Monday, April 8, 2013

Transportation Communications Newsletter

Monday, April 8, 2013 – ISSN 1529-1057

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AVIATION

1) The Next Tech at Seattle-Tacoma Airport: Wi-Fi and Power Outlets are Just the Beginning

Link to blog in The Seattle Times:

http://blogs.seattletimes.com/monica-guzman/2013/04/06/the-next-tech-at-sea-tac-airport-wifi-and-power-outlets-are-just-the-beginning/

2) NextGen Air Transportation System: FAA Has Made Some Progress in Midterm Implementation, but Ongoing Challenges Limit Expected Benefits

Link to report from the US Government Accountability Office:

http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-13-264

CAMERAS

3) Abu Dhabi's Cutting-Edge Cameras Get Ready to Put Brakes on Rogue Drivers

Link to article in The National:

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/transport/abu-dhabis-cutting-edge-cameras-get-ready-to-put-brakes-on-rogue-drivers

MARITIME

4) America's New Maritime Spy Drone Program is Finally Getting Off the Ground

Link to article on Gizomdo:

http://gizmodo.com/5993698/americas-new-maritime-spy-drone-program-is-finally-getting-off-the-ground

PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION

5) Los Angeles MTA, Suicide Prevention Center Join Efforts to Combat Pedestrian Fatalities on Metro Blue Line

Link to article in Progressive Railroading:

http://www.progressiverailroading.com/safety/article/LA-MTA-Didi-Hirsch-Suicide-Prevention-Center-join-efforts-to-combat-pedestrian-fatalities-on-Metro-Blue-Line--35782

6) Talking Transportation: In the Field … On the Mark

Link to Talking Transportation blog:

http://talkingtransportation.wordpress.com/2013/04/07/talking-transportation-in-the-field-on-the-mark/

SAFETY / SECURITY

7) Laws Against Driving and Cellphone Use Aren't Working, Study Finds

Link to article in the Los Angeles Times:

http://www.latimes.com/business/autos/la-fi-0406-distracted-drivers-20130406,0,1216471.story

8) California Court: Hands on the Wheel, Not on Your Maps App

Link to article on CNET:

http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57578283-94/california-court-hands-on-the-wheel-not-on-your-maps-app/

9) Can FirstNet Create a Truly Nationwide Public Safety Network?

Link to article in GCN:

http://gcn.com/articles/2013/04/05/firstnet-nationwide-public-safety-network.aspx

10) April Brings National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and Not a Moment Too Soon

Link to US DOT's Fast Lane blog:

http://fastlane.dot.gov/2013/04/april-brings-national-distracted-driving-awareness-month-and-not-a-moment-too-soon.html#.UWLgVKtoT2w

TRANSIT

11) HopStop Live Brings Real-Time Crowdsourced Transit Information to the iPhone

Link to article on The Verge:

http://www.theverge.com/2013/4/8/4195266/hopstop-live-app-crowdsourced-transit

Link to news release: http://goo.gl/RhIfh

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

12) Drivers, You're Being Tracked; Bluetooth Makes Road Trips Easier with Traffic Control

Link to article in the Sun Sentinel:

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/broward/fl-broward-technology-traffic-innovations-20130406,0,7721665.story

VEHICLES

13) The Battle for Your Dashboard: Cars Making Many New Technological Connections

Link to article in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette:

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/business/technology/the-battle-for-your-dashboard-cars-making-many-new-technological-connections-682465/

14) States Want License Plates 2 B EZ to Read

Link to article in USA Today:

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/04/07/state-license-plate-readability/2007063/

15) GM to Launch In-Car App Shop and Support It with 4G

Link to article on Gizmag:

http://www.gizmag.com/gm-in-car-app-shop/26825/

News Releases

1) New Website, re:Streets, Presents Comprehensive Design Manual to Revitalize Streets

2) California DMV Wins International Award for Social Media Outreach

3) Virginia DOT Announces Sponsorship Program for 511 Traveler Information System and Safety Service Patrol

4) Sue Bai of Honda R&D Receives SAE International Delco Electronics ITS Award

5) North Carolina DOT Updates State Transportation Map

6) TRANSCAER Names National Award Recipients for Efforts in Hazmat Transportation Safety

7) Panasonic  Avionics Corp. to Hold World's First Mid-Air "Tweetathon'

8) Rome's Leonardo da Vinci Airport Offering 30 Minutes of Free Wi-Fi Access

9) Saab Remote Tower System in Norway Achieves Site Acceptance Testing Milestone

10) Ames, Iowa's New Landmark Lights Up the Night for Work Zone Awareness Week

Upcoming Events

Workshop: The Future Internet of Mobility – May 6 – Espoo, Finland

http://goo.gl/1E4m2

Today in Transportation History    

1968 **45^th anniversary** BOAC Flight 712 experienced an engine failure and a fire.  The plane made a successful emergency landing but five aboard the flight died, including stewardess Barbara Jane Harrison.  She was awarded the George Cross her heroism.

http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/tahistory/featuresnostalgiapasttimes/8636882.Heroism_that_earned_Jane_the_George_Cross/

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