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ITS Logistics’ Explosive Growth is Recognized by the 2023 Inc. 5000

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Monday, October 23, 2023

“ITS Logistics has been on a growth journey for over a decade.

Key Points: 
  • “ITS Logistics has been on a growth journey for over a decade.
  • The company’s asset and asset-lite Network Transportation services and omnichannel fulfillment capabilities allow them to deliver a true “port-to-door” solution.
  • This enables shipping customers to make informed decisions when finalizing their integrated logistics, distribution, and fleet services.
  • “As excited as we are to be recognized alongside so many exceptional companies across North America, we truly feel like we are just getting started, “said Pruneau.

Jonathan Milner Issues Statement Responding to the Glass Lewis Report

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Monday, October 23, 2023

T: +44 7733 265 198 / E: [email protected]

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  • T: +44 7733 265 198 / E: [email protected]
    T: +44 (0)20 3709 5700 / E: [email protected]
    T: +1 646 677 1811 / E: [email protected]
    THIS DOCUMENT HAS BEEN ISSUED BY DR. JONATHAN MILNER ("DR. MILNER").
  • DR. MILNER STRONGLY ADVISES ALL SHAREHOLDERS OF THE COMPANY TO READ THE PROXY STATEMENT AND OTHER PROXY MATERIALS AS THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION.
  • THE VIEWS EXPRESSED HEREIN REPRESENT THE OPINIONS OF DR. MILNER AS OF THE DATE HEREOF.
  • DR. MILNER HAS NOT SOUGHT OR OBTAINED CONSENT FROM ANY THIRD PARTY TO USE ANY STATEMENTS OR INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN.

International Road Dynamics Awarded $2.8 Million Contract for Caltrans Ramp E-Screening System

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

SASKATOON, SK, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - International Road Dynamics Inc. ("IRD"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Quarterhill Inc. ("Quarterhill" or the "Company") (TSX: QTRH) (OTCQX: QTRHF), announced today that it has been awarded a $2.8 million contract by the California Department of Transportation ("Caltrans").

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  • SASKATOON, SK, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - International Road Dynamics Inc. ("IRD"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Quarterhill Inc. ("Quarterhill" or the "Company") (TSX: QTRH) (OTCQX: QTRHF), announced today that it has been awarded a $2.8 million contract by the California Department of Transportation ("Caltrans").
  • The contract covers the supply of a high-speed Weigh-In-Motion ("WIM") pre-clearance system and a sophisticated Ramp E-screening system at the Cajon weigh station.
  • The E-screening system will target overweight and unsafe vehicles with the aim of enhancing enforcement efficiency and highway safety.
  • "We are honored to partner with Caltrans in their pursuit of highway safety and efficiency," said Rish Malhotra, IRD's CEO.

D2 Traffic Technologies Announces Strategic Partnership with Innovusion to Drive Next-Generation Traffic Solutions

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- D2 Traffic Technologies, a leading provider of innovative traffic management solutions, is pleased to announce its strategic partnership with Innovusion, a pioneer in advanced LiDAR technology.

Key Points: 
  • ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- D2 Traffic Technologies, a leading provider of innovative traffic management solutions, is pleased to announce its strategic partnership with Innovusion, a pioneer in advanced LiDAR technology.
  • The partnership brings together D2 Traffic Technologies' expertise in traffic management solutions with Innovusion's cutting-edge LiDAR technology, which enables highly precise and reliable 3D sensing for autonomous vehicles and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS).
  • Innovusion's advanced LiDAR sensors provide exceptional performance in various environmental conditions, making them ideal for integration into D2 Traffic Technologies' traffic management systems.
  • The partnership between D2 Traffic Technologies and Innovusion represents a significant step forward in the advancement of intelligent traffic management systems.

Kimley-Horn Launches Advanced Traffic Signal Priority and Preemption Software

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Monday, October 23, 2023

RALEIGH, N.C., Oct. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Transportation systems management and operations engineers can now deploy joint Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered Traffic Signal Priority (TSP), Freight Signal Priority (FSP), and Emergency Vehicle Preemption (EVP) applications in one software system.

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  • "The software revolution has finally come to traffic signal priority and preemption," said Jason Castillo, traffic management software Practice Builder at Kimley-Horn.
  • Traction Priority ™ from Kimley-Horn is a cloud-based traffic signal software that responds to real-time GPS feeds from existing equipment on buses, trucks, emergency vehicles, and more.
  • "The software revolution has finally come to traffic signal priority and preemption," said Jason Castillo, traffic management software Practice Builder at Kimley-Horn.
  • Traction Priority can operate on its own with an agency's existing Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS) or integrated with Kimley-Horn's traffic management software, including:
    KITS ™ ATMS for arterial and freeway ITS device management.

