Transportation Communications Newsletter: November 2014

Friday, November 28, 2014

Transportation Communications Newsletter

Friday, November 28, 2014 – ISSN 1529-1057

It's a Wrap. November TCN Fundraiser Comes to an End.

Let me start by thanking all of you who have contributed. Your donations are very much appreciated! Since this is the last TCN of November, this will be my last fundraising note until May 2015. If you'd like to make a donation to support the work of the TCN, please see the information below on how to contribute. Of course, if you wish to make a donation at any time you may do so.

AVIATION

1) Worldwide Airport Raids Tackle Cyberthieves Over Ticket Fraud

Link to BBC News story:

http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-30245807

Link to news release

2) Europe Satisfied with Drone Privacy Safeguards

Link to article in Air Traffic Management:

http://www.airtrafficmanagement.net/2014/11/europe-satisfied-with-drone-privacy-safeguards/

INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION

3) Indian Minister of State for Urban Development Asks State Governments to Adopt ITS

Link to Press Trust of India article:

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/babul-supriyo-asks-state-governments-to-adopt-intelligent-transport-systems/articleshow/45310136.cms

RAILROADS

4) Government Data Sharpens Focus on Crude Oil Train Routes

Link to article on ProPublica:

http://www.propublica.org/article/govt-data-sharpens-focus-on-crude-oil-train-routes

ROADWAYS

5) Florida DOT Relocates Trees Because They Block Billboard

Link to article in The Miami Herald:

http://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-dade/article4165932.html

SAFETY / SECURITY

6) Interactive Map Drives Home Highway Safety in Northern Alberta

Link to article in Fort McMurray Today:

http://www.fortmcmurraytoday.com/2014/11/27/interactive-map-drives-home-highway-safety

Link to site

TAXIS / RIDESHARING

7) Under Pressure from Uber, Taxi Medallion Prices are Plummeting

Link to article in The New York Times:

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/11/28/upshot/under-pressure-from-uber-taxi-medallion-prices-are-plummeting.html

TRANSIT

8) How VMoney Can Help Solve Congestion in the Philippine Public Transport System

Link to article on Tech in Asia:

https://www.techinasia.com/vmoney-philippines-public-transportation-congestion/

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

9) Montana DOT Launches Phone Application

Link to story on KECI / KCFW / KTVM-TV:

http://www.nbcmontana.com/news/mt-department-of-transportation-launches-phone-application/29964024

Link to further information

VEHICLES

10) GM Appoints New Connected-Consumer Chief

Link to article in automotiveIT:

http://www.automotiveit.com/gm-appoints-new-connected-consumer-chief/news/id-009837

Link to news release

11) The Future of Head-Up Displays

Link to video on CNET:

http://www.cnet.com/videos/car-tech-101-the-future-of-head-up-displays/

News Releases

1) Data Applications Shine in Australia's National ITS Awards

2) European Global Navigation Satellite Systems Agency Joins International Association of Maritime Aids to Navigation and Light Authorities

3) Capital District Transportation Authority Rolls-Out Real-Time Passenger Information System

TCN Contributions

Checks or money orders may be mailed to:

Bernie Wagenblast

1 Aberdeen Court

Cranford, NJ USA 07016-2911

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Friday Bonus

It can be tough finding a parking space as you do your holiday shopping. Perhaps this new valet service can help out.

http://youtu.be/IRXW7Ne1_88

Upcoming Events

Webcast & In-Person Seminar: Improving Traffic Safety and Mobility Using DSRC-Based V2V Communication – December 4 – Minneapolis

http://www.roadwaysafety.umn.edu/events/seminars/2014/120414/index.html

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Thursday, November 27, 2014

Transportation Communications Newsletter

Thursday, November 27, 2014 – ISSN 1529-1057

Happy Thanksgiving!

Thankful!

Today is Thanksgiving in the US and I'd like to take a moment to thank some of the folks who have helped the TCN during 2014. First, the following advertisers: Connected Vehicle Trade Association, Cubic Transportation Systems, GEWI, GovScience Partners, HERE, IBTTA, INRIX, IRF, Iteris, ITS 3C Summit, ITS America, Meetings Northwest, Mitsubishi Electric, Noblis, Norwalk Transit District and Qvision Technology. I also want to thank all those who contributed to the TCN during my May and November fundraising months. Finally, I want to thank YOU for being a reader of the TCN. Thanks for taking the time to not only look at the updates but to share with me stories and comments and for letting your colleagues know about the TCN.

MARITIME

1) KCRW Turns the Human Tales of the Ports Into Audio-Art for 'Cargoland' Series

Link to article on Long Beach Post:

http://lbpost.com/business/trade-transportation/2000004955-kcrw-turns-the-human-tales-of-the-ports-into-audio-art-for-cargoland-series

Link to further information

OTHER

2) Using Twitter to Predict Travel Patterns in Future Disasters

Link to article on City Lab:

http://www.citylab.com/commute/2014/11/predicting-travel-patterns-in-future-disasters/383194/

ROADWAYS

3) TV Station: More Inaccurate Signs Installed in Boston

Link to story on WFXT-TV:

http://www.myfoxboston.com/story/27492085/more-inaccurate-signs-installed-in-boston-despite-mayor-walshs-pledge

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

4) Virginia Traffic Operations Center Offers Eye on Road Conditions

Link to story on WSLS-TV:

http://www.wsls.com/story/27490356/vdot-traffic-operations-center-offers-eye-on-road-conditions

News Releases

1) European Space Agency Contracts Inmarsat to Develop Space-Based Aviation Data Link for European Airspace

2) Sydney Airport Launches New and Expanded Ambassador Program

3) Newcastle Airport First in UK to Use New Runway Technology

Today in Transportation History

1924 **90^th anniversary** The Bear Mountain Bridge, which crosses the Hudson River between Westchester and Rockland counties, was opened. When it opened it was the longest suspension bridge in the world.

http://www.nysba.state.ny.us/bridgepages/BMB/BMBpage/bmb_page.htm

1964 **50^th anniversary** Filming began of Star Trek.

http://www.cnet.com/news/star-trek-began-filming-50-years-ago-today/

Solicitation