NCTCOG

Kimley-Horn Launches Advanced Traffic Signal Priority and Preemption Software

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Monday, October 23, 2023
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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.

Key Points: 
  • "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.

Modii Awarded Mobility Research Grant in Partnership With UT Arlington

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023
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Modii has formed a partnership with The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) to analyze the implementation of Modii's Smart Campus Mobility Platform — improving the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of mobility on campus.

Key Points: 
  • Modii has formed a partnership with The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) to analyze the implementation of Modii's Smart Campus Mobility Platform — improving the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of mobility on campus.
  • This grant will help us to make a real difference in people's lives," said Mark Frumar, President of Modii.
  • The University of Texas at Arlington is a leading research institution with a strong focus on innovation and collaboration.
  • The grant is a testament to Modii's commitment to advancing the mobility industry and creating a better future for everyone.

COMSovereign and the University of North Texas Collaborate on 5G Edge-Centric Hosted Infrastructure Test Platform Under Newly Issued State Research Grant

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023
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DALLAS and DENTON, Texas, Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- COMSovereign Holding Corp. (NASDAQ: COMS and COMSP) ("COMSovereign" or the "Company"), a U.S.-based developer of 4G LTE Advanced and 5G communication systems and solutions and the University of North Texas ("UNT") College of Engineering, today announced agreement on the development and launch of a new 5G Edge-Centric research platform funded in part by a new grant from the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG).

Key Points: 
  • Under terms of the 5G research program, COMSovereign and UNT will develop an edge-centric hosted 5G infrastructure test platform for secure, private, low-cost, and delay–sensitive applications.
  • The new platform will be utilized by researchers at UNT as well as partners from local universities and industry in the region.
  • UNT will provide onsite research staffing, engineering development resources and engage in public/private industry partnership development activities for the project.
  • For more information about COMSovereign, please visit www.COMSovereign.com and connect with us on Facebook and Twitter .

Woolpert Selected by North Central Texas Council of Governments to Provide Orthoimagery, Lidar Products and Services

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Monday, August 29, 2022
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DALLAS, Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Woolpert has been contracted by the North Central Texas Council of Governments to provide orthoimagery, lidar, survey and value-added mapping services through its Spatial Data Cooperative Program. The NCTCOG facilitates the purchase of spatial data through this public-private partnership, enabling local governments to share costs and apply consistent data across the agency's 16-county area and beyond.

Key Points: 
  • The contract feeds the NCTCOG Spatial Data Cooperative Program, which supports infrastructure planning and economic development across North Texas.
  • DALLAS, Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Woolpert has been contracted by the North Central Texas Council of Governments to provide orthoimagery, lidar, survey and value-added mapping services through its Spatial Data Cooperative Program.
  • The agency coordinates annually with regional cities, counties and other public agencies to assess their need for geospatial products and services.
  • The firm provides geospatial services, products and technologies to continually expand data applications, capabilities and cloud-based platforms.

STEER Brings AV Technology to Dallas to Test Autonomous Valet Services at DFW Airport

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Thursday, April 7, 2022
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COLUMBIA, Md., April 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- STEER Tech, an autonomous vehicle technology company, announced today that it was awarded funding under the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) Automated Vehicles Program to develop a cutting-edge testbed at the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) that will demonstrate a comprehensive automated parking ecosystem.

Key Points: 
  • STEER to develop an AV testbed at the DFW Airport that will demonstrate a comprehensive automated parking ecosystem.
  • In partnership with DFW, STEER Tech will integrate its existing autonomous vehicle technology to create the most advanced live autonomous ecosystem.
  • The demonstration will consist of three subsystems: low-speed vehicle automation for automated valet parking, supervisory parking management for autonomous vehicles, and active digital curb management.
  • "The [autonomous vehicle] tests fit into the airport team's focus on efficient mobility throughout the airport, including the dropoff curb and parking," Paul Puopolo, the executive vice president of innovation at the DFW International Airport.

Airspace Link Partners with the City of Arlington, Texas, on Safer, Scalable Drone Solutions

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021
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Airspace Link and city of Arlington TX launch the FlySafe Program, powered by AirHub Platform to support safe drone ops

Key Points: 
  • Airspace Link and city of Arlington TX launch the FlySafe Program, powered by AirHub Platform to support safe drone ops
    The City of Arlington has been on the leading edge of drone innovation and will be the first in Texas to launch its premium FlySafe website with Airspace Link.
  • Arlington has already begun to realize these benefits for public safety initiatives within its police department, increasing the number of officers trained to operate drones.
  • In September ,infrared video from a city-owned drone helped police determine a wanted man on a roof was unarmed, which led to a peaceful surrender.
  • "We are excited to continue collaborating with Airspace Link to build the digital infrastructure to support these and future operations," Huffman said.

HdL Companies Joins Forces with the North Texas Innovation Alliance to Support Public Sector Innovation

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Monday, October 4, 2021
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The HdL Texas team, operating since 2007, optimizes operational efficiency and maximizes revenue with sales and use tax reporting, auditing, hotel tax administration, economic development, and indirect cost recovery.

Key Points: 
  • The HdL Texas team, operating since 2007, optimizes operational efficiency and maximizes revenue with sales and use tax reporting, auditing, hotel tax administration, economic development, and indirect cost recovery.
  • Today, there is tremendous opportunity for the public and private sector to work together to improve infrastructure, operations and services to ensure the future prosperity of North Texas, but it requires a best-minds approach and a true spirit of partnership, commented Jennifer Sanders, Executive Director, North Texas Innovation Alliance.
  • The NTXIA will enhance economic vitality and highlight a culture of innovation that supports municipalities, agencies, companies and academic institutions across North Texas.
  • The North Texas Innovation Alliance (NTXIA) is a 501(c)3 consortium of key cross-sector stakeholders working to build and implement a smart region strategy for North Texas.

Nearmap doubles down on U.S. coverage, capturing aerial imagery of more than 80% of the population¹ up to 3 times a year

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Wednesday, August 18, 2021
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Nearmap is unique in its capture of aerial imagery, focusing on currency, consistency, coverage, and ease of access.

Key Points: 
  • Nearmap is unique in its capture of aerial imagery, focusing on currency, consistency, coverage, and ease of access.
  • Nearmap imagery is published within days of capture, with 24/7 access through a web app, API or third-party integration.
  • Nearmap (ASX:NEA) provides easy, instant access to high resolution aerial imagery, city-scale 3D content, AI data sets, and geospatial tools.
  • Founded in Australia in 2007, Nearmap is one of the largest aerial survey companies in the world and is publicly listed in the ASX200.