Transportation Communications Newsletter
Friday,
November 1, 2013 – ISSN 1529-1057
TCN
Fundraiser
Hard to believe it's
been six months since the last fundraiser, but it's time once again for my
biannual contribution appeal. Every November and May I turn to the TCN's
readers to ask for your support.
Remember, support isn't just financial. It can be using my voiceover services or simply telling
others about the TCN. Information
on how to contribute can be found below. Thank you!
AVIATION
1)
Senator Rockefeller Urges Caution in
Expanding Airplane Tablet Use
Link
to article in The Hill:
Link
to news release: http://goo.gl/gQU7hz
2)
Airlines May Ramp Up Electronic
Offerings
Link
to article in USA Today:
BICYCLES / PEDESTRIANS
3)
Networked Intelligent Bicycles Are
Transforming Urban Riding
Link
to article on ReadWrite:
4)
Portland, Oregon Works to Combat
'Distracted Walking'
Link
to article in Governing:
ELECTRONIC TOLLING
5)
Outdated Contact Information Causes Mounting Toll
Bills in Washington State
Link to story on KING-TV:
INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION
6)
Australian Transport Commission,
Austroads Partnership to Have Strong Cooperative ITS Focus
Link
to article on Australasian Transport News:
7)
ITS: Vehicle-to-Vehicle Technologies
Expected to Offer Safety Benefits, But a Variety of Deployment Challenges Exist
Link
to GAO report:
OTHER
8)
New Rural Transportation Research Center
Will be Based at Montana State University
Link
to story on KBZK-TV:
Link
to news release: http://goo.gl/CEt1zz
PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION
9)
Brevard County, Florida Sheriff's Office
Reviews Arrest of Man Filming Traffic Stop
Link
to article in Florida Today:
10)
Media Matters Hits Fox News Coverage of
Driving Fees
Link
to article in The Hill:
Link
to blog post from Media Matters for America: http://goo.gl/YXHJAL
SAFETY / SECURITY
11)
NHTSA Hopes to Cut Teen Fatality Rate in
Crashes with New Safety Campaign
Link
to article in the AASHTO Journal:
12)
Wisconsin DOT Testing Reflective Borders
Around Traffic Lights
Link
to story on WLUK-TV:
13)
Success Factors in the Reduction of
Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Incidents
Link
to article in TR News:
TRANSIT
14)
California Transit Officials Adopt New
Rail Safety Rules Following BART Fatalities
Link
to story on KCBS Radio:
15)
Tech and Homeless Vets to Improve
Berkshire County, Massachusetts Transportation
Link
to article in Government Technology:
TRAVELER INFORMATION /
TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT
16)
New York State Police and DOT Open New
Communications Center in Capital District
Link
to article in Colonie Spotlight:
VEHICLES
17)
GM Urges Dealers to Set Up Customer
Technology Centers
Link
to article in The Detroit News:
News Releases
TCN Contributions
Checks or money orders may be mailed to:
Bernie Wagenblast
1 Aberdeen Court
Cranford, NJ USA 07016-2911
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Today in Transportation
History
1918
**95th anniversary** The Malbone Street Wreck took place in
Brooklyn. At least 93 people died
in the subway crash.
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