Monday, January 19, 2015

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Monday, January 19, 2015 – ISSN 1529-1057

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AVIATION

1) NATS Boss Describes ‘Virtual Tower’ Vision. Could Give Priority Landing to Planes with More Premium Passengers

Link to article on TTG Digital:

http://www.ttgdigital.com/news/air-travel/the-future-of-air-traffic-control-nats-boss-describes-virtual-tower-vision/4694920.article

2) Aviation Summit: Educating Governments is the Key to Improved Air Systems in Middle East

Link to article in Arabian Aerospace:

http://www.arabianaerospace.aero/educating-governments-is-the-key-to-improved-aviation-systems-says-fatss.html

3) With Aerial Banners, Taking Grievances to the Skies

Link to article in The New York Times:

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/19/nyregion/with-aerial-banners-taking-grievances-to-the-skies.html

4) London’s Airports Leading the Charge on Passenger Experience Improvements

Link to article on Future Travel Experience:

http://www.futuretravelexperience.com/2015/01/londons-airports-leading-charge-passenger-experience-improvements/

BICYCLES / PEDESTRIANS

5) These Smart Handlebar Grips Will Help You Navigate on Your Bike Without Looking at Your Phone

Link to article in Slate:

http://www.slate.com/blogs/future_tense/2015/01/12/smrtgrips_gps_and_bluetooth_connected_handlebar_inserts_help_bicyclists.html

GPS / NAVIGATION

6) Galileo Service Interruption Planned for System Upgrade

Link to article in GPS World:

http://gpsworld.com/galileo-service-interruption-planned-for-system-upgrade/

7) GPS-Based Snowplow Tracking Apps Hold Cities Accountable, Turn Residents Into Watchdogs

Link to AP article:

http://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/2015/01/19/gps-based-snowplow-tracking-apps-hold-cities-accountable-turn-residents-into/

INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION

8) News Update from ERTICO

Link to update:

http://www.erticonetwork.com/index.php?option=com_acymailing&ctrl=archive&task=view&mailid=71&key=nrEIzpTU&subid=5778-SYxmsJyY0jLW00&tmpl=component

MARITIME

9) GPS Screen at Staten Island Ferry Terminal Tracks Location of Boats in New York Harbor

Link to article in the Staten Island Advance:

http://www.silive.com/northshore/index.ssf/2015/01/gps_screen_at_staten_island_fe.html

OTHER

10) US DOT Paves Road for Future Data

Link to article in FedTech:

http://www.fedtechmagazine.com/article/2015/01/transportation-department-paves-road-future-data

11) Articles from Commercial Carrier Journal – January 2015

 -  Fleets Turning to Video, Big Data to Lower Risk

http://www.ccjdigital.com/fleets-turning-to-video-big-data-to-lower-risk/

 -  How Vendors, Fleets Use Information Technology to Curb Downtime

http://www.ccjdigital.com/working-the-problem-information-technology-and-downtime/

 -  How Fleets Are Using Technology to Recruit, Retain Drivers

http://www.ccjdigital.com/let-them-watch-tv-fleets-using-new-technology-to-recruit-retain-drivers/

PARKING

12) How Social Media is Changing Customer Service

Link to article in Parking Today:

http://www.parkingtoday.com/3D/parkingtodayjan2015/index.html (page 36)

PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION

13) TV Reporter Tim Sakahara to be Hawaii DOT Spokesman

Link to article in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser:

http://www.staradvertiser.com/news/breaking/20150116_Reporter_to_take_transportation_spokesman_gig.html

ROADWAYS

14) North Dakota House Rejects Limiting Messages on NDDOT Signs

Link to article from Forum News Services:

http://www.jamestownsun.com/news/state/3658003-house-rejects-limiting-messages-dots-electronic-signs

SAFETY / SECURITY

15) ‘Poor’ British Transport Police Data ‘Risks Safety’

Link to BBC News story:

http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-30847519

16) Firefighter Looks to Develop Handheld Computer for First Responders

Link to column in The Star-Ledger:

http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2015/01/nj_firefighter_hopes_to_go_beyond_the_app_di_ionno.html

Link to further information

TAXIS / RIDESHARING

17) Los Angeles to Require Taxis to Use Uber-Style Mobile Apps

Link to Reuters article:

http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/01/15/usa-taxis-california-idUSL1N0UU2R520150115

VEHICLES

18) Global Patents Reflect Advances in Connected and Self-Driving Cars

Link to Reuters article:

https://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/business/technology/a/26038029/global-patents-reflect-advances-in-connected-and-self-driving-cars/

19) Smart Phone, Smarter Car

Link to CNET article:

http://www.cnet.com/news/smart-phone-smarter-car/

20) Automakers Owning High-Tech

Link to column in The Detroit News:

http://www.detroitnews.com/story/opinion/columnists/nolan-finley/2015/01/16/finley-autos-high-tech/21868357/

21) Tablet-Addicted Kids Spawn Car Trend

Link to blog on Cars.com:

http://blogs.cars.com/kickingtires/2015/01/tablet-addicted-kids-spawn-car-trend.html

Today in Transportation History

1940 **75^th anniversary** - The first flight took off from Dublin Airport.

http://www.dublinairport.com/gns/at-the-airport/latest-news/15-01-19/Dublin_Airport_Celebrates_Its_75th_Birthday.aspx

Solicitation

 -  Host Sites for National Summer Transportation Institute Program – North Carolina DOT

https://apps.ncdot.gov/newsreleases/details.aspx?r=10648

Upcoming Events

Webinar: Discussion of the Latest AASHTO Social Media Survey – January 22

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1627990055887545346

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