bus Stop-Arm Violators

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Monday, October 21, 2019
School bus, Student transport, Bus stop, Bus

IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- CalAmp (Nasdaq: CAMP), a global technology solutions pioneer transforming the mobile connected economy,is celebrating School Bus Safety Week by introducing new technologies to help school bus fleet operators and law enforcement collaborate to combat the national epidemic of school bus stop-arm violations.

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  • IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- CalAmp (Nasdaq: CAMP), a global technology solutions pioneer transforming the mobile connected economy,is celebrating School Bus Safety Week by introducing new technologies to help school bus fleet operators and law enforcement collaborate to combat the national epidemic of school bus stop-arm violations.
  • Controlled by the school bus driver, the arms are designed to stop both lanes of traffic while students are boarding or departing a school bus.
  • With a focus on road safety and saving lives, CalAmp is quickly becoming North America's most respected student transportation technology innovator.
  • CalAmp, CalAmp logo and Here Comes The Bus are among the trademarks of CalAmp and/or its affiliates in the United States, certain other countries and/or the EU.