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:
Link
to news release
CAMERAS
2)
Levi's Stadium Camera System Keeping
Watchful Eye on Traffic, 49ers Fans
Link
to story on KPIX-TV:
3)
Is Traffic Camera Technology Being
Misused?
Link
to commentary on Fox News:
CARTOGRAPHY
4)
Washington State DOT Mapping
Construction 'Hot Spots'
Link
to story on KING-TV:
OTHER
5)
From Sensors to Big Data: Chicago is
Becoming a Smart City
Link
to article on SmartData Collective:
6)
National Institutes of Standards and
Technology Kicks Off Round 2 of SmartAmerica Challenge
Link
to article in GCN:
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:
TRANSIT
8)
New York City Lawmakers Want More
Transparency from MTA on Bedbugs
Link
to story on WFUV Radio:
9)
Mixed Myki Message Causes Confusion in
Victoria
Link
to article in The Age:
VEHICLES
10)
'Smart' Car Group Promises Less Oil Use,
Better Air
Link
to article in The Hill:
11)
Drivers Want Their Cars to Get to Know
Them Better
Link
to article in Computerworld:
News Releases
Friday Bonus
I just hope a Lego bus
doesn't pick you up here.
Upcoming Events
Iberian Congress of Parking and Mobility – September 18-19 – Lisbon
Today in Transportation
History
1919
**95th anniversary** Prince Edward Island in Canada lifted its ban
on automobiles in the province.
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