Delegation Will Ride Futuristic Automated Mass Transit Vehicle
ST. PAUL, Minn., Aug. 22 /PRNewswire/ --
WHAT: A Japanese delegation from the Akita Prefecture Public Works and
Transportation Department, located in northern Japan, will visit
the Taxi 2000 SkyWeb Express, a system of three-passenger
vehicles that travels on a network of elevated guideways. The
delegation will ride the high profile mini-monorail, a
centerpiece of the Minnesota High Tech Association (MHTA) Wonders
of Technology exhibit at the 2003 State Fair. They will visit
the SkyWeb Express because of interest in its possible use in
Japan.
The exhibit features a single vehicle on 60 feet of track. The
public will ride the prototype vehicle every 15 minutes. The
innovative mass transit system is personal, convenient, safe,
energy efficient, environmentally friendly and less expensive
than competitive mass transit systems.
The SkyWeb Express Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) system was
conceived by retired University of Minnesota professor of
mechanical engineering J. Edward Anderson more than 20 years ago.
PHOTO/INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES:
* Japanese delegation viewing SkyWeb Express.
-- Takeshi Honda, councilor, Department of Public Works and
Transportation
-- Yoshizumi Onodo, councilor, Department of Public Works and
Transportation
-- Kazuyoshi Sato, associate director, city planning division
-- Toshikazu Sugano, administrative supervisor, city planning
division
* CEO Dr. Edward Anderson will be available daily for
interviews.
* Vehicle movement can be controlled on demand for live video.
* Vehicle can be moved into position for best photo angles.
WHEN/WHERE:
2 p.m. MHTA Wonders of Technology
Friday, Aug. 22 Progress Center
(Intersection of Cosgrove & Randall)
BACKGROUND:
The Minnesota High Tech Association (MHTA) accelerates the
growth, success and sustainability of Minnesota's technology-
based economy. MHTA members include virtually every aspect of
technology creation, production, application and education in
Minnesota.
With 800,000 visitors annually, the Wonders of Technology is the
largest education display of technology in the nation. MHTA
created the Wonders of Technology in 1994 to build awareness and
excitement about the use of technology in our everyday lives.
CONTACT:
Tracy Peterson/Kristin Heinmets, Padilla Speer Beardsley, Inc.
Work: (612) 455-1717/(612) 455-1749
Cell: (612) 232-6578/(651) 335-1897
Tina Volpe, Minnesota High Tech Association
Work: (952) 230-4552
SOURCE Minnesota High Tech Association
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CONTACT:
Tracy Peterson, +1-612-455-1717, cell
+1-612-232-6578, or Kristin Heinmets, +1-612-455-1749, cell
+1-651-335-1897, both of Padilla Speer Beardsley, Inc., and Tina
Volpe of Minnesota High Tech Association, +1-952-230-4552
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