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Transportation and Traffic Issues Facing Large and Growing Metro Areas

October 22, 2019 by Mike

Gwinnett Studio

Transportation and Traffic Issues Facing Large and Growing Metro Areas

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Kerry Armstrong with the Atlanta Regional Commission and North Fulton Community Improvement District joins host Bryan Mulligan of Applied Information to discuss transportation and traffic issues facing large and growing metro areas such as Atlanta, and what can citizens do to help make living in their communities better.

Kerry Armstrong/Atlanta Regional Commission and North Fulton CID

Kerry Armstrong has served on the Atlanta Regional Commission since 2008, and is currently serving his second term as the ARC Board Chairman. During his tenure on the ARC Board he served on numerous Commission Committees and as Co-Chair of the Atlanta Regional Workforce Development Board.

Professionally, as a Managing Director – Development Partner with Pope & Land Real Estate, Armstrong is involved in the development, marketing, leasing, and management of commercial real estate investments. He joined Pope & Land in 2012, and his commercial real estate career spans three decades

He is also actively involved in numerous civic, educational, and charitable organizations. He is the Chairman of the North Fulton Community Improvement District, and was recently appointed by the Speaker of the House of the Georgia General Assembly to serve on the State of Georgia’s Partnership for Public Facilities and Infrastructure Act Guidelines Committee. He serves as a Director and Past Chair of the Council for Quality Growth, as a Director and Past Chair of the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce and is a Director for the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce. Armstrong also serves on the board of the Gwinnett Medical Center Foundation, The ATO Foundation and the Richmond Property Group. He is the current Chairman of the Administrative Council and serves on the Finance Committee of his church.

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Broadcasting from the 2019 Applied Information Dealer Meeting

August 27, 2019 by Mike

Gwinnett Studio

Broadcasting from the 2019 Applied Information Dealer Meeting

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This special edition of “TravelSafely with Bryan Mulligan” was broadcast from Applied Information‘s 2019 Annual Dealer Meeting at the Legacy Lodge at Lake Lanier Islands.

Philippe Nault & Roger Fugere/Orange Traffic (Mirabel, Quebec, Canada)

Orange Traffic is Canada’s largest manufacturer of LED traffic signs. Their mission is to optimize the fluidity and the safety on the roads in an innovative way.

Ryan Zenzen & Jerry Priester/Paradigm Traffic Systems

Paradigm Traffic Systems specializes in converting your ITS, intersection, or freeway management concerns into solutions. They carry a full line of intelligent transportation system products and parts and have the customer service, technicians, and field support to bring your project from concept to completion.

Winter Horbal & Forrest Temple/Temple, Inc.

Located in Decatur, AL, Temple, Inc. is a family-owned company that’s been serving the South for over 60 years. Throughout the years, the people of Temple, Inc. have worked to develop enduring relationships with city, county, and state agencies, utility departments, engineering firms, electrical services contractors, and vendor partners. A commitment to integrity, outstanding service, and relationship endure as the guiding principles of their business.

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Chamblee Leads the Way: Mayor Eric Clarkson

April 2, 2019 by Mike

Gwinnett Studio

Chamblee Leads the Way: Mayor Eric Clarkson

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Eric Clarkson/Mayor of Chamblee

Located just 14 miles from downtown Atlanta, the City of Chamblee is a vibrant urban city with a diverse community and international flair. The City began as a small rail town and was incorporated in 1908. Through multiple annexations, the City has grown to more than 7 square miles and 29,000 residents. The downtown district has experienced significant commercial development including lofts and townhomes since 2000, while maintaining its vintage buildings and architecture.

The City of Chamblee operates under a mayor and council-city manager form of government. The services provided by the City under general governmental functions include police protection, planning and development, sidewalk and curb maintenance and parks operation and maintenance. Chamblee is located in Northern DeKalb County and is bordered by Dunwoody to the northwest, Doraville to the east and Brookhaven to the southwest.

Two major interstate highways that border the City, I-285 to the north and I-85 to the southeast, provide easy roadway access to and from the City. For commuters, the roadway access is complimented by a MARTA rail station and several MARTA bus stops throughout the City. The City also is home to DeKalb Peachtree Airport (PDK), which is the second busiest airport in the State.

From the South’s largest collection of antiques to the extensive collection of auto dealerships, Chamblee is an exciting city to explore. Also, Chamblee’s restaurants feature cuisines from all over the world.

Whether you are resident or visitor, we hope you get a chance to Discover Chamblee!

