Wednesday, December 26, 2012

Transportation Communications Newsletter

Wednesday, December 26, 2012 – ISSN 1529-1057

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Happy Boxing Day!

AVIATION

1) Fees Undermine Fliers' Ability to Compare Fares

Link to AP article:

http://www.denverpost.com/business/ci_22261621/fees-undermine-fliers-ability-compare-fares

OTHER

2) Technology Helps Attendees Navigate Transportation Research Board's Annual Meeting

Link to story on Transportation Radio:

http://shouts.at/Fzf

SAFETY / SECURITY

3) University of Michigan's Transportation Research Institute Launches Website to Improve Teens' Winter Driving Skills

Link to story on Michigan Radio:

http://www.michiganradio.org/post/improving-winter-driving-skills-michigan-teens

Link to site: http://saferdrivingforteens.org/

4) University of Idaho Transportation Researchers Focus on Safety

Link to article from The Lewiston Tribune:

http://www.sfgate.com/news/science/article/UI-transportation-researchers-focus-on-safety-4145131.php

TRANSIT

5) Techies Give San Francisco Muni Tools to Boost Service

Link to article in the San Francisco Chronicle:

http://www.sfgate.com/default/article/Techies-give-Muni-tools-to-boost-service-4142659.php

6) PATH Problems Caused by Hurricane Sandy Are Driving Some Out of New Jersey

Agency acknowledges need to continue to improve communications.

Link to AP article:

http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2012/12/in_hurricane_sandys_wake_path.html

7) Schuylkill Transportation System to Track Buses with New Technology

Link to article in the Republican Herald:

http://republicanherald.com/news/schuylkill-transportation-system-to-track-buses-with-new-technology-1.1421272

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

8) Tariff Hike Shuts Down SMS Traffic Updates in Delhi

Link to article in the Hindustan Times:

http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/NewDelhi/Tariff-hike-shuts-down-SMS-traffic-updates/Article1-980786.aspx

VEHICLES

9) Delays Litter Long Road to Vehicle Rearview Visibility Rules

Link to AP article:

http://www2.whlt.com/news/2012/dec/26/delays-litter-long-road-to-vehicle-rearview-rules-ar-5241756/

10) Hyundai Turning Your Smartphone Into Your Car Keys

Link to article on Motor Authority:

http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1081324_hyundai-turning-your-smartphone-into-your-car-keys

News Releases

1) American Traffic Solutions Hits Social Media Milestones in 2012

Upcoming Events

New York International Auto Show – March 29-April 7 – New York City

http://www.autoshowny.com/

Today in Transportation History    

1837 **175^th anniversary** George Dewey, the only person to attain the rank of Admiral of the Navy in the US Navy and known for his victory in the Battle of Manila Bay, was born in Montpelier, Vermont.

http://www.spanamwar.com/dewey.htm

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