Technology

Driverless Buses?

Using magnets and sensors, the PATH consortium will present a demonstration of the driverless bus next month.

September 13, 2002 - The Daily Californian

Water Wars: The 'New Hydronomy'

US scientists use technology to prevent water wars in Central Asia.

August 23, 2002 - Wired

A Different Type Of Company Town

Eric Engstrom and Swain Porter have designed an innovative company town that blends a corporate atmosphere into a rural setting.

August 20, 2002 - India Currents

Putting NYC In A Pickle Jar For Future Generations?

Suirrel away the maps of NYC on a server away from the city, just in case - life in the world of GIS in a post 9/11 city

August 15, 2002 - The Village Voice

Suburban Assault Vehicle

These converted SUVs feature 50-caliber machine guns or a 40mm grenade launcher and armor plating.

August 15, 2002 - CNN

GIS Becomes Mainstream

In the last three years, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) have become a mainstream technology in the enterprise, says CIO Magazine.

August 15, 2002 - CIO

Are They Watching You?

A $37 million upgrade to the San Francisco Bay's electronic toll system will provide real-time info on congestion and traffic.

August 14, 2002 - Newsday

Fading Italian City Reinvents Itself As Technology Haven

A 13th-century Italian village on the verge of extinction invests in technology to redesign itself as an Internet haven.

August 14, 2002 - Fast Company

Comment On Surface Transit Programs Online

U.S. Transportation Secretary Mineta invites Americans to comment on future surface transportation programs.

August 4, 2002 - Yahoo! Newswire

Web Site Gives Easy Access To Land Data

New BLM Web site offers legal and GPS information about land, a valuable tool for GIS projects.

July 10, 2002 - GeoPlace

Can $50 Million Fix Traffic In Redmond?

The City of Redmond has unveiled their $50 million Downtown Transportation Masterplan, developed by

July 9, 2002 - The Seattle Times

How Will Technology Affect Cities?

Are the Network and its attendant gadgets driving us apart or bringing us together? Smart City Radio investigates.

July 7, 2002 - Smart City

Warchalking

During the Depression, hobos drew signs to indicate where they could find meals. Now, technology fans are using a similar system to identify wireless Internet connections.

June 30, 2002 - ZDNet

Satellite Data Aids Fire-fighting Efforts

Satellite data and new software helps predict, locate, and observe fire outbreaks.

June 28, 2002 - Space.com

MIT Developing Building Of The Future

Researchers at MIT's Media Lab are developing a "programmable building" that can be controlled using a Web interface and will be more efficient and flexible.

June 25, 2002 - Technology Review

Hollywood's Vision For Transit

Harald Belker is Hollywood's star futuristic vehicle designer for movies. He's got his eye on Mag-Lev systems.

June 25, 2002 - The Los Angeles Times

Redesigned Census Website: Easier Access To Data

The redesigned website of the U.S. Census Bureau provides a friendlier interface to access census data.

June 24, 2002 - The Detroit Free Press

People Power Will Save The Silicon Valley

The Silicon Valley, according to a recent Milken Institute study, represents roughly six percent of the entire tech output in the nation.

June 19, 2002 - REIS

States OK Segway On Sidewalks

Twenty-four states approve Segways on sidewalks with "surprising speed" over the past six months.

June 15, 2002 - Sun-Sentinel

Rendering The Future

New developments in computer graphics promise to change the way architects envision their designs.

June 14, 2002 - MetropolisMag.com

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