Thursday, April 30, 2015

Thursday, April 30, 2015


Transportation Communications Newsletter

Thursday, April 30, 2015 – ISSN 1529-1057


INRIX is gearing up to unveil innovative first-to-market technologies set to transform the way governments are able to measure the movement of people for more informed decision making and urban planning. We're ready to showcase these innovations and invite you to join the discussion. Watch for an announcement on May 5th. More to come!


About INRIX
Our up-to-the-minute traffic information and other driver services help millions of drivers save time, fuel and frustration. INRIX delivers traffic and driving-related insight, as well as sophisticated analytical tools and services covering nearly five million miles (7.9 million km) of road in 41 countries. For more information visit us at INRIX.com or, download our INRIX XD Traffic App for iOS and Android.  


AVIATION

1) FAA Completes Milestone in New Air Traffic Control System
Link to article in USA Today:
Link to news release

2) Gyrocopter Was 'Indistinguishable' from Birds, FAA Chief Tells Congress
Link to story on WJLA-TV:

3) Deal Means Free Wi-Fi Access for Sprint Customers in 35 US Airports
Link to article on CNET:
Link to news release

GPS / NAVIGATION

4) California Man Loses Challenge to Warrantless GPS Tracking
Link to McClatchy Washington Bureau article:

5) Nicaragua Lawmakers Approve Russian GLONASS Ground Station
Link to AP article:

INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION

6) ITS Rocky Mountain E-Update – April 2015
Link to newsletter:

MARITIME

7) Danish Maritime Cloud e-Navigation Project Kicks Off
Link to article in The Maritime Executive:
Link to news release

OTHER

8) New Effort Launched to Crowdsource Solutions to Traffic Issues in Austin, Texas
Link to article in the Oak Hill Gazette:
Link to MobilityATX

9) Pipeline Companies Probe Aerial Leak Monitoring
Link to UPI article:

SAFETY / SECURITY

10) Driver Electronic Device Use in 2013
Link to Traffic Safety Facts from NHTSA:

TAXIS / RIDESHARING

11) Uber's SOS Button Will Send Live GPS Updates to Police in India
Link to article on The Verge:

12) Robot Taxis Will Reshape Urban Landscapes
Link to article in IEEE Spectrum:

TRANSIT

13) New York MTA Board Votes to Ban Political Ads on Subways and Buses
Link to article in The New York Times:

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

14) Waze Will Tweet Out Warnings of Local Traffic Snarls
Link to article on VentureBeat:

15) National Transportation Operations Coalition to Sunset and a New Foundation for Operations
Link to article in the NTOC Newsletter:

16) National Operations Center of Excellence Newsletter – April 2015
Link to newsletter:

VEHICLES

16) GM: We Play Nice with Apple and Google
Link to article in Radio World:

17) With LED Lights, Automakers Reveal All the Road We Cannot See
Link to article in The New York Times:


News Releases


Solicitation
 -  Invitation for Bid – Active Traffic Management Construction Project, I-15-4227R  – Illinois Tollway


Upcoming Events
Smart Airports & Regions – May 4-6 – Atlanta

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Wednesday, April 29, 2015

Wednesday, April 29, 2015


Transportation Communications Newsletter

Wednesday, April 29, 2015 – ISSN 1529-1057

The people at Iteris make a difference in mobility.  Iteris employees enjoy: comprehensive benefits, vibrant work environments, engaging activities.  Openings are across the U.S., from entry-level to practice builders.  Services include: analytics, design, integration, systems configuration, signal operations, and TMC design-build.  Innovation is required!


Iteris, Inc. is a leader in providing traffic management and weather information solutions. The company is focused on the development and application of advanced technologies and software-based information systems that reduce traffic congestion, provide measurement, management and predictive traffic and weather analytics, and improve the safety of surface transportation systems.


AVIATION

1) iPad Issues Delay American Airlines Flights
Link to article in USA Today:

2) Senators Raise Concerns About Airline Marketing Changes Afoot Online
Link to article in USA Today:
Link to news release

CAMERAS

3) New York State School Bus Drivers, Districts Want Exterior Bus Cameras
Link to story on WRGB-TV:

GPS / NAVIGATION

4) Los Angeles City Councilmember Wants to Stop Waze from Giving Drivers So Many Shortcuts
Link to article on Vice:

MARITIME

5) Inside the 'Brain' of Philippines Maritime Law Enforcement Ops
Link to article on Rappler:

OTHER

6) Coalition Created to Address Baton Rouge Traffic Issues
Link to article in The Advocate:

7) Federal Court: Palatine, Illinois Parking Ticket Didn't Break US Privacy Law
Link to AP article:

RAILROADS

8) Future Rail – May 2015
Link to magazine:

ROADWAYS

9) Traffic Experts Blame Confusing Signs for Crashes at Fort Myers, Florida Intersection
Link to story on WINK-TV:

10) Official Garden State Parkway and New Jersey Turnpike Gear Coming Soon to a Shelf Near You?
Link to article in The Star-Ledger:

