Transportation Communications Newsletter: August 2014

Friday, August 29, 2014

Transportation Communications Newsletter

Friday, August 29, 2014 – ISSN 1529-1057

With the Labor Day holiday upon us, it means the ITS 3C Summit is right around the corner! Take advantage of this joint meeting and gain a broader perspective on the ITS industry and learn more about the future of transportation technology. Register today! The Gulf Region ITS, ITS Florida, and ITS Georgia state chapters will host the ITS 3C Summit September 14 - 17 in Mobile, Alabama. Highly anticipated general sessions include a DOT CEO Roundtable featuring DOT directors from ten states across the southeast as well as Connected Vehicles and ITS - End User's Perspectives and Applications panel discussions. The expansive Exhibit Hall will showcase the latest and greatest in ITS from over 50 exhibitors. To round out each day’s conference activities, networking events with a local flair will be offered, including an evening aboard the famed USS Alabama, Casino Night benefitting a local charity, and a Dueling Pianos sing-along social event. If you have already registered for the ITS 3C Summit, remember to begin planning your conference experience by signing up for breakout sessions, training workshops, technical tours, and networking activities. Space is limited, so reserve your spot today. The ITS 3C Summit is an invaluable learning experience for any transportation professional and an exciting opportunity to join other industry leaders in sharing new ideas and forging lasting partnerships in a fun and relaxing learning environment. Stay up to date with ITS 3C Summit happenings on the event website www.its3csummit.com. Enjoy your holiday weekend, and we hope to see you in Mobile in two weeks!

AVIATION

1) American Airlines Fares Back on Orbitz After Deal

Link to AP article:

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/orbitz-ends-dispute-american-us-201529794.html

Link to news release

CAMERAS

2) Levi's Stadium Camera System Keeping Watchful Eye on Traffic, 49ers Fans

Link to story on KPIX-TV:

http://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2014/08/28/levis-stadium-camera-system-keeping-watchful-eye-on-traffic-49ers-fans-santa-clara-broncos-candlestick-traffic-game-football/

3) Is Traffic Camera Technology Being Misused?

Link to commentary on Fox News:

http://www.foxnews.com/tech/2014/08/29/is-camera-technology-being-misused/

CARTOGRAPHY

4) Washington State DOT Mapping Construction 'Hot Spots'

Link to story on KING-TV:

http://www.king5.com/story/traffic/news/2014/08/28/seattle-construction-everywhere/14770621/

OTHER

5) From Sensors to Big Data: Chicago is Becoming a Smart City

Link to article on SmartData Collective:

http://smartdatacollective.com/bigdatastartups/229281/sensors-big-data-chicago-becoming-smart-city

6) National Institutes of Standards and Technology Kicks Off Round 2 of SmartAmerica Challenge

Link to article in GCN:

http://gcn.com/articles/2014/08/29/nist-smartamerica-challenge.aspx

Link to news release

ROADWAYS

7) Highway Safety and Reliability Being Studied on a Virginia 'Smart Road'

Link to story on AASHTO's Transportation TV:

http://youtu.be/kXX0Ta4XJXU

TRANSIT

8) New York City Lawmakers Want More Transparency from MTA on Bedbugs

Link to story on WFUV Radio:

http://www.wfuv.org/news/news-politics/140828/nyc-lawmakers-want-more-transparency-mta-bedbugs

9) Mixed Myki Message Causes Confusion in Victoria

Link to article in The Age:

http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/mixed-myki-message-warns-of-2760-for-not-touching-off-20140829-10a2oo.html

VEHICLES

10) 'Smart' Car Group Promises Less Oil Use, Better Air

Link to article in The Hill:

http://thehill.com/policy/technology/216134-smart-car-group-promises-less-oil-use-better-air

11) Drivers Want Their Cars to Get to Know Them Better

Link to article in Computerworld:

http://www.computerworld.com/article/2599424/telematics/drivers-want-their-cars-to-get-to-know-them-better.html

News Releases

1) New Communication Channel to Improve Efficiency of Hungarian Air Traffic Management

2) Operational Cooperation Between EUMETSAT and US on Space Situational Awareness

3) New Security App BART Watch Allows Riders to Report Crimes to Police

4) Here Partners with Samsung to Bring Maps and Location Services to Gear S

Friday Bonus

I just hope a Lego bus doesn't pick you up here.

https://uk.news.yahoo.com/lego-bus-stop-appears-london-replacing-real-thing-092900958.html#8eq43nW

Upcoming Events

Iberian Congress of Parking and Mobility – September 18-19 – Lisbon

http://mobilidade2014.pt/en/

Today in Transportation History

1919 **95^th anniversary** Prince Edward Island in Canada lifted its ban on automobiles in the province.

http://www.gov.pe.ca/cornerstore/htmlsite/autoban.htm

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Thursday, August 28, 2014

Transportation Communications Newsletter

Thursday, August 28, 2014 – ISSN 1529-1057

Register now for CVTA’s 5^th Annual Summit on the Future of the Connected Vehicle!

