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Seven Finalist Cities Chosen For Smart City Challenge

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USDOT has pledged up to $40 million to one city to help it define what it means to be a “Smart City “and become the country’s first city to fully integrate innovative technologies – self-driving cars, connected vehicles, and smart sensors – into its transportation network. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx. Source: USDOT.

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State Focus – Indiana: Regional Plans Are Hopping In The Hoosier State

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The regions that submitted Regional Cities Initiative applications are: Central: The region’s priority projects include a 35-mile Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) line dubbed the Red Line, a 60-acre tech and innovation district, and enhanced trails and pathways to advance the region’s quality of life.

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Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow

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SelectUSA states that “A highly integrated supply chain network in the United States links producers and consumers through multiple transportation modes, including air and express delivery services, freight rail, maritime transport and truck transport. logistics and transportation industry totaled $1.33

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STATE FOCUS – Ohio: Slow And Steady

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Ohio made a number of appearances in Business Facilities’ 2012 State Rankings report , reaching 7th for Automotive Manufacturing Strength and Best Education Climate; 4th for Economic Growth Potential, Race to the Top Leaders and Best Transportation Infrastructure; and 10th for Workforce Health and Safety. With no red tape. just a red carpet.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities – Metro And Global Rankings

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Baton Rouge, LA has had great success in executing its strategy of bringing together business and higher education in innovative public-private partnerships that spur initiatives in new high-growth sectors. The Apple facility in Texas will become one of four global operations centers for the tech giant outside of its California HQ.

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Separated at Birth

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The planners of the Interstate Highway System focused on moving people across the country quickly, so the grid incorporated several ring roads (a.k.a. Columbus, OH recently completed a cap over a portion of I-670, creating new space for innovative urban development. DC now is moving forward with a $1.3-billion

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