Thursday, December 11, 2014

Transportation Communications Newsletter

Thursday, December 11, 2014 – ISSN 1529-1057

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CAMERAS

1) Cobb County, Georgia Votes to Install 25 Additional Traffic Monitoring Cameras

Link to article in The Marietta Daily Journal:

http://mdjonline.com/view/full_story/26222985/article-25-traffic-cameras-coming-to-north-Cobb

ELECTRONIC TOLLING

2) Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority Seeks Buyer for Toll Equipment

Link to article in The Providence Journal:

http://www.providencejournal.com/breaking-news/content/20141210-r.i.-turnpike-and-bridge-authority-seeks-buyer-for-2m-sakonnet-toll-equipment.ece

3) Hungary to Extend E-Toll to Budapest Ring Road

Link to article on Portfolio.hu:

http://www.portfolio.hu/en/economy/hungary_to_extend_e-toll_to_m0_ring_road_raise_tariffs_as_it_chases_revenue_targets.28833.html

GPS / NAVIGATION

4) GLONASS to Counter GPS in India?

Link to article in The Times of India:

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/GLONASS-to-counter-US-GPS-in-India/articleshow/45466372.cms

INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION

5) Ho Chi Minh City Has Potential to Generate $1.4 Billion by Investing in ITS, Says New Report

Link to article in Cities Today:

http://cities-today.com/2014/12/ho-chi-minh-city-potential-generate-us1-4-billion-investing-says-new-report/

Link to news release

6) Profile of ITS Australia

Link to story on Transportation Radio:

http://transportationradio.wordpress.com/2014/12/11/profile-its-australia/

OTHER

7) Indiana DOT Apologizes for Late Night Robocalls

Link to story on WOWO Radio:

http://wowo.com/ArticleDisplay/tabid/74/ArticleId/26501/INDOT-Officials-Apologize-for-Robocalls.aspx  

8) 'Driving While Black' Apps Give Tips for Police Stops

Link to AP article:

http://www.abcnews4.com/story/27601319/driving-while-black-app-developers-offer-advice

9) Study Finds Traffic Forecasts Consistently Overestimating Congestion

Link to article on Planetizen:

http://www.planetizen.com/node/72737?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=12112014

10) Five Ways City Sounds Could be Harnessed to Create Better Urban Living

Link to article in Fast Company:

http://www.fastcoexist.com/3038741/5-ways-city-sounds-could-be-harnessed-to-create-better-urban-living

PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION

11) Radio Ads Highlight New Jersey Transportation Infrastructure Crisis

Link to commentary on Politicker NJ:

http://politickernj.com/2014/12/forward-new-jersey-radio-ads-highlight-state-transportation-infrastructure-crisis/

SAFETY / SECURITY

12) Legislation to Improve TSA Stakeholder Engagement Goes to Obama

Link to article in Homeland Security Today:

http://www.hstoday.us/briefings/industry-news/single-article/legislation-to-improve-tsa-acquisition-stakeholder-engagement-goes-to-obama/8d5813ab8610974b252c9062f5301308.html

13) Maryland Launches App to Help Users Avoid Drunken Driving

Link to article in The Baltimore Sun:

http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/bs-md-drunken-driving-app-20141211-story.html

14) US DOT Releases Latest Findings and Lessons Learned from Use of Wireless Technology to Improve Transit Safety

Link to further information from US DOT's ITS Joint Program Office:

http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?ca=00ffa5d9-33a8-4bfa-b125-a89a32037aca&c=77da6f90-5104-11e3-8e6b-d4ae52a4597c&ch=7a7c1c80-5104-11e3-8e6c-d4ae52a4597c

TELEMATICS

15) Ford Sync 3 Drops Microsoft, Puts MyFord Touch Out to Pasture

Link to article on CNET:

http://www.cnet.com/news/ford-sync-3-announced/

Link to news release

TRANSIT

16) Auckland's Public Transport Getting Brand Makeover

Link to story on 3 News:

http://www.3news.co.nz/nznews/aucklands-public-transport-getting-brand-makeover-2014121115

Link to news release

17) New Jersey Transit Launches Wi-Fi System in Port Authority Bus Terminal

Link to article from NJ Advance Media:

http://www.nj.com/traffic/index.ssf/2014/12/nj_transit_asks_riders_to_test_bus_terminal_wi-fi.html

18) Real-Time Transportation Technology Will Benefit Drivers, Passengers for Pennsylvania Shared-Ride Service

Link to article in The Kittanning Paper:

http://www.kittanningpaper.com/2014/12/11/real-time-transportation-technology-will-benefit-drivers-passengers-alike/50426

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

19) A Benefit of 'Big Brother' Watching in Salt Lake City: Smoother Traffic

Link to article in The Salt Lake Tribune:

http://www.sltrib.com/news/1937143-155/a-benefit-of-big-brother-watching

News Releases

1) GEWI Newsletter: The Government Customer Issue – November/December 2014

2) New York MTA Launches New TV Public Service Campaign on Bus Safety

3) Public Transport System in Braşov, Romania to Benefit from ITS (in Romanian)

4) International Mapping Launches Maritime Boundaries Website

5) Rolls-Royce and VTT Unveil a Vision of Ship Intelligence with Futuristic oX Bridge Concept

6) American Airlines to Add In-Flight Internet Access to Nearly 250 Regional Jets

7) Kentucky's Commercial Vehicle Inspection System Named 'Project of the Year'

Job Posting

 -  Secretary of Transportation – Florida DOT – Tallahassee, Florida

http://www.ftc.state.fl.us/

Upcoming Events

Automotive News World Congress – January 13-14 – Detroit

http://www.autonews.com/section/autonewsevents02

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