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In an effort to break stagnation in the DSRC market, Arada Systems has developed a DSRC radio that can plug into any device with a USB port. The idea is that USB will help proliferate DSRC and drive down pricing, leading to a wave of new applications and innovation.

Already an established leader in building portable signage and sensor hardware, Ver-Mac is focusing on building the integration software side of its business. Now a turnkey solution, Ver-Mac offers a complete Smart Workzones solution that includes hardware and the company’s Jamlogic software.

Trafficvision is introducing itself to the ITS crowd at this year’s annual meeting and exposition, showcasing its line of in-line devices that transform existing traffic cameras into intelligent sensors capable of detecting incidents and collecting data in real time.

Xerox is also showcasing its dynamic pricing technology at their booth, highlighting its tolling and parking applications. The company’s pricing algorithm dynamically computes the toll price at a pre-configured frequency by processing traffic data from general purpose and HOT lanes in real-time.

It’ll be a little easier to find a parking space in notoriously traffic-congested Los Angeles thanks to a new advanced parking system developed by Xerox and the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT).

The concepts behind and progress made with Integrated Corridor Management (ICM) will be discussed today between 12.30pm and 4.30pm in Room Chesapeake F here at the Gaylord Convention Center. The idea of building more intelligence into cities rather than simply adding more road capacity has gained significant political support in recent years and this will be reflected in today’s session. Attendees can expect to see an overview of the USDOT’s ICM programme, including a presentation of the USDOT-developed I

Eberle Design has announced the new ADU Auxiliary Display Unit, which is used in conjunction with the company’s ITS signal cabinet components. The ADU is a rack-mounted display module which full four-colour/32-channel LED intersection display.

Cohu has announced two new senior appointments at the top of its Electronics Division: Thomas D Kampfer is Cofu Electronics’ new President and General Manager; Nuriel Lapidot is the division’s new Vice President of Engineering.

Istvan Tarlos, the mayor of Budapest, the Hungarian capital, has told the press that income from the planned congestion charge will total some US$85.64 million per year. The amount will be spent on covering operating costs of the Hungarian capital's public transport company BKV. The congestion charge is expected to be introduced by mid-2013.

Leading ITS software and systems integrator Open Roads Consulting has announced two key promotions: Tiger Harris is now Open Roads’ Director of Business Services; and James Knowlton is the firm’s new Director of ITS Operations. “We are thrilled to announce the promotions of Tiger and Jamie,” says Open Roads President Barbara Skiffington. “Tiger has outstanding knowledge of the ITS marketplace and over 20 years of experience developing and deploying ITS systems. We will be able to leverage his experience in

Telvent announced that it has completed the deployment of an Open Road Tolling System (ORT) on the new 183A Expressway Northern Extension near Austin, Texas.

The 19th ITS World Congress will take place in Europe this year in beautiful Vienna, Austria and the preliminary programme is now available and registration is open.