Monday, November 18, 2013

Transportation Communications Newsletter

Monday, November 18, 2013 – ISSN 1529-1057

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AVIATION

1) Pilots Rely Too Much on Automation, Panel Says

Link to article in The Wall Street Journal:

http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304439804579204202526288042

2) Gate-to-Gate Wi-Fi is Next Breakthrough in Flying

Link to story on CBS MoneyWatch:

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505124_162-57612443/gate-to-gate-wifi-is-next-breakthrough-in-flying/

3) North Carolina Woman Takes Viral Ride After 'We're Going Down' Announcement on Southwest Airlines Flight

Link to article in the News & Observer:

http://www.newsobserver.com/2013/11/16/3374452/a-raleigh-womans-dramatic-viral.html

4) The Latest in Airport Web Design

Link to article in Airport World:

http://www.airport-world.com/publications/all-online-articles/item/3141-web-wonders

5) Articles from Airport Improvement

 -  Ohio's Columbiana Airport Swaps Light Pole Real Estate for Internet Service

http://www.airportimprovement.com/content/story.php?article=00532

 -  Parking Reservations Go Viral at Vancouver International Airport

http://www.airportimprovement.com/content/story.php?article=00536

 -  Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Fixes Freeway Signage Problems

http://www.airportimprovement.com/content/story.php?article=00540

BICYCLES / PEDESTRIANS

6) Boston University Revamps Bike-Safety Website, Increases Resources

Link to article in The Daily Free Press:

http://dailyfreepress.com/2013/11/18/bu-revamps-bike-safety-website-increases-resources/

CAMERAS

7) New High-Def Webcams at Mount Rainier National Park Purchased Under 'Transit in Parks' Program

Link to article in The Bellingham Herald:

http://www.bellinghamherald.com/2013/11/17/3321200/new-high-def-webcams-offer-a-clearer.html

Link to cameras: http://www.nps.gov/mora/photosmultimedia/webcams.htm

GPS / NAVIGATION

8) CIA Fears Russian GPS on American Soil Could Be Used to Spy

Link to story on Fox News:

http://www.foxnews.com/tech/2013/11/18/cia-fears-russia-using-gps-on-american-soil-to-spy-on-us/

9) Smartphones Are Improving Urban Design By Showing How Transport is Used in Cities

Link to article in The Daily Mail:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2509481/Smartphones-GPS-reveals-transport-used-cities-improves-route-planning.html

INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION

10) US DOT Releases Advanced ePrimer on Intelligent Transportation Systems

Link to further information:

http://www.its.dot.gov/press/2013/eprimer_advanced.htm

OTHER

11) All-in-One Travel Pass to Be Trialed in UK Next Year

Link to article in The Guardian:

http://www.theguardian.com/money/2013/nov/16/sci-fi-multipass-travelcard

PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION

12) New Jersey DOT Won't Release Records in $515,000 Sussex Inn Deal

Link to article in the New Jersey Herald:

http://www.njherald.com/story/23994508/2013/11/17/state-wont-release-records-in-515k-sussex-inn-deal

13) Disability Outreach a Key Component of Maricopa Association of Governments Public Participation Plan

Link to article in MAGAZine:

http://www.azmag.gov/Documents/MAGazine-November2013-web.pdf (page 10)

ROADWAYS

14) Dublin, Ohio Sees Opportunity to Imprint Its Brand on Revamped Interchange

Link to article in The Columbus Dispatch:

http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2013/11/18/bridge-views.html

SAFETY / SECURITY

15) Funding Approved for Cameras and GPS on Indian Public Transport to Improve Safety for Women

Link to article in The Financial Times:

http://www.financialexpress.com/news/finmin-okays-road-ministrys-plan-for-safety-of-women-under-nirbhaya-fund/1196237

16) Sierra Leone President to Launch National Road Safety Policy

Link to article in Sierra Express Media:

http://www.sierraexpressmedia.com/archives/63100

TAXIS / RIDESHARING

17) Miami-Dade Leaders: Time to Update Cab Technology

Link to article in The Miami Herald:

http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/11/13/3750601/group-of-miami-dade-commissioners.html

TRANSIT

18) Articles from Mass Transit – November 2013

 -  Making Mass Transit Sound Good

http://www.masstransitmag.com/article/11186801/making-mass-transit-sound-good

 -  Cyber Security 101 for Transit Agencies

http://www.masstransitmag.com/article/11186781/preparing-mass-transit-for-cyber-security

 -  Solving Tomorrow's Maintenance Problems Today

http://www.masstransitmag.com/article/11189873/mass-transit-agencies-look-to-meet-future-maintenance-needs

19) New York City Bus Driver Learning Sign Language to Better Serve Deaf Riders

Link to article in the Daily News:

http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/queens/hometown-heroes-bus-driver-learning-sign-better-serve-deaf-riders-article-1.1520129

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

20) Traffic App Gets You Through Ottawa Construction

Link to article in the Ottawa Sun:

http://www.ottawasun.com/2013/11/18/traffic-app-gets-you-through-ottawa-construction

Link to news release: http://goo.gl/y5xxPM

VEHICLES

21) Toyota: Make Sure Wi-Fi Doesn't Threaten Car Safety

Link to article in The Detroit News:

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131114/AUTO0104/311140032/1148/AUTO01/Toyota-Make-sure-WiFi-doesn-t-threaten-car-safety

22) High-Tech Battle: Dealers vs. Crafty Thieves

Link to article in Automotive News:

http://www.autonews.com/article/20131117/OEM06/311189955/high-tech-battle-dealers-vs-crafty-thieves#axzz2l1wQaW3s

23) Has the Self-Driving Car at Last Arrived?

Link to article in The New Yorker:

http://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2013/11/25/131125fa_fact_bilger

24) Challenges for Future Auto Safety Technology

Link to blog in The Hill:

http://thehill.com/blogs/congress-blog/technology/190437-challenges-for-future-auto-safety-technology

News Releases

1) eMI³ Accelerating eMobility to the Next Level Through Open ICT Standards

2) Airbus Research Shows Passengers Researching In-Flight Seat Comfort Before Booking Flights

3) Phillips and Desso Announce Partnership to Develop Light Transmissive Carpets to Provide Information and Direction

4) Scotiabank Global Banking and Markets Transportation and Aerospace Conference to Be Broadcast on Web November 19

5) CAA to Invest in New Telematics Technology and Services

6) ITS in Public Transport – 3^rd Edition

7) Operation Lifesaver's Board of Directors Elects New Officers

8) IANA and FMCSA Unveil Paperless Roadability Compliance Tool

Upcoming Events

Webinar: Marking Roads Work Smarter with New Inrix XD Traffic – November 19

https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/158024542

Today in Transportation History    

1863 **150^th anniversary** US President Abraham Lincoln traveled by train to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania to deliver one of the best-known speeches in American history, the Gettysburg Address.

http://www.gettysburg.travel/visitor/member_detail.asp?contact_id=34438

1883 **130^th anniversary** Railroads in Canada and the US established standard time zones.

http://www.wired.com/science/discoveries/news/2008/11/dayintech_1118

1928 **85^th anniversary** A steamboat played a major role in a history-making cartoon.  The short film, Walt Disney's Steamboat Willie, was the first to feature synchronized sound and was the first cartoon distributed that featured Mickey Mouse.

http://youtu.be/BBgghnQF6E4

  

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