Thursday, August 29, 2013

Transportation Communications Newsletter

Thursday, August 29, 2013 – ISSN 1529-1057

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Telematics for Fleet Management USA 2013 (November 20-21, Atlanta, GA) will discuss how to engage cross industry partners as consolidation and new technologies drastically change the landscape of fleet telematics.

Expert speakers confirmed include Donlen, Penske, Ryder, Daimler, Volvo, Telogis, Garmin, PeopleNet and FMCSA to name a few. The event will feature 200+ delegates, 30+ senior level speakers, 25+ business focused sessions, and 20+ hours of networking.

Key topics include ELD regulation, standardized platforms and data sets, green vehicles, autonomous freight, commercial insurance and key business model and service options to stay relevant in the changing market.

Click here for more information

AVIATION

1) Maine's Norridgewock Airport Imperiled By Radio-Frequency Jamming, Police Say

Link to article in the Morning Sentinel:

http://www.onlinesentinel.com/news/Norridgewock-airport-imperiled-by-radio-frequency-jamming-police-say.html

2) Los Angeles World Airports to Focus on New Marketing Campaigns for Ontario Airport

Link to article in the Daily Bulletin:

http://www.dailybulletin.com/business/20130827/lawa-to-focus-on-new-marketing-campaigns-for-ont

3) National Geographic Channel Program to Feature Behind Scenes Look at Dubai Airport

Link to article in the Khaleej Times:

http://www.khaleejtimes.com/kt-article-display-1.asp?section=nationgeneral&xfile=data/nationgeneral/2013/august/nationgeneral_august281.xml

BICYCLES / PEDESTRIANS

4) Study: One in Five High School Students Using Digital Devices While Crossing Street

Link to article on Transportation Nation:

http://www.wnyc.org/blogs/transportation-nation/2013/aug/29/one-five-teens-cross-street-while-using-electronic-devices/

5) Chicago DOT Launches New Online Clearinghouse: 'Complete Streets Chicago'

Link to Streetsblog Chicago:

http://chi.streetsblog.org/2013/08/28/cdot-launches-new-online-clearinghouse-complete-streets-chicago/

GPS / NAVIGATION

6) Auto Rickshaws in Chennai to Be Fitted with GPS, Panic Button

Link to article in The Times of India:

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/news/Auto-rickshaws-in-Chennai-to-be-fitted-with-GPS-panic-button/videoshow/22133183.cms

7) Golf Courses Take Note: Use GPS to Curb Slow Play

Link to article in Golf Digest:

http://www.golfdigest.com/golf-equipment/blogs/newstuff/2013/08/golf-courses-take-note-use-gps.html

INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION

8) How to Unjam Traffic: It's Not the Car That Matters. It's the Way You Use It.

Link to article in Slate:

http://www.slate.com/articles/health_and_science/transportation/2013/08/traffic_stopping_technologies_waze_smart_traffic_lights_road_trains_and.html

PARKING

9) Parking App Allows Citizens to Issue Disabled Parking Violation Tickets

Link to story on KWCH-TV:

http://www.kwch.com/news/news-adk-kwch-phone-app-allows-citizens-to-issue-disabled-parking-violation-tickets-20130828,0,6906159.story

PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION

10) North Carolina DOT Creates Lesson Plan on Walking, Biking Safety

Link to story on the North Carolina News Network:

http://www.ncnn.com/edit-news/8694-ncdot-creates-lesson-plan-on-walking-biking-safety

RAILROADS

11) Michigan Amtrak Trains to Get Wi-Fi Thanks to $1 Million in MDOT Funds

Link to article on MLive:

http://www.mlive.com/business/index.ssf/2013/08/michigan_amtrak_trains_to_get.html

SAFETY / SECURITY

12) Text a Driver in New Jersey, and You Could See Your Day in Court

Link to story on CNN:

http://www.cnn.com/2013/08/29/us/new-jersey-texting-crash-sender-liable/

TAXIS / RIDESHARING

13) The Future of Social Transportation: Bandwagon is Helping You Share Cab Rides

Link to article in Fast Company:

http://www.fastcoexist.com/3016329/the-future-of-social-transportation-bandwagon-is-helping-you-share-cab-rides

TRANSIT

14) Pro-Palestine Bus Ads Spark Debate in Vancouver, British Columbia

Link to story on CTV:

http://bc.ctvnews.ca/pro-palestine-bus-ads-spark-debate-in-vancouver-1.1431356

VEHICLES

15) Honda Touts Technology to Cut Pedestrian, Motorcycle Deaths

Link to article in The Detroit News:

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130828/AUTO0104/308280123/Honda-touts-technology-cut-pedestrian-motorcycle-deaths

16) US DOT Posts Final Agenda for ITS Connected Vehicle Public Meeting

Link to agenda:

http://www.its.dot.gov/meetings/cv_publicmeeting_sep2013.htm

News Releases

1) State DOTs Use Smart Technology to Keep Infrastructure Operating Safely

2) GEWI TIC Software Connects Traffic and Navigation

3) Colorado DOT Mobile Smartphone Application Launches Real-Time Notifications in Time for Labor Day Weekend

4) Virginia Governor Announces New Park-and-Ride Resources to Help Travelers

5) Michigan State Trooper Featured in Statewide Campaign Promoting 'Move Over' Law

6) 'The Source' Newsletter from Information Station Specialists – August 2013

Upcoming Events

Aviation Week MRO Europe – September 24-26 – London

http://events.aviationweek.com/current/meu/index.htm

Today in Transportation History    

1898 **115^th anniversary** The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company was incorporated.

http://www.goodyear.com/corporate/history/history_overview.html

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