transportation

Discovery: UTSW Scientists Use AI to Improve Radiation Therapy, UTD Prof Gets $2.7M in Grants for Protein Research

by | Jan 31, 2020
In this weekly roundup of research and development activity in North Texas, you'll also find out about DART receiving a federal grant to help in the fight against human trafficking.
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Lyft Partners with Per Scholas Dallas to Give Free Rides for Training Sessions, Site Visits, and Employment
by | Nov 26, 2019
The Lyft Jobs Access Program will provide Per Scholas members with rides in order to close short-term transportation gaps through Dec. 31.
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New Omnitracs Exec Takes the Wheel of its Data, AI, and Machine Learning Operations
by | Sep 19, 2019
Ashim Bose has a Ph.D. in artificial intelligence and says that digital transformation is rapidly reshaping the transportation industry.
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Virgin Hyperloop One’s Pod Road Show is Making a Stop at AT&T Stadium
by | Aug 7, 2019
A hyperloop pod some day may traverse the corridor between Dallas and Fort Worth in six minutes at 360 mph. Don't miss out on seeing what could be the future of transportation when it stops in North Texas tomorrow.
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TREC Foundation Funds Renovations for the We-Cycle Resource Center to Promote Safe and Quality Transportation

by | Jun 19, 2019
Last week, TREC's Associate Leadership Council Class of 2019, Bike Friendly South Dallas, and Cornerstone Baptist Church opened the We-Cycle Resource Center in the Forest District. It's the latest milestone in TREC’s efforts to spur community-driven development.
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Dallas Transportation and Logistics Firm Relocates Headquarters to Support Growth Plan
by | Jun 13, 2019
Since 2018, Dallas-based MODE Transportation was acquired, rebranded, and exceeded $1B in sales. Now, MODE is moving operations to Signature Exchange to accommodate its rapid growth and array of technology solutions.
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Mobility Innovation Zone: AllianceTexas Developer Announces Plans for the Future
by | Jun 11, 2019
Dallas-based Hillwood plans to turn its vast acreage in Fort Worth and Denton County into a place called the AllianceTexas Mobility Innovation Zone. There, new transportation technologies can be developed and deployed—from autonomous cars and trucks to high-flying drones and air taxis. 
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Denton Transportation Authority Expands Options via Mobility as a Service Model
by | May 6, 2019
From scooters to ridesharing to autonomous vehicles, DCTA is combining services from 31 public and private transportation providers in the communities it serves.
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A rendering of the Hyperloop One station shown in a slide presentation by Steven Duong earlier this month.

Transit in a Tube: Feds Back Hyperloop One at SXSW

by | Mar 21, 2019
A federal council from the U.S. Department of Transportation aims to eliminate roadblocks to innovative transit like the Virgin Hyperloop One, self-driving vehicles, and high-speed railways.
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DI People: DRC, Transplace, SpotSee Make Leadership Announcements
by | Jan 22, 2019
You’ll also find leadership announcements from EarthX, Celanese, MedSys, the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, HNTB, Dean Foods, and Colonial Savings Bank in this roundup of people news in North Texas.
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Transportation Revolution: Experts Tackle How a High-Flying Future Could Affect Us All
PANEL | From unlimited rideshare to flying taxis, The Hyperloop to automated vehicles, Industry experts discuss how the future of transportation will impact real estate in Dallas-Fort Worth.
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Experts, Leaders Will Tackle Innovative Infrastructure Solutions at Forum in Dallas
by | Oct 17, 2018
Texas is among the hot spots for foreign infrastructure investment, making Dallas the ideal location for the forum, according to its founder and CEO, Norman Anderson. It's the first time the North American Infrastructure Leadership Forum will be held in Texas, and notable DFW figures are featured on the all-star speaker lineup.
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Follow the Money: Select Milk Nets $12M, Actuate Therapeutics Raises $4M, Valify Acquires Tech Firm

by | Sep 20, 2018
From Sunfinity to Forte Payment Systems to Mode Transportation, here are some of the deals involving companies and investors with North Texas ties.
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Oil & Gas Tech Firm Geoforce Moving, Expanding HQ to Plano
by | Aug 21, 2018
Geoforces' platform leverages GPS tracking devices with global satellite and cellular networks for global traceability and track-and-trace solutions to such industries as oil & gas, mining, agriculture, and transportatioin and logistics.
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DFW Transportation Group Says it’s Exploring Hyperloop as Option to Connect Area Cities
by | Jul 11, 2018
The Dallas-Fort Worth Regional Transportation Council will seek proposals later this year for a Tier 2 Environmental Impact Statement for the high-speed corridor connecting Dallas, Arlington, and Fort Worth.
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Business as Mutual: Leaders Talk Collaborations in Social Innovation, Blockchain & AI
In the final installment of this wide-ranging discussion on how to foster collaboration, leaders look at projects in the social sector, give more tips on connecting, and offer some forward-thinking thoughts on the future.
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