Thursday, October 2, 2014

Thursday, October 2, 2014


Transportation Communications Newsletter

Thursday, October 2, 2014 – ISSN 1529-1057

IBTTA GLOBAL SUMMIT – LESS THAN 3 WEEKS AWAY! – FULL PROGRAM ONLINE
TOMORROW IS HOTEL CUT-OFF DATE – REGISTER & MAKE YOUR PLANS TODAY!

The cut-off date to receive the IBTTA negotiated hotel rate is October 3, 2014. Register and make your travel arrangements today for the IBTTA Global Summit, October 19-21, 2014, at the Prague Marriott in the Czech Republic. This Summit offers an unparalleled opportunity to network with your colleagues and share your experiences across international borders. Sponsorship and exhibit opportunities are available! Visit www.IBTTA.org/prague for the full program, travel, hotel and other information.


AVIATION

1) Passenger Terminal World Looks at the Airport Experience in 2034
Link to magazine:

MARITIME

2) Will Shipping Go Mobile in 2015?
Link to article in The Maritime Executive:

OTHER

3) Traffic Signal Boxes in Sioux Falls, South Dakota Turned into Maps and Marketing Tools
Link to article in the Argus Leader:

4) Kenya's NTSA Launches New Internet, Mobile System to Modernize Road Transport Sector
Link to article on HumanIPO:

5) Pan Am Railways Loses Defamation Lawsuit Against Newsletter Publisher
Link to article in the Portland Press Herald:

6) New Jersey Toll Collector Sues After Allegedly Being Told to Not Say 'God Bless You'
Link to article in The Star-Ledger:

PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION

7) Wilmington, North Carolina Installs Signs to Show Where Upgrades Will Be Made Under Transportation Bond
Link to article in the StarNews:

8) Massachusetts Attorney General Says Martha's Vineyard Airport Commission Violated Open-Meeting Law Twice
Link to article in The Martha's Vineyard Times:

9) Fun, Creative Virginia DOT Video Promotes Traveler Information Services
Link to Talking Transportation blog:

RAILROADS

10) Eight Ways Rail Travel Could Evolve by 2050
Link to article in Fast Company:

TRANSIT

11) Madrid's Public Transit, Brought to You by Megacorporations
Link to blog on CityLab:

12) When Transit Agencies Run Short on Cash, Should They Sell Alcohol Ads to Get It?
Link to blog in The Washington Post:

13) Virginia Railway Express Has Theme Song
Link to blog in The Washington Post:

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

14) Google's Waze Announces Government Data Exchange Program with 10 Initial Partners
Link to article on The Next Web:

15) North Carolina DOT Consolidates Triangle and Triad Traffic Operations
Link to article in the Triangle Business Journal:
Link to news release

16) Malta Transport Minister: Works on 'Intelligent Transport System' Have Begun
Link to article in MaltaToday:

17) Ottawa Using Bluetooth to Monitor Highway Congestion
Link to article in the Ottawa Sun:

18) Are Better Signs the Secret to a Successful City?
Link to article in The Guardian:


News Releases


Upcoming Events
ITS Minnesota Fall Forum – October 21 – St. Paul, Minnesota

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