Friday, November 11, 2016

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Friday, November 11, 2016 – Berlin, Vermont

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AVIATION

1) $5 Million Investment at Ohio Airport to Research Unmanned Aircraft

Link to Dayton Daily News article

http://www.daytondailynews.com/business/economy/investment-springfield-airport-research-unmanned-aircraft/1YhbMCWiHxh1o3REOAkvSJ/

2) FAA Should Share Flight Safety Data with Public

Link to editorial in Belleville News-Democrat

http://www.bnd.com/opinion/editorials/article113398303.html

BICYCLES / PEDESTRIANS

3) Colorful Zebras Protect Bogota Pedestrians’ Right to Live

Link to Link TV story

https://www.linktv.org/shows/towards-the-human-city/colorful-zebras-protect-pedestrians-right-to-live

GPS / NAVIGATION

4) New Jersey Prohibits GPS Tracking of Snow Plows Due to Security Concerns

Link to NJ Advance Media article

http://www.nj.com/traffic/index.ssf/2016/11/the_interesting_reason_nj_wont_let_residents_track_its_snow_plows.html

5) Tracking High-Value Air Cargo by GPS

Link to Inside MRO article

http://aviationweek.com/mro/tracking-high-value-air-cargo-gps

INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION

6) Indian Government to Set Up Intelligent Transport Systems Across Nation

Link to ET Auto article

http://auto.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/govt-to-set-up-intelligent-transport-systems-across-india/55351388

OTHER

7) Anchorage, Alaska Launches Online Service to Ease Commutes, Encourage Alternative Transportation

Link to KSKA Radio story

http://www.alaskapublic.org/2016/11/10/new-online-service-aims-to-ease-commutes-encourage-alternative-transportation/  

8) Leveraging Technology and Sharing Resources Among Transportation Agencies Serving the Elderly and Those with Disabilities

Link to National Aging and Disability Transportation Center blog

http://www.nadtc.org/news/blog/leveraging-technology-and-sharing-resources/

RAILROADS

9) Supersmart Trains Are Speeding Up Supply

Link to Ozy blog

http://www.ozy.com/pov/supersmart-trains-are-speeding-up-supply/72608

SAFETY / SECURITY

10) Is the Snapchat Speed Filter Encouraging Reckless Driving?

Link to CBS News story

http://www.cbsnews.com/news/snapchat-speed-filter-growing-concern-car-crashes-distraction/

TRAFFIC INCIDENT MANAGEMENT

11) The Responder - November 2016

Link to TIM Network newsletter

http://us9.campaign-archive2.com/?u=e084dc36cb5a82b398b7b5dc6&id=14aaf9ae34&e=cca376218e

VEHICLES

12) Michigan Lawmakers Send Autonomous Car Bills to Governor

Link to Detroit News

http://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2016/11/10/autonomous-car-bills/93595074/

News Releases

1) Lufthansa Group Launches Chatbot

2) Overlook Medical Center in Summit, New Jersey Launches App with Indoor GPS for Patients and Visitors

Friday Bonus

While this is geared toward Boston-area commuters, with a bit of tweaking, it could come in handy wherever you live.

http://boston.cbslocal.com/2016/09/06/mbta-excuse-generator-boston-subway/

Upcoming Events

American Traffic Safety Services Association Convention & Traffic Expo – February 10-14 – Phoenix

http://expo.atssa.com/

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