Transportation Communications Newsletter
Thursday,
August 6, 2015 – ISSN 1529-1057
6th Summit on the Future of the Connected Vehicle –
October 27
On October 26-27,
2015, the Connected
Vehicle Trade Association, with Event Sponsor the Michigan
Department of Transportation will hold the 6th Summit
on the Future of the Connected Vehicle (October 27th) and the 4 hour Connected
Vehicle Professional Short Course (October 26th) at the Hyatt
Place in Novi, Michigan. Join the conversation and
take home brand-new insights on the toughest topics in the Connected Vehicle
space! Not only can you come find out what’s happening, you’ll also
be part of figuring out what’s next! Fellow thought leaders will
include: Automakers, Tier 1 and 2, Hardware, Software, Services and
Communications companies, Insurers, and State and Federal government officials.
From market overviews and federal policy to big data and business models,
you’ll hear the latest from the most highly regarded experts in the
field. Specific topics will include: Markets, business models, apps and
content, mobile integration, user interfaces, security issues, regulation,
liability, IP and policy, data and analytics. Specific topics will
include: securing tomorrow’s Connected Vehicle; what’s next for HMI, smartphone
integration and in-dash apps; the facts about key market segments like
in-vehicle operating systems; what standards, policy and regulations are
defining the marketplace; and more.
For more information
visit http://www.connectedvehicle.org/events/
AVIATION
1)
Differing Messages on 777 Part Frustrate
Flight 370 Families
Link
to AP article:
2)
FAA Plan to Shutdown Weather Observation
Offices at 57 Airports May be On Hold
Link
to article in The Fresno Bee:
3)
Virginia's Leesburg Airport First in US
to Test Remote Control Tower
Link
to article in Leesburg Today:
4)
Can Tech Deliver a Drone Defense?
Link
to article in GCN:
5)
How Your Phone Could Help Speed You
Through New York City's Busiest Airport
Link
to article on Mashable:
CAMERAS
6)
Redflex-Funded Groups Helped Columbus,
Ohio Lobby for Cameras
Link
to article in The Columbus Dispatch:
CARTOGRAPHY
7)
Interactive Mapping Can Help People with
Disabilities
Link
to commentary in the San Francisco
Chronicle:
MARITIME
8)
Fiber Networks Help Amsterdam to
Modernize Historic Canal Infrastructure
Link
to article in Computer Weekly:
9)
Former Journal of Commerce Maritime Desk
Editor, Ron Spina, Dies
Link
to article in The Journal of Commerce:
http://www.joc.com/maritime-news/former-joc-maritime-desk-editor-ron-spina-dies_20150805.html
(free registration required)
OTHER
10)
Wales Sign Manufacturer Closes Down
Link
to article in the South Wales Argus:
Link
to Monwel Limited's website
11)
USDOT Releases Six New Mobility Reports
Link
to further information:
PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION
12)
Transport for London Admits It Has Not
Advertised Externally for Tube Drivers Since 2008
Link
to article in The Independent:
RAILROADS
13)
Spokane Valley Council Plans Website for
Train-Related Projects
Link
to article in The Spokesman-Review:
ROADWAYS
14)
West Virginia State Senator Launches
Road Complaint Website
Link
to article in The Charleston Gazette:
SAFETY / SECURITY
15)
TSA Wants Twitter Talk-Back Program
Link
to article in Federal Times:
16)
App Tell Drivers if They're Too Stoned
to Drive
Link
to article in the Daily Camera:
Link
to further information
TRAFFIC INCIDENT MANAGEMENT
17)
Massive Road, Bridge Closures Announces
for Papal Visit to Philadelphia
Link
to article on PhillyVoice:
TRANSIT
18)
Pennsylvania Trip-Planning Program
Expands to Six More Counties
Link
to article in The York Dispatch:
Link
to news release
19)
Calgary Transit Apologizes for Stranding
Passengers in Hail, Vows to Communicate Better
Link
to article in Metro:
20)
London-Style Transport Card Coming to Kolkata
Link
to article in The Times of India:
21)
New Bus App Helps Make Taking Transit in
Vancouver Easier
Link
to story on CKWX Radio:
VEHICLES
22)
Among the States, Self-Driving Cars Have
Ignited a Gold Rush
Link
to article in The New York Times:
23)
Fiat Chrysler Knew of Hacking Risk 18
Months Ago
Link
to Bloomberg article:
24)
Tesla Fixes Bug After Hackers Hijack
Model S
Link
to story on CNNMoney:
25)
Jaguar Land Rover Bets Big on Making Its
Fleet Connected
Link
to article in Automotive News:
News Releases
Solicitation
-
Call for Papers and Speakers –
Passenger Terminal Expo 2016
Upcoming Events
ARTBA National Convention
– September 27-29 – Philadelphia
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