Transportation Communications Newsletter
Monday,
September 9, 2013 – ISSN 1529-1057
17th IRF World Meeting & Exhibition
– November 10-14, 2013
There are only two
months left until the opening of the 17th
IRF World Meeting & Exhibition in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, November 10-14, 2013. Don’t
miss this incredible opportunity to interact with hundreds of influential road
and transport industry experts and decision makers from around the globe while
simultaneously accessing one of the largest and most dynamic regional
infrastructure markets. The event’s comprehensive executive and technical session program
encompasses eleven distinct themes of surface transportation and addresses
current and future industry challenges and solutions. Register
today to take advantage of Early
Bird rates (expires on September 16). To view the Program and
for more information on registration, obtaining a visa, hotel reservations,
exhibiting or sponsorship, visit www.irf2013.org.
AVIATION
1)
Airport Mobile Options Dominated by
Verizon and AT&T
Link
to story on CNBC:
Link
to news release: http://goo.gl/Sm3DqR
2)
Technology Can Speed Passenger
Processing at Airports
Link
to article in the Las Vegas
Review-Journal:
3)
After an Airline Mishap, Painting Over
Your Logo Isn't Terribly Effective
Link
to article in Bloomberg Businessweek:
CAMERAS
4)
Michigan Bill Regulates Use of Devices
to Photograph License Plates
Link
to AP article:
PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION
5)
Engaging the Public in Critical Disaster Planning and Decision Making:
Workshop Summary
Link
to summary from the Institute of Medicine of the National Academies:
SAFETY / SECURITY
6)
Looking for Innovation on Disaster
Communication
Link
to article in FCW:
TRAVELER INFORMATION /
TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT
7)
Study: Twitter Can Help Solve Transport
Problems
Link
to ANI article:
8)
Officials in Cebu, Philippines Eye Using
Mascots to Man Traffic
Link
to article in the Sun.Star Cebu:
VEHICLES
9)
Bill Shuster: Driverless Cars Are 'the
Future of Transportation'
Link
to article in Politico:
10)
Nissan-Beijing Traffic System to Help
Ease World's Worst Commute
Link
to Bloomberg article:
11)
Lawsuit Seeks Hawaii Driver's License
Exam in Other Languages
Link
to story on KHON-TV:
12)
Nissan Presents Smartwatch Concept
Link
to article on Engadget:
13)
Volkswagen Launches Car-Net as a Weak
Link to the Web
Link
to article on ReadWriteDrive:
14)
Study Compares Infotainment Operating
System of Germany Premium Car Manufacturers
Link
to article in automotiveIT:
Link
to article in carIT: http://goo.gl/c4ek1V
(in German)
15)
Your Car: The Next Frontier for Personal
IT
Link
to article on ITworld:
News Releases
Upcoming Events
Webinar: Discoveries in DC and Delft: Reflections on the Future of
Transportation Research and Education – September 18
Today in Transportation
History
1943
**70th anniversary** Allied troops landed on mainland Italy during
World War II.
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