Friday, August 30, 2013

Friday, August 30, 2013


Transportation Communications Newsletter

Friday, August 30, 2013 – ISSN 1529-1057


AVIATION

1) How Can Airports and Airlines Use Wearable Technology to Enhance the Passenger Experience?
Link to article on Future Travel Experience:

2) Airport Cities Must Take Heed of the New York Airports Wi-Fi War
Link to article on Global Airport Cities:

3) Pilot Lingo 101: Aviation Phonetics and Linguistics
Link to article on Alaska Dispatch:

4) Behind the Scenes at Dulles Airport
Link to story on WTTG-TV:

5) Use the Airline's App, and Other Tips for Flying Efficiency
Link to column in The New York Times:

GPS / NAVIGATION

6) Nokia's New In-Car HERE Auto Mapping Tools Offer Real-Time Traffic Updates, Turn-By-Turn Directions and More
Link to article on The Next Web:
Link to news release: http://goo.gl/MBv3wa

7) Massachusetts Gives GPS Firms Heads Up on Low Bridges
Link to article in the Boston Herald:

OTHER

8) National Park Service to Assess Economic Value of 'Natural Sound'
Link to article on E&E:

9) August/September Issue of Traffic Technology International
Link to magazine:

ROADWAYS

10) INDEX Award Winner: Life-Saving 'Smart' Highways Will Visually Communicate Dangerous Road Conditions
Link to article on Inhabit:

SAFETY / SECURITY

11) Georgia DOT Launches Video Campaign to Promote Safe Driving
Link to story on WTVY-TV:

12) Eight Ways Tech Will Transform Airport Security
Link to article on Mashable:

TELEMATICS

13) Viewpoint: Black Box Versus Smartphone in Insurance Telematics
Link to commentary on Telematics Update:

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

14) The Best Traffic App Out There Gets an Overhaul, Big Price Cut
Link to article in Wired:

15) Florida DOT Launches New Mobile App
Link to story on WEAR-TV:

16) Reroute Town's Traffic to Get Emergency Vehicles Through
Link to article in New Scientist:
Link to abstract in Expert Systems with Applications:

VEHICLES

17) NTSB Says Breakthrough Near on Connected Vehicles
Link to article in The Philadelphia Inquirer:

18) Mercedes Stop-and-Go Autopilot Heralds Hands-Free Push
Link to Bloomberg article:


News Releases


Job Postings
 -  Transportation Specialist – Federal Highway Administration – Washington, DC


Friday Bonus
After you've seen the 100th black suitcase pass on the airport baggage carousel, this would be a pleasant surprise.


Upcoming Events
ITS Florida 2013 Technical Conference – October 9-11 – Orlando, Florida


Today in Transportation History    
1963 **50th anniversary** The hotline between Washington, DC and Moscow went into operation.

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Questions, comments about the TCN?  Please write the editor, Bernie Wagenblast at bernie@bwcommunications.net.     

© 2013 Bernie Wagenblast Communications, LLC www.bwcommunications.net

Friday, August 30, 2013


Transportation Communications Newsletter

Friday, August 30, 2013 – ISSN 1529-1057


AVIATION

1) How Can Airports and Airlines Use Wearable Technology to Enhance the Passenger Experience?
Link to article on Future Travel Experience:

2) Airport Cities Must Take Heed of the New York Airports Wi-Fi War
Link to article on Global Airport Cities:

3) Pilot Lingo 101: Aviation Phonetics and Linguistics
Link to article on Alaska Dispatch:

4) Behind the Scenes at Dulles Airport
Link to story on WTTG-TV:

5) Use the Airline's App, and Other Tips for Flying Efficiency
Link to column in The New York Times:

GPS / NAVIGATION

6) Nokia's New In-Car HERE Auto Mapping Tools Offer Real-Time Traffic Updates, Turn-By-Turn Directions and More
Link to article on The Next Web:
Link to news release: http://goo.gl/MBv3wa

7) Massachusetts Gives GPS Firms Heads Up on Low Bridges
Link to article in the Boston Herald:

OTHER

8) National Park Service to Assess Economic Value of 'Natural Sound'
Link to article on E&E:

9) August/September Issue of Traffic Technology International
Link to magazine:

ROADWAYS

10) INDEX Award Winner: Life-Saving 'Smart' Highways Will Visually Communicate Dangerous Road Conditions
Link to article on Inhabit:

SAFETY / SECURITY

11) Georgia DOT Launches Video Campaign to Promote Safe Driving
Link to story on WTVY-TV:

12) Eight Ways Tech Will Transform Airport Security
Link to article on Mashable:

TELEMATICS

13) Viewpoint: Black Box Versus Smartphone in Insurance Telematics
Link to commentary on Telematics Update:

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

14) The Best Traffic App Out There Gets an Overhaul, Big Price Cut
Link to article in Wired:

15) Florida DOT Launches New Mobile App
Link to story on WEAR-TV:

16) Reroute Town's Traffic to Get Emergency Vehicles Through
Link to article in New Scientist:
Link to abstract in Expert Systems with Applications:

VEHICLES

17) NTSB Says Breakthrough Near on Connected Vehicles
Link to article in The Philadelphia Inquirer:

18) Mercedes Stop-and-Go Autopilot Heralds Hands-Free Push
Link to Bloomberg article:


News Releases


Job Postings
 -  Transportation Specialist – Federal Highway Administration – Washington, DC


Friday Bonus
After you've seen the 100th black suitcase pass on the airport baggage carousel, this would be a pleasant surprise.


Upcoming Events
ITS Florida 2013 Technical Conference – October 9-11 – Orlando, Florida


Today in Transportation History    
1963 **50th anniversary** The hotline between Washington, DC and Moscow went into operation.

======================================================================
The Transportation Communications Newsletter is published electronically Monday through Friday. 
To subscribe (for free) or unsubscribe, please contact me at bernie@bwcommunications.net.
Become a TCN fan on Facebook and follow on Twitter @TransportComm.

Questions, comments about the TCN?  Please write the editor, Bernie Wagenblast at bernie@bwcommunications.net.     

© 2013 Bernie Wagenblast Communications, LLC www.bwcommunications.net

Thursday, August 29, 2013

Thursday, August 29, 2013


Transportation Communications Newsletter

Thursday, August 29, 2013 – ISSN 1529-1057

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:

2) Los Angeles World Airports to Focus on New Marketing Campaigns for Ontario Airport
Link to article in the Daily Bulletin:

3) National Geographic Channel Program to Feature Behind Scenes Look at Dubai Airport
Link to article in the Khaleej Times:

BICYCLES / PEDESTRIANS

4) Study: One in Five High School Students Using Digital Devices While Crossing Street
Link to article on Transportation Nation:

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

GPS / NAVIGATION

6) Auto Rickshaws in Chennai to Be Fitted with GPS, Panic Button
Link to article in The Times of India:

7) Golf Courses Take Note: Use GPS to Curb Slow Play
Link to article in Golf Digest:

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:

PARKING

9) Parking App Allows Citizens to Issue Disabled Parking Violation Tickets
Link to story on KWCH-TV:

PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION

10) North Carolina DOT Creates Lesson Plan on Walking, Biking Safety
Link to story on the North Carolina News Network:

RAILROADS

11) Michigan Amtrak Trains to Get Wi-Fi Thanks to $1 Million in MDOT Funds
Link to article on MLive:

SAFETY / SECURITY

12) Text a Driver in New Jersey, and You Could See Your Day in Court
Link to story on CNN:

TAXIS / RIDESHARING

13) The Future of Social Transportation: Bandwagon is Helping You Share Cab Rides
Link to article in Fast Company:

TRANSIT

14) Pro-Palestine Bus Ads Spark Debate in Vancouver, British Columbia
Link to story on CTV:

VEHICLES

15) Honda Touts Technology to Cut Pedestrian, Motorcycle Deaths
Link to article in The Detroit News:

16) US DOT Posts Final Agenda for ITS Connected Vehicle Public Meeting
Link to agenda:


News Releases


Upcoming Events
Aviation Week MRO Europe – September 24-26 – London


Today in Transportation History    
1898 **115th anniversary** The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company was incorporated.

======================================================================
The Transportation Communications Newsletter is published electronically Monday through Friday. 
To subscribe (for free) or unsubscribe, please contact me at bernie@bwcommunications.net.
Become a TCN fan on Facebook and follow on Twitter @TransportComm.

Questions, comments about the TCN?  Please write the editor, Bernie Wagenblast at bernie@bwcommunications.net.     

© 2013 Bernie Wagenblast Communications, LLC www.bwcommunications.net