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Micromobility with Nima Daivari of Lime

March 26, 2019 by Mike

Gwinnett Studio

Micromobility with Nima Daivari of Lime

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Nima Daivari/Lime

Nima Daivari has been an alternative transportation advocate since 2005 having been car-free for most of the past 14 years. He is currently the Community Affairs Manager for Lime for the state of Georgia. Prior to joining Lime, Nima was the Director of Development for the Hawaii Bicycling League, the statewide nonprofit for bicycle advocacy. In his past career, Nima was the Director of Business Affairs for the Disney-ABC Television Group. He has been admitted to the New York and California state bar associations and holds a J.D. from New York Law School and a B.A. in film from the University of Southern California.

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Broadcasting Live from the 2018 Applied Information Dealer Meeting

September 5, 2018 by Mike

Gwinnett Studio

Broadcasting Live from the 2018 Applied Information Dealer Meeting

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This special edition of “TravelSafely with Bryan Mulligan” was broadcast live from Applied Information‘s Annual Dealer Meeting at the Legacy Lodge at Lake Lanier Islands.

Jerry Priester & Ryan Zenzen/Paradigm Traffic Systems

Mike Vickery & Jeff Smith/Temple, Inc.

Lia Young Hunt/Goldwings Supply Service

Goldwings Supply Service is a Native Hawaiian certified technical solutions provider with over 30 years industry experience. Started in 1987, their clients include private, commercial, military and government agencies spanning the United States and abroad. They provide innovative and resilient solutions for airfields, roadways, waterways, outdoor spaces and communities.

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Improving Safety and Effectiveness of Transportation, with Eric Tanenblatt

August 8, 2018 by Mike

Gwinnett Studio

Improving Safety and Effectiveness of Transportation, with Eric Tanenblatt

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Eric Tanenblatt/Denton’s

Eric Tanenblatt is the Global Chair of Public Policy and Regulation of Dentons, the world’s largest law firm. He also leads the firm’s US Public Policy Practice, leveraging his three decades of experience at the very highest levels of the federal and state governments.

Mr. Tanenblatt, a renowned lecturer and political counselor who’s widely regarded as one of the nation’s preeminent public policy thought leaders, has served in the administrations of the three US presidents and as a senior advisor to a US senator and governor, and held a US Senate-confirmable post governing a federal agency.

He has a passion for shepherding disruptive companies and industries through the complicated web of law and regulation, and often writes and speaks about the innovation economy. He leads Dentons’ global autonomous vehicles team and authors a popular weekly digest tracking the most consequential regulatory, political, and technical developments in the world of automotive autonomy.

Mr. Tanenblatt’s political and fundraising activities and experience are extensive.

He served as chief of staff to Governor Sonny Perdue, Georgia’s first Republican governor in 130 years, and later helped coordinate the 2004 G-8 Economic Summit, hosted by President George W. Bush at Sea Island, GA. He served in 2012 as a political advisor and National Finance Co-chairman for the presidential campaign of Governor Mitt Romney, with whom his relationship dates back to 2004, when he served as Finance Co-chair for the Romney-led Republican Governors Association (RGA). Earlier, in 2000, he served as the state chairman for President Bush’s successful Georgia campaign and held senior positions in the 1996 Bob Dole and Phil Gramm presidential campaigns.

He also served as a longtime advisor to the late US Senator Paul Coverdell (R-GA), including as vice chairman of the senator’s reelection bid in 1998. Later, he served in the administration of President George H. W. Bush at the Department of Health and Human Services as a special assistant to the secretary, and as director of intergovernmental affairs at the Peace Corps.

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Improving Emergency Vehicle Response Time and First Responder Roadway Safety, with Jackie Gibbs

July 11, 2018 by Mike

Gwinnett Studio

Improving Emergency Vehicle Response Time and First Responder Roadway Safety, with Jackie Gibbs

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Jackie Gibbs, retired Fire Chief with City of Marietta, GA

Jackie Gibbs is the retired Fire Chief for the City of Marietta, GA. Jackie served in Marietta for 41 years with the last 18 years as the Fire Chief. Jackie is a native of Marietta, attending Marietta City Schools and Southern Technical Institute in Marietta, now a part of Kennesaw State University. He received an Associate Degree in Fire Science Technology and a Bachelors in Industrial Engineering Technology. As a firefighter, Jackie rose through the ranks from firefighter to Fire Chief with assignments in suppression, training and fire prevention. Over his career he has help numerous positions in professional regional, state and international fire associations. He currently serves as the First Responder/Emergency Services Consultant at Applied Information.