Transportation Communications Newsletter: April 2015

Thursday, April 30, 2015

Transportation Communications Newsletter

Thursday, April 30, 2015 – ISSN 1529-1057

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AVIATION

1) FAA Completes Milestone in New Air Traffic Control System

Link to article in USA Today:

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2015/04/30/faa-air-traffic-control-eram-foxx-huerta-natca-lockheed-martin/26636141/

Link to news release

2) Gyrocopter Was 'Indistinguishable' from Birds, FAA Chief Tells Congress

Link to story on WJLA-TV:

http://www.wjla.com/articles/2015/04/house-oversight-committee-to-hold-hearing-on-gyrcopter-incident-113586.html

3) Deal Means Free Wi-Fi Access for Sprint Customers in 35 US Airports

Link to article on CNET:

http://www.cnet.com/news/sprint-and-boingo-partner-in-wifi-airport-deal/

Link to news release

GPS / NAVIGATION

4) California Man Loses Challenge to Warrantless GPS Tracking

Link to McClatchy Washington Bureau article:

http://www.mcclatchydc.com/2015/04/30/265097/california-man-loses-challenge.html

5) Nicaragua Lawmakers Approve Russian GLONASS Ground Station

Link to AP article:

http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2015/04/29/world/americas/ap-lt-nicaragua-russian-satellite-base.html

INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION

6) ITS Rocky Mountain E-Update – April 2015

Link to newsletter:

http://bit.ly/1DZWfv0

MARITIME

7) Danish Maritime Cloud e-Navigation Project Kicks Off

Link to article in The Maritime Executive:

http://www.maritime-executive.com/article/maritime-cloud-project-kicks-off

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:

http://oakhillgazette.com/featured/2015/04/new-effort-launched-to-crowd-source-traffic-issues/

Link to MobilityATX

9) Pipeline Companies Probe Aerial Leak Monitoring

Link to UPI article:

http://www.upi.com/Business_News/Energy-Resources/2015/04/29/Pipeline-companies-probe-aerial-leak-monitoring/4161430303477/

SAFETY / SECURITY

10) Driver Electronic Device Use in 2013

Link to Traffic Safety Facts from NHTSA:

http://www-nrd.nhtsa.dot.gov/Pubs/812114.pdf

TAXIS / RIDESHARING

11) Uber's SOS Button Will Send Live GPS Updates to Police in India

Link to article on The Verge:

http://www.theverge.com/2015/4/30/8520423/uber-sos-button-india-live-gps

12) Robot Taxis Will Reshape Urban Landscapes

Link to article in IEEE Spectrum:

http://spectrum.ieee.org/cars-that-think/transportation/self-driving/robot-taxis-will-reshape-urban-landscapes

TRANSIT

13) New York MTA Board Votes to Ban Political Ads on Subways and Buses

Link to article in The New York Times:

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/30/nyregion/mta-board-votes-to-ban-political-ads-on-subways-and-buses.html

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

14) Waze Will Tweet Out Warnings of Local Traffic Snarls

Link to article on VentureBeat:

http://venturebeat.com/2015/04/29/waze-will-tweet-out-warnings-of-local-traffic-snarls/

15) National Transportation Operations Coalition to Sunset and a New Foundation for Operations

Link to article in the NTOC Newsletter:

http://app.bronto.com/public/?q=preview_message&fn=Link&t=1&ssid=458&id=fio566i8gqggjpvhiwn8vb4jx1idj

16) National Operations Center of Excellence Newsletter – April 2015

Link to newsletter:

http://us9.campaign-archive2.com/?u=e32558fa517687722df0c403f&id=d9aaf3d281&e=123a03711e

VEHICLES

16) GM: We Play Nice with Apple and Google

Link to article in Radio World:

http://www.radioworld.com/TabId/64/Default.aspx?ArticleId=275750

17) With LED Lights, Automakers Reveal All the Road We Cannot See

Link to article in The New York Times:

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/01/automobiles/with-led-lights-automakers-reveal-all-the-road-we-cannot-see.html

News Releases

1) Iteris to Present at 16^th Annual B. Riley Investor Conference on May 13

2) New Website Launched for Rio Grande Scenic Railroad

3) The Source - Information Station Specialists Newsletter – April 2015

4) SEPTA Produces 'Respect the Train' Video as Part of Safety Awareness Day

5) Institute of Advanced Motorists Warns of Manufacturers Turning Cars Into Living Rooms – and Creating Dangerous Distracted Drivers

Solicitation

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

https://www.illinoistollwayplanroom.com/PublicPlanroom.aspx

Upcoming Events

Smart Airports & Regions – May 4-6 – Atlanta

http://www.saandr.com/

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Wednesday, April 29, 2015

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Wednesday, April 29, 2015 – ISSN 1529-1057

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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:

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2015/04/29/ipad-issues-ground-american-airlines-flights/26565621/

2) Senators Raise Concerns About Airline Marketing Changes Afoot Online

Link to article in USA Today:

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2015/04/28/senators-iata-ndc-transportation-foxx/26499355/

