Wednesday, May 11, 2016

Wednesday, May 11, 2016


Transportation Communications Newsletter

Wednesday, May 11, 2016 – ISSN 1529-1057


AVIATION

1) FAA Expands Efforts to Detect Drones Near Airports
Link to The Hill article

2) Aviation Officials Say US is Getting Further Behind in Airspace Management Technology
Link to Air Transport World article

3) Smart Technology Showcased at Dubai Airport Show
Link to Khaleej Times article

BICYCLES / PEDESTRIANS

4) Customizing the Crosswalk Experience for Visually-Impaired Pedestrians
Link to CityLab article

ELECTRONIC TOLLING

5) South African Transport Minister Says E-Tolls Here to Stay
Link to BusinessTech article
Link to news release

MARITIME

6) Why Boat Drones Are Taking to European Waters
Link to ZDNet article

OTHER

7) How Typography Can Save Your Life
Link to ProPublica article

8) Amazon Free Same-Day Delivery Uses Algorithm Tainted by Racism to Determine Service Areas
Link to Computerworld commentary

ROADWAYS

9) Penalties Boosted in Michigan for Vandalizing Traffic Control Devices
Link to AP article
Link to news release

SAFETY / SECURITY

10) Florida DOT Sent Out 17 Wrong-Way Driver Alerts in April
Link to WFTS-TV story

11) British Columbia Takes Hard Line with Bigger Fines for Distracted Driving
Link to Vancouver Sun article
Link to news release

TRAFFIC INCIDENT MANAGEMENT

12) First Responders: We Can't Wait for FirstNet
Link to Nextgov article

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

13) Real-Time Traffic Information System Coming to Canberra
Link to Sydney Morning Herald article

14) Nevada DOT Taking Steps to Ease Project Neon Traffic Jams
Link to Vegas Seven article

VEHICLES

15) Embry-Riddle, Florida DOT Developing Autonomous Vehicles
Link to WOFL-TV story

16) European Governments Call for Accelerated Roll-Out of DAB In Cars
Link to Radioinfo article


News Releases


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