Mike Warren joins HNTB as a national practice consultant focused on road usage charging and emerging mobility solutions

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Monday, October 23, 2023

ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mike Warren, joins HNTB Corporation, a leading infrastructure solutions firm, as a national practice consultant and vice president, bringing more than 24 years of experience in emerging mobility, connected and automated vehicles, smart infrastructure and innovative funding.

Key Points: 
  • ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mike Warren , joins HNTB Corporation , a leading infrastructure solutions firm, as a national practice consultant and vice president, bringing more than 24 years of experience in emerging mobility, connected and automated vehicles, smart infrastructure and innovative funding.
  • "Mike is a renowned industry leader in the emerging mobility sector, and we are delighted to welcome him to our team," said Bryan Jones , HNTB Mid-Atlantic division president and senior vice president.
  • "His extensive experience in developing and implementing road usage charging (RUC) concepts, combined with his overall innovative delivery expertise, will be a substantial asset to our valued clients."
  • Warren most recently served as a senior vice president and managing director of emerging mobility strategies for another consulting firm.

5GAA Publishes Comprehensive Guidance for Deployment of C-V2X Day 1 Safety Services

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Monday, October 23, 2023

The document is a valuable reference for "Day One" C-V2X deployment by gathering established requirements and new considerations, and it provides compatible guidance for several Day 1s, ranging from road infrastructure owner-operators seeking early deployment based on waivers, through Day 1 where automakers deploy.

Key Points: 
  • The document is a valuable reference for "Day One" C-V2X deployment by gathering established requirements and new considerations, and it provides compatible guidance for several Day 1s, ranging from road infrastructure owner-operators seeking early deployment based on waivers, through Day 1 where automakers deploy.
  • The primary target audience includes road Infrastructure Owners and Operators (IOOs), who are pivotal in taking up C-V2X technology for transportation safety and efficiency.
  • The 5GAA guidance report focuses on C-V2X direct communications and streamlines this complex field into commonly understood profiles, simplifying deployment timelines, and ensuring effective communication between vehicles and infrastructure.
  • It also offers insights into potential Day Two messages, preparing the V2X community for the next deployment stage.

5GAA Publishes Comprehensive Guidance for Deployment of C-V2X Day 1 Safety Services

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Monday, October 23, 2023

The document is a valuable reference for "Day One" C-V2X deployment by gathering established requirements and new considerations, and it provides compatible guidance for several Day 1s, ranging from road infrastructure owner-operators seeking early deployment based on waivers, through Day 1 where automakers deploy.

Key Points: 
  • The document is a valuable reference for "Day One" C-V2X deployment by gathering established requirements and new considerations, and it provides compatible guidance for several Day 1s, ranging from road infrastructure owner-operators seeking early deployment based on waivers, through Day 1 where automakers deploy.
  • The primary target audience includes road Infrastructure Owners and Operators (IOOs), who are pivotal in taking up C-V2X technology for transportation safety and efficiency.
  • The 5GAA guidance report focuses on C-V2X direct communications and streamlines this complex field into commonly understood profiles, simplifying deployment timelines, and ensuring effective communication between vehicles and infrastructure.
  • It also offers insights into potential Day Two messages, preparing the V2X community for the next deployment stage.

WHO Strategies Against Smoking Currently Insufficient--ITS Paper

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Monday, October 23, 2023

He has, for example, served as a WHO expert and as secretary general of the 4th World Conference on Smoking and Health.

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  • He has, for example, served as a WHO expert and as secretary general of the 4th World Conference on Smoking and Health.
  • "However, increasing number of scientists and national governments believe that these new products represent an opportunity that can accelerate the demise of smoking.
  • To the extent that they can act as a substitute and displace smoking thereby improving public health," the paper says.
  • We have known for decades that people smoke for nicotine but die from the tar," the paper says.

The 29th ITS World Congress held in Suzhou, China

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

With the theme of "Driving Towards Intelligent Society--Quality Life", the Congress attracts over 8,000 visitors from more than 30 countries and regions. Experts, scholars and professionals held discussions and sharing sessions on eight topics: "sustainability and transformation of transportation", "cooperative autonomous transportation", "intelligent and digital transportation infrastructure", "comprehensive transportation system", "improving services through advanced technologies", "future development of intelligent city and transportation industry", "pricing and management of transportation service needs", and "policies, standards and coordination".

Key Points: 
  • SUZHOU, China, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 29th World Congress on Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS World Congress) is held at Suzhou International Expo Centre in China from October 16 to 20.
  • As the most influential international conference on intelligent transportation, the ITS World Congress is the highest-level and largest platform of displaying advanced transportation technologies and products.
  • Suzhou is the second city in China to hold the Congress, according to the Information Office of Suzhou Municipal People's Government.
  • With the theme of "Driving Towards Intelligent Society--Quality Life", the Congress attracts over 8,000 visitors from more than 30 countries and regions.