Join the conversation and take home brand-new insights on the toughest topics in the Connected Vehicle space! Not only can you come find out what’s happening, you’ll also be part of figuring out what’s next! Fellow thought leaders will include: Automakers, Tier 1 and 2 Suppliers; Hardware, Software, Telecommunications, and Service Providers; Insurers, and State and Federal government officials.

This year’s event will be held on September 11th, 2014 at Cobo Hall in Detroit, Michigan, co-located with the 14th ITS World Congress. Summit attendees are eligible for discounted World Congress Exhibition and Demonstrations passes and hotel rates. Register today at www.connectedvehicle.org/events – summit attendance is limited to 150!

AVIATION

1) UN Group to Launch Programs to Provide Pilots with Information on War Zones

Link to article in The Hill:

http://thehill.com/policy/transportation/216074-un-to-warn-pilots-about-flying-over-war-zones

2) New Advocacy Group Urges Spending on Airports, Air-Traffic Control Technology

Link to article in USA Today:

http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/2014/08/27/travelers-voice-airline-group/14675347/

Link to Travelers' Voice

3) For One Student, Dreams of Drone-Based Advertising Take Flight

Link to article in Fortune:

http://fortune.com/2014/08/27/raj-singh-dronecast-drone-advertiser/

CAMERAS

4) Iowa DOT: I-380 Speed Cameras Don't Comply with Rules

Link to story on KCRG-TV:

http://www.kcrg.com/subject/news/iowa-dot-i-380-speed-cameras-dont-comply-with-rules-20140827

OTHER

5) Here for Gear Teased by Nokia on Twitter, Official Announcement Coming Friday

Link to article on AndroidHeadlines:

http://www.androidheadlines.com/2014/08/gear-teased-nokia-twitter-official-announcement-coming-tomorrow.html

PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION

6) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Defends Safety Score

Link to article in Transport Topics:

http://www.ttnews.com/articles/basetemplate.aspx?storyid=35877&t=FMCSA-Defends-Safety-Score

SAFETY / SECURITY

7) South African Government Turns to Tech for Road Safety

Link to article on ITWeb:

http://www.itweb.co.za/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=137234:government-turns-to-tech-for-road-safety

8) This Seat Belt Could Stop You from Falling Asleep at the Wheel

Link to article on The Huffington Post:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/08/24/seat-belt-drowsy-drivers_n_5700989.html

TELEMATICS

9) The Differences Between Software and Telematics

Link to article in BusinessCar:

http://www.businesscar.co.uk/analysis/2014/the-differences-between-software-and-telematics

VEHICLES

10) Hidden Obstacles for Google's Self-Driving Cars

Link to article in MIT Technology Review:

http://www.technologyreview.com/news/530276/hidden-obstacles-for-googles-self-driving-cars/

11) A Driverless Car 'Utopia' Could Soon Be Here, and This Company Will Be Behind It

Link to article on Quartz:

http://qz.com/255962/a-self-driving-car-utopia-could-soon-be-here-and-this-company-will-be-behind-it/

12) GM Drops HD Radio from Some 2015 Models

Link to column in Radio World:

http://www.radioworld.com/article/gm-drops-hd-radio-from-some--models/272067

Link to blog from Strategy Analytics

News Releases

1) CITE Now Accepting Registrations for Fall 2014 'Blended' (IL) Courses

2) Smart Cars, Smart Roads Seen in Nationwide Survey as Boosting Safety, Reinventing Transportation

3) Iteris Awarded $1.2 Million Transportation Performance Management Task Order from National Highway Institute

4) AASHTO and ASTM Partner for Transportation Portal

Upcoming Events

International Conference Connected Vehicles – September 18 – Brussels

http://www.development-institute.com/en/sitededie/41/connected_vehicles/event

Today in Transportation History

1609 **405^th anniversary** Henry Hudson, and his ship the Half Moon, sailed into Delaware Bay in search of a route to Asia.

http://www.newnetherlandinstitute.org/history-and-heritage/digital-exhibitions/a-tour-of-new-netherland/delaware/half-moon-at-delaware-bay/

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Wednesday, August 27, 2014

Transportation Communications Newsletter

Wednesday, August 27, 2014 – ISSN 1529-1057

HERE to showcase connected vehicle, automated driving, and predictive traffic applications at ITS World Congress

HERE is a Nokia business with nearly 30 years of experience in collecting, processing and distributing vast amounts of map, traffic, and dynamic data to support consumer, automotive, and government transportation applications.

