DOT 19-09
Contact: Kim Riddle
Friday, February 13, 2009
Tel.: (202) 366-5128

News Digest

U.S. Department of Transportation Launches New IntelliDriveSM Web site. The Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA) today officially launched a new website, www.intellidrive.org, to promote the goals of the IntelliDriveSM program. The IntelliDriveSM program combines leading-edge technologies — advanced wireless communications, on-board computer processing, advanced vehicle sensors, GPS navigation, smart infrastructure, and others — to provide the capability for vehicles to identify threats and hazards on the roadway and communicate this information over wireless networks to give drivers alerts and warnings. To experience the IntelliDriveSM Web site, visit www.intellidrive.org.  Visitors can also sign up to become Friends of IntelliDriveSM by visiting the “Email Updates” page under “Program Information.” Friends of IntelliDriveSM will receive timely emails on the latest program updates.  Contact: Kim Riddle (202) 366-5128.