transportation

Electric car story Dallas TX

North Texas, Start Your (Electric) Engines

by | Mar 7, 2018
Estimates show that the city of Dallas is expected to have 39,000 electric vehicles by 2030, and officials want to make it easier to use them.
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Global logistics network concept and wireless communication network, abstract image visual, internet of things concept..
Dallas’ Transplace Joins Blockchain in Transport Alliance, Gains Board Seat
by | Feb 27, 2018
BiTA sees blockchain as “promising to shake up” the $8 trillion logistics and transportation industry.
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security
TSA Names DFW Airport Innovation Test Site for New Security Ideas
by | Feb 5, 2018
In its partnership with the TSA, DFW Airport will serve as a site for pilot projects aimed at increasing security in the nation's transportation system.
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The Cedars
Bullet Train Terminal Would Put Dallas’ The Cedars on Track to Economic Boon
by | Jan 30, 2018
Developers of the train terminal say that it will lead to economic growth in The Cedars, one of the city's oldest neighborhoods.
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car lending

Dallas Car Lending Nonprofit Shifts into Fast Lane With National Growth Plans

by | Oct 16, 2017
With recent interest from nonprofit partners outside of Texas and a collaboration with Toyota, On the Road Lending is poised for growth in the next year.
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A rendering of the Hyperloop One station shown in a slide presentation by Steven Duong earlier this month.
Q+A: Dallas-led AECOM Group Named Winner in Hyperloop Contest
by | Sep 15, 2017
The team's route connecting Dallas-Fort Worth, Austin, Houston, San Antonio, and Laredo was named one of 10 viable options to explore by Hyperloop One.
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CityMap
Planning to the People:
How CityMap Democratized Urban Design
by | May 16, 2017
Urban planners, transportation experts, activists, and citizens have banded together for a plan designed to embrace both transportation needs and livability of the neighborhoods surrounding Downtown Dallas.
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smart city
Texas’ First Smart City Traffic Signal System Coming in May
by | Apr 25, 2017
The city of Frisco is planning to launch the state's first Smart City system connecting drivers with traffic signal information.
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RESEARCH

TEX Rail Project Gets Boost With Federal Grant

by | Dec 22, 2016
A $499 million federal grant will help fund the 27-mile TEX Rail project operating from downtown Fort Worth to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.
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geothermal
TxDOT Awards UTA Prof $743K for Geothermal De-Icing Project
by | Oct 24, 2016
The researchers are working on de-icing geothermal technology that could be installed on existing infrastructure.
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rail
Contest: Student Architects Get Shot at High Speed Rail Station Design
by | Oct 21, 2016
What will stations look like for proposed high speed rail? Texas college students can submit their designs in Texas Central Partners contest.
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Dallas Startup Week: Is Transportation Up to Speed?
by | Apr 14, 2016
The future of how we get around includes more sensor technology and on-demand ride services.
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