SAFETY / SECURITY

11) Nationwide First-Responder Network Starts to Take Shape
Link to article in FCW:

12) Should Big Rigs Have Anti-Crash Technology?
Link to story on WSB Radio:

TAXIS / RIDESHARING

13) Gett Expands Beyond GetTaxi App to Rush Food, Goods to Your Door
Link to Bloomberg article:

TELEMATICS

14) OnStar Expands Beyond Advisors By Adding Value and Surprises
Link to article on MediaPost:

TRAFFIC INCIDENT MANAGEMENT

15) Seattle DOT and Police Acknowledge Problems in Handling Overturned Fish Truck
Link to story on KING-TV:

16) Integrated Traffic Incident Management Response Training Moves Online
Link to article in Public Roads:

TRANSIT

17) NTSB Recommends Advanced Train Control System, Recording System for Chicago Subway
Link to Tribune News Service article:

18) Atheists Sue Pennsylvania Transit System Over Refusal to Run Ad
Link to AP article:
Link to news release

19) Niagara Region Transit Told App Could Help Fully Integrate System
Link to article in the St. Catharines Standard:
Link to additional information on RideCo

20) Odisha, India Moves to Install CCTV, GPS in Buses
Link to article on newKerala:

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

21) Groundbreaking Held for New Joint Traffic Management Center in Honolulu
Link to story on KHON-TV:

22) New Technology Uses Your Bluetooth Device to Speed Up Traffic
Link to story on KYTV-TV:

VEHICLES

23) Cars in EU to Be Fitted with Automatic Emergency Calling from Mid-2018
Link to article on EurActiv:
Link to news release from European Parliament
Link to news release from European Automobile Manufacturers Association

24) BMW to Fit All UK Models with SatNav as Standard
Link to article on Carscoops:


News Releases


Upcoming Events
Western States Forum – June 16-18 – Yreka, California

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Tuesday, April 28, 2015

Tuesday, April 28, 2015


Transportation Communications Newsletter

Tuesday, April 28, 2015 – ISSN 1529-1057

Iteris and lowercase productions Presents “Sharing the Value of Big Data with Interactive Web Apps” Webinar on Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at 12 p.m. PDT

Traditionally, transportation system performance monitoring studies have been presented in printed reports and PDF documents. These static reports are not always the most effective way to communicate the large amounts of spatial and temporal data that results from big data performance monitoring. By visualizing this data as interactive charts and maps, we can create graphic representations that not only coalesce large data sets into visual patterns but present this information in a way that is easily understood by non-technical viewers. 

Please join Leon Raykin from Iteris and Daniel Reider from lowercase productions in this joint webinar to learn more about how Iteris and lowercase productions can help you fully share the value of Big Data.


   
AVIATION

1) London Airport Police to Use Surveillance Drones
Link to BBC News story:

GPS / NAVIGATION

2) Apple Wants Navigation Systems to Talk to You Like a Human Being Would
Link to article on The Verge:

MARITIME

3) US Ports Move Toward Truck Appointment Model
Link to article in The Journal of Commerce:

4) Mednet to Increase Efficiency in Mediterranean Ports
Link to article on ANSAmed:

OTHER

5) Technology to Tame Africa's Deadly Transport Chaos
Link to BBC News story:

6) Why Technology Can't Save the Puget Sound Region's Transportation Troubles
Link to article in the Puget Sound Business Journal:

7) High-Tech Luggage Makes Traveling Easier, Smarter
Link to story on WKMG-TV:

PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION

8) Video Shows Jersey City Cop Detaining Man for Recording Traffic Stop
Link to article in The Jersey Journal:

9) Understanding Public Opinion Regarding Transit in Southeast Michigan
Link to report from the Mineta National Transit Research Consortium:

SAFETY / SECURITY

10) Seeking Answers to Getting Recalled Cars Fixed Quickly
Link to AP article:

11) Watch Out! Smartwatches Will Distract More Drivers
Link to editorial in the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin:

TRANSIT

12) All New Jersey Transit Train and Bus Tickets Can Be Bought Through App Starting Today
Link to article in The Star-Ledger:
Link to news release

13) Preliminary Strategic Analysis of Next Generation Fare Payment Systems for Public Transportation
Link to report from the Transportation Research Board:

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

14) De-Congestion Britain: Smarter Solutions to Ease the Traffic Problem
Link to blog from Inrix:

VEHICLES

15) Futurist Sees Self-Driving Cars as a Given
Link to article in Automotive News:

16) Harman Chief Sees China Leading Global Trend for Technology in Vehicles
Link to article in the South China Morning Post:

17) Audi Drives Infotainment Upgrade
Link to article in Radio World:

18) Review of the USDOT Report on Connected Vehicle Initiative Communications Systems Deployment
Link to report from the Transportation Research Board:


News Releases


Solicitation
 -  Survey Participants Sought – Business Models Benefiting from Vehicle and Traffic Manager Interaction – ERTICO


Upcoming Events
Webinar: Technology and Innovation in Transport: A UK Perspective – May 1

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