Thursday, June 19, 2014

Transportation Communications Newsletter

Thursday, June 19, 2014 – ISSN 1529-1057

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IBTTA 82nd Annual Meeting & Exhibition – Customers & Collaboration – September 14-17

Register Online for a 10% Discount on Delegate Fees!

IBTTA's 82nd Annual Meeting & Exhibition is on the horizon! Join IBTTA and our hosts, the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority and the Texas Department of Transportation, in Austin and interact with the most influential experts and decision makers from around the globe. Become a meeting sponsor or promote your products or services by being an exhibitor. And if you arrive a day early, come to the golf event to support the IBTTA Foundation at the Barton Creek Golf Resort. IBTTA’s Annual Meeting & Exhibition will be held at the Austin Hilton. Visit www.IBTTA.org/austin for all the details and to register today!

AVIATION

1) A Look Behind the Scenes at Southwest Airlines Operations

Link to article on CNET:

http://www.cnet.com/news/heres-an-airline-cabin-where-yelling-crash-is-part-of-the-ride/

BICYCLES / PEDESTRIANS

2) New Hampshire DOT Considers Fitness App Data Purchase to Improve Biking Experience

Link to article in the Concord Monitor:

http://www.concordmonitor.com/home/12415665-95/nh-department-of-transportation-considers-fitness-app-data-purchase-to-improve-biking-experience

GPS / NAVIGATION

3) Toyota's Internet-Linked Navigation System Anticipates Drivers' Needs

Link to article in The Japan News:

http://the-japan-news.com/news/article/0001365909

MARITIME

4) US Coast Guard Arctic Priorities Include Communications and Operations

Link to article on Marine Link:

http://www.marinelink.com/news/priorities-outlines371451.aspx

OTHER

5) House Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Future of Surface Transportation

Link to further information:

http://science.house.gov/hearing/subcommittee-research-and-technology-hearing-future-surface-transportation

6) 3D Technology Aids Virginia Beach Transportation Planning

Link to story on WVEC-TV:

http://www.wvec.com/my-city/norfolk/3D-technology-aids-Beach-transportation-planning--263784641.html

7) The Bus of the Future Will Catch You

Link to story on New City Tech:

http://www.wnyc.org/story/tech-transportation-bridj-boston/

8) Chassis Lessor Grows Into the Cloud

Link to article on ZDNet:

http://www.zdnet.com/transportation-industry-support-service-grows-into-the-cloud-7000030706/

RAILROADS

9) Oil Train Shipment Details Not Sensitive, Federal Transportation Officials Argue

Link to AP article:

http://triblive.com/usworld/nation/6308688-74/information-railroads-federal

TRANSIT

10) US Local Transit Lines Rush to Introduce Mobile Ticketing

Link to article on Skift:

http://skift.com/2014/06/18/u-s-local-transit-lines-rush-to-introduce-mobile-ticketing/

VEHICLES

11) What Does GM's 4G LTE In-Car Wi-Fi Look Like?

Link to article on The Motley Fool:

http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2014/06/18/what-does-general-motors-4g-lte-in-car-wi-fi-look.aspx

News Releases

1) iMobility Award Winners 2014 at ITS Europe Congress

2) New Additions for the Airport Parking Finder Website for 2014

3) 2014 Rail Safety and Security Excellence Awards Announced by APTA

4) ITS European Congress Exceeded All Expectations

5) FCC Plans $34.9 Million Fine Against Chinese Online Retailer of Signal Jamming Devices

6) Toyota Testifies on Future Surface Transportation, Challenges of Connected Vehicles and Roads

7) IBTTA Announces 2014 Toll Excellence Award Winners

8) Saab Remote Tower Gets Critical Clearance from Swedish Transport Agency

Solicitations

 -  Request for Information – Sponsorship Opportunities for IMAP and NC 511 Programs – North Carolina DOT

https://www.ips.state.nc.us/ips/AGENCY/PDF/10331000.pdf

 -  Call for Abstracts – ITS Minnesota Fall Forum

http://www.itsmn.org/index.php?option=com_acymailing&ctrl=archive&task=view&mailid=79&key=6YMgplXT&subid=1119-9f82f02aa0b374db337de8e0d97f709e&tmpl=component

Upcoming Events

Connected Vehicle Trade Association Health & Transportation Workshop – June 25 – Southfield, Michigan

http://connectedvehicle.org/mHealth.pdf

Today in Transportation History    

1964 **50^th anniversary** President Lyndon Johnson participates in the groundbreaking for a test track of the Bay Area Rapid Transit system.

http://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/ws/?pid=26322

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