Monday, July 4, 2016

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Learn More – EDI’s 242L DC Isolator

Monday, July 4, 2016 – ISSN 1529-1057

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Eberle Design Inc.’s Model 242L DC Isolator Exceeds Caltrans Requirements

For over 36 years Eberle Design Inc. (EDI), has provided technicians and engineers with reliable, high quality mission critical component products that improve the performance and lifecycle of traffic control systems. The Model 242L DC Isolator meets and exceeds all requirements of Caltrans QPL, TSCES January 1989 and Caltrans QPL, TEES March 2009 plus Errata #2 (December 2014). The Model 242L is powered by the cabinet 24VDC and is backward compatible with the Model 242. Jumpers for 100 millisecond minimum pulse output and input polarity are provided. To learn more about EDI’s Model 242L DC Isolator, contact EDI Sales Director Jon Muilenberg at jmuilenberg@editraffic.com.

AVIATION

1) European Airline Executive: 'Passenger Rights Should Be Printed on the Back of the Ticket'

Link to EurActiv article

http://www.euractiv.com/section/transport/interview/hold-airlines-boss-passenger-rights-should-be-printed-on-the-back-of-the-ticket/

BICYCLES / PEDESTRIANS

2) Sydney Launches 'World's Largest' Braille and Tactile Network for Vision-Impaired Pedestrians

Link to 702 ABC Sydney Radio story

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-07-04/sydney-launches-largest-tactile-network-for-blind-pedestrians/7566852

Link to news release

3) Smart Bike Helmet Boosts Cycling Safety with Turn Signals, Brake Lights and GPS

Link to Digital Trends article

http://www.digitaltrends.com/cool-tech/classon-smart-bike-helmet-makes-cycling-safer-and-more-connected/

Link to Brooklyness

4) The Incredible Logistics and Technology Circus that is the Tour de France

Link to Forbes article

http://www.forbes.com/sites/kevinmurnane/2016/07/02/the-incredible-logistics-and-technology-circus-that-is-the-tour-de-france/#30257e272bb8

INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION

5) IEEE ITS Podcast: Intelligent Vehicles Symposium 2016

Link to podcast

http://itsp.cicei.com/?p=892

PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION

6) Yowamushi Pedal Crew Teaches Bicycles Safety in Public Service Campaign

Link to Anime News Network article

http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2016-07-02/yowamushi-pedal-crew-teaches-bicycle-safety-in-public-service-campaign/.103861

TRANSIT

7) New South Wales to Axe Paper Public Transport Tickets

Link to Illawarra Mercury article

http://www.illawarramercury.com.au/story/4007508/opal-card-to-replace-all-paper-tickets-from-next-month/

Link to news release

8) Valdosta, Georgia Transit Study Suggests Using Apps for Rides

Link to Valdosta Daily Times article

http://www.valdostadailytimes.com/news/local_news/transit-study-suggests-using-apps-for-rides/article_caf2fd43-197d-5791-8d90-e9e929a925a1.html

9) New Transport Information Center Opens in Canberra

Link to Canberra Times article

http://www.canberratimes.com.au/act-news/new-city-loop-bus-route-and-transport-information-centre-opens-at-cbd-20160704-gpy1wj.html

Link to news release

VEHICLES

10) FIA Calls for Privacy Legislation for Connected Cars

Link to ITS International article

http://www.itsinternational.com/categories/location-based-systems/news/new-data-on-what-connected-cars-are-tracking-fia-calls-for-privacy-legislation/

News Releases

1) New VSAT Satellite Communication Service for Shipping

2) Charlotte Area Transit System Launches Real-Time Mobile App

3) PTV Group and City of Karlsruhe, Germany Cooperate on Smart Mobility Initiative

**Happy Birthday America**
**Happy 35th Anniversary, Joy**

Upcoming Events

Floridians for Better Transportation Summit – July 18-20 – St. Pete Beach, Florida

http://www.cvent.com/events/2016-transportation-summit/event-summary-ce8624d8e8c94c73b24b92f9f68e0caa.aspx

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