Link to news release

CAMERAS

3) New York State School Bus Drivers, Districts Want Exterior Bus Cameras

Link to story on WRGB-TV:

http://www.cbs6albany.com/news/features/top-story/stories/nys-bus-drivers-districts-want-exterior-bus-cameras-25005.shtml

GPS / NAVIGATION

4) Los Angeles City Councilmember Wants to Stop Waze from Giving Drivers So Many Shortcuts

Link to article on Vice:

http://www.vice.com/read/la-is-trying-improve-or-possibly-ruin-waze-882

MARITIME

5) Inside the 'Brain' of Philippines Maritime Law Enforcement Ops

Link to article on Rappler:

http://www.rappler.com/nation/91466-national-coast-watch-center-inauguration

Link to further information

OTHER

6) Coalition Created to Address Baton Rouge Traffic Issues

Link to article in The Advocate:

http://theadvocate.com/news/12229822-123/crisis-aims-to-address-baton

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

Link to AP article:

http://www.wics.com/template/inews_wire/wires.regional.il/2e3c51d2-wics.com.shtml

RAILROADS

8) Future Rail – May 2015

Link to magazine:

http://www.nridigital.com/future-rail-magazine.html

ROADWAYS

9) Traffic Experts Blame Confusing Signs for Crashes at Fort Myers, Florida Intersection

Link to story on WINK-TV:

http://www.winknews.com/2015/04/28/traffic-experts-blame-confusing-signs-for-crashes-at-fort-myers-intersection/

10) Official Garden State Parkway and New Jersey Turnpike Gear Coming Soon to a Shelf Near You?

Link to article in The Star-Ledger:

http://www.nj.com/traffic/index.ssf/2015/04/official_parkway_and_turnpike_gear_coming_soon_to_a_shelf_near_you-shirt_official_tol.html

SAFETY / SECURITY

11) Nationwide First-Responder Network Starts to Take Shape

Link to article in FCW:

http://fcw.com/articles/2015/04/28/nationwide-network.aspx

12) Should Big Rigs Have Anti-Crash Technology?

Link to story on WSB Radio:

http://www.wsbradio.com/news/news/should-big-rigs-have-anti-crash-technology/nk5rY/

TAXIS / RIDESHARING

13) Gett Expands Beyond GetTaxi App to Rush Food, Goods to Your Door

Link to Bloomberg article:

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-04-28/gett-expands-beyond-gettaxi-app-to-rush-food-goods-to-your-door

TELEMATICS

14) OnStar Expands Beyond Advisors By Adding Value and Surprises

Link to article on MediaPost:

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/248674/onstar-expands-beyond-advisors-by-adding-value-and.html

TRAFFIC INCIDENT MANAGEMENT

15) Seattle DOT and Police Acknowledge Problems in Handling Overturned Fish Truck

Link to story on KING-TV:

http://www.king5.com/story/news/local/seattle/2015/04/28/sdot-spd-acknowledge-problems-in-sr-99-crash/26552531/

16) Integrated Traffic Incident Management Response Training Moves Online

Link to article in Public Roads:

http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/publications/publicroads/15marapr/nhi.cfm

TRANSIT

17) NTSB Recommends Advanced Train Control System, Recording System for Chicago Subway

Link to Tribune News Service article:

http://www.governing.com/news/headlines/transportation-safety-board-chicago-rrains-need-update.html

18) Atheists Sue Pennsylvania Transit System Over Refusal to Run Ad

Link to AP article:

http://www.timesleader.com/news/home_top-news/153183284/Atheists-sue-Lackawanna-County-transit-system-over-refusal-to-run-ad

Link to news release

19) Niagara Region Transit Told App Could Help Fully Integrate System

Link to article in the St. Catharines Standard:

http://www.stcatharinesstandard.ca/2015/04/28/app-could-be-of-use-to-regional-transit-system

Link to additional information on RideCo

20) Odisha, India Moves to Install CCTV, GPS in Buses

Link to article on newKerala:

http://www.newkerala.com/news/2015/fullnews-51051.html

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

21) Groundbreaking Held for New Joint Traffic Management Center in Honolulu

Link to story on KHON-TV:

http://khon2.com/2015/04/29/groundbreaking-to-be-held-for-new-joint-traffic-management-center/

22) New Technology Uses Your Bluetooth Device to Speed Up Traffic

Link to story on KYTV-TV:

http://www.ky3.com/news/local/new-technology-uses-your-bluetooth-device-to-speed-up-traffic/21048998_32623454

VEHICLES

23) Cars in EU to Be Fitted with Automatic Emergency Calling from Mid-2018

Link to article on EurActiv:

http://www.euractiv.com/sections/transport/cars-be-fitted-automatic-emergency-calling-mid-2018-314188

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:

http://www.carscoops.com/2015/04/bmw-to-fit-all-uk-models-with-sat-nav.html

News Releases

1) NTSB Reviews the Benefits of Commercial Vehicle Onboard Video Systems

2) ITS America Announces 2015 Best of ITS Awards Finalists

3) American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association Creates Two New Positions to Expand Strategic Communications and Member Benefit Efforts

4) Coalition for America's Gateways and Trade Corridors Launches 'Freight Can't Wait' Campaign

5) Victor Valley Transit Authority Tests Real-Time Transit Sign

6) City of North Vancouver Selects Intuicom and Econolite Canada for Wireless Traffic Communications Project

7) Vanderlande Forms Strategic IT Partnership with Stansted Airport

8) Heathrow Airport Announce Microsoft as Launch Partner on the Towers@T5

9) Introducing TomTom MyDrive

Upcoming Events

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

http://www.westernstatesforum.org/CurrentForum/Default.html

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Tuesday, April 28, 2015

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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.