Please join HERE at ITS WC to see our next generation of automotive navigation and connected driving applications during ITS World Congress in Detroit on 7 – 11 September 2014 at Belle Isle or click http://here.com/business to learn more.

AVIATION

1) Denver Airport Goes Digital to Reunite Fliers with Lost Items

Link to article in USA Today:

http://www.usatoday.com/story/todayinthesky/2014/08/26/denver-airport-lost-and-found/14621043/

INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION

2) US DOT 2014 ITS World Congress Update

Link to update:

http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?ca=76be8e11-da39-4818-9a0b-7cb5d970715f&c=77da6f90-5104-11e3-8e6b-d4ae52a4597c&ch=7a7c1c80-5104-11e3-8e6c-d4ae52a4597c

OTHER

3) Thousands of Weather Satellite Bugs Won't Be Fixed for Years

Link to article on NextGov:

http://www.nextgov.com/cybersecurity/2014/08/tens-thousands-weather-satellite-bugs-wont-be-fixed-years/92465

Link to further information from the US Commerce Department Inspector General

4) Uber Begins Testing Lunch Delivery with UberFRESH

Link to article on TechCrunch:

http://techcrunch.com/2014/08/26/uberfresh/

5) Real-Time Sensor Networks Give a Voice to the Planet

Link to blog from PSFK Labs:

http://www.psfk.com/2014/08/real-time-sensor-networks-give-voice-planet.html#!bLjcd0

PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION

6) American Trucking Associations Wants 'Unreliable' Compliance, Safety Accountability Scores Hidden from Public View

Link to article in Truck News:

http://www.trucknews.com/health-safety/ata-wants-unreliable-csa-scores-hidden-public-view/1003059442

Link to news release

7) As Oregon Meets to Strengthen Oil Train Disclosure, BNSF Questions Media's Presence

Link to article in The Oregonian:

http://www.oregonlive.com/environment/index.ssf/2014/08/as_oregon_meets_to_strengthen.html

SAFETY / SECURITY

8) Oklahoma Devotes $100 Million to Improve Safety at Railroad Crossings

Link to article in the Tulsa World:

http://www.tulsaworld.com/news/capitol_report/oklahoma-devotes-million-to-improve-safety-at-railroad-crossings/article_df6623ea-d312-56c1-b655-53d2dcc7287f.html

Link to news release

TELEMATICS

9) Connected Cars: A Big Data Headache or Opportunity for Insurers?

Link to article in Computerworld UK:

http://www.computerworlduk.com/in-depth/it-business/3539701/connected-cars-a-big-data-headache-or-opportunity-for-insurers/

TRANSIT

10) BART Got 10-Second Warning Before Sunday's Napa Earthquake

Link to article on GigaOM:

https://gigaom.com/2014/08/25/bart-had-a-10-second-warning-before-sundays-napa-earthquake-why-didnt-everyone-else/

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

11) Google Shows Traffic by Transportation Modes in One Card

Link to article on Search Engine Roundtable:

https://www.seroundtable.com/google-traffic-maps-card-19055.html

VEHICLES

12) How Privacy Fears Are Driving Automakers in the Age of the Connected Car

Link to article on Autoblog:

http://spectrum.ieee.org/cars-that-think/transportation/infrastructure/why-cant-the-government-run-vehicletovehicle-communications

News Releases

1) New Cameras, Signs Provide Real-Time Traffic Updates Along Washington SR 539 and SR 9 Near Canadian Border

Upcoming Events

Oceans'14 – September 14-19 – St. John's, Newfoundland

http://oceans14mtsieeestjohns.org/

Today in Transportation History

1859 **155^th anniversary** The first commercial oil well was drilled near Titusville, Pennsylvania by Edwin Drake.

http://www.drakewell.org/

1939 **75^th anniversary** The first jet aircraft, the Heinkel He 178, made its first flight.

http://www.firstjetpilot.com/

1979 **35^th anniversary** Lord Louis Mountbatten, former Admiral of the Fleet, and two others were killed when an IRA-planted bomb exploded on their boat in Ireland.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/onthisday/hi/dates/stories/august/27/newsid_2511000/2511545.stm

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