Friday, December 29, 2017

Friday, December 29, 2017

Transportation Communications Newsletter

Friday, December 29, 2017 - Cranford, New Jersey


AVIATION

1) Airlines Testing Technology to Replace Boarding Passes

2) Aena Upgrades Wi-Fi Network for Spanish Airports
Aena news release (in Spanish)

CAMERAS

3) Red-Light Cameras Shutting Off in Jacksonville, Florida

ELECTRONIC TOLLING

4) Tweaks Planned in 2018 to Ohio River Bridges’ Tolling System

INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS

5) Report Looks at Smart Transportation in China and US

OTHER

6) TSM&O Disseminator - November/December 2018

SAFETY / SECURITY

7) All 50 States Have Joined FirstNet as Deadline Closes

TAXIS / RIDESHARING

8) Cambodia Ministry of Public Works and Transport Signs MOU with Grab

TRANSIT

9) Student Guide Aims to Simplify Twin Cities Metro Transit System

10) New York City Subway Booths Have Gone Quiet. Time for the Agents to Step Out?

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

11) Adelaide Traffic Congestion to Be Tackled with New Roadworks Permits and Fines

VEHICLES

12) Driverless Future Looks Bright

13) San Francisco Chronicle Series Looks at Automotive Future


News Releases


Friday Bonus

I want to take this opportunity to thank you for having been a TCN subscriber and supporter during 2017. I look forward to continue bringing you transportation news in 2018 as the TCN celebrates its 20th year of publication. Happy New Year!


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© 2017 Bernie Wagenblast Communications, LLC www.TransportationRadio.com  1 Aberdeen Ct., Cranford, NJ 07016

Thursday, December 28, 2017

Thursday, December 28, 2017

Transportation Communications Newsletter

Thursday, December 28, 2017 - Cranford, New Jersey


AVIATION

1) Pyongyang Airport Now Has Wi-Fi, Sort of

2) South Korean Aviation Industry Launches ‘Aviation Convergence Alliance’

BICYCLES / PEDESTRIANS

3) Las Vegas Plans Smart Bike Pilot to Cut Down on Collisions

INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS

4) Can AI Solve China’s Traffic Gridlock?

PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION

5) California Public Safety Agencies Launch Drugged Driving Campaign in Advance of Legalized Marijuana

RAILROADS

6) Canadian Transport Minister Makes Push for Voice, Video Recorders in Locomotives

TRANSIT

7) New Tech Will Allow Metrolink Riders to Use Mobile App to Transfer to Los Angeles Metro Rail

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

8) Colorado Ski Resort Shows CDOT Traffic Cams on Chair Lifts


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© 2017 Bernie Wagenblast Communications, LLC www.TransportationRadio.com  1 Aberdeen Ct., Cranford, NJ 07016

Wednesday, December 27, 2017

Wednesday, December 27, 2017

Transportation Communications Newsletter

Wednesday, December 27, 2017 - Cranford, New Jersey


AVIATION

1) Technology Could Prevent Bird Strikes at Dallas Love Field

2) Irish Aviation Authority Asks Pilots to Help Correct Charts

3) Singapore’s Changi Airport to End Final Boarding, Individual Paging Announcements

4) NASA