Reserve your webinar seat now at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1143402298171571969.

AVIATION

1) London Airport Police to Use Surveillance Drones

Link to BBC News story:

http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-london-32431630

GPS / NAVIGATION

2) Apple Wants Navigation Systems to Talk to You Like a Human Being Would

Link to article on The Verge:

http://www.theverge.com/2015/4/28/8509089/apple-humanized-navigation-instructions-patent

MARITIME

3) US Ports Move Toward Truck Appointment Model

Link to article in The Journal of Commerce:

http://www.joc.com/port-news/us-ports/port-new-york-and-new-jersey/us-ports-move-toward-truck-appointment-model_20150427.html

4) Mednet to Increase Efficiency in Mediterranean Ports

Link to article on ANSAmed:

http://www.ansamed.info/ansamed/en/news/sections/transport/2015/04/27/mednet-to-increase-efficiency-in-mediterranean-ports_9c83af88-650f-4489-94a5-6bb303b3272d.html

OTHER

5) Technology to Tame Africa's Deadly Transport Chaos

Link to BBC News story:

http://www.bbc.com/news/business-32440857

6) Why Technology Can't Save the Puget Sound Region's Transportation Troubles

Link to article in the Puget Sound Business Journal:

http://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/morning_call/2015/04/why-technology-cant-save-the-puget-sound-regions.html?page=all

7) High-Tech Luggage Makes Traveling Easier, Smarter

Link to story on WKMG-TV:

http://www.clickorlando.com/news/hitech-luggage-makes-traveling-easier-smarter/32599418

PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION

8) Video Shows Jersey City Cop Detaining Man for Recording Traffic Stop

Link to article in The Jersey Journal:

http://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/2015/04/video_shows_jersey_city_cop_detaining_man_for_reco.html

9) Understanding Public Opinion Regarding Transit in Southeast Michigan

Link to report from the Mineta National Transit Research Consortium:

http://transweb.sjsu.edu/project/1236.html

SAFETY / SECURITY

10) Seeking Answers to Getting Recalled Cars Fixed Quickly

Link to AP article:

http://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/safety-agency-seeks-ideas-recall-fixes-30641121

11) Watch Out! Smartwatches Will Distract More Drivers

Link to editorial in the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin:

http://union-bulletin.com/news/2015/apr/27/editorial-watch-out-smartwatches-will-distract-mor/

TRANSIT

12) All New Jersey Transit Train and Bus Tickets Can Be Bought Through App Starting Today

Link to article in The Star-Ledger:

http://www.nj.com/traffic/index.ssf/2015/04/all_nj_transit_train_and_bus_tickets_can_be_bought_through_agency_app_starting_tuesday.html

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:

http://www.trb.org/Main/Blurbs/172494.aspx

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

14) De-Congestion Britain: Smarter Solutions to Ease the Traffic Problem

Link to blog from Inrix:

http://www.publicnet.co.uk/features/2015/04/28/de-congestion-britain-smarter-solutions-to-ease-the-traffic-problem/

VEHICLES

15) Futurist Sees Self-Driving Cars as a Given

Link to article in Automotive News:

http://www.autonews.com/article/20150427/OEM06/304279991/futurist-sees-self-driving-cars-as-a-given

16) Harman Chief Sees China Leading Global Trend for Technology in Vehicles

Link to article in the South China Morning Post:

http://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/1779525/harman-chief-sees-china-leading-global-trend-technology-vehicles

17) Audi Drives Infotainment Upgrade

Link to article in Radio World:

http://www.radioworld.com/article/audi-drives-infotainment-upgrade/275717

18) Review of the USDOT Report on Connected Vehicle Initiative Communications Systems Deployment

Link to report from the Transportation Research Board:

http://www.trb.org/Main/Blurbs/172448.aspx

News Releases

1) Port Authority of New York & New Jersey Announces Official Launch of 'Portfolio' Blog

2) Mobile Payment Solutions Brings Hassle-Free Parking to Apple Watch

3) NATS Wins Contract to Collaborate with Singapore on Air Traffic Control

4) Rice University Researchers Hope ParkiT will Take the Hassle Out of Parking

Solicitation

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

http://www.erticonetwork.com/ertico-news/entry/3638-take-this-survey-and-help-shaping-interactive-traffic-management

Upcoming Events

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

http://ntc.umd.edu/events/index.php?mode=4&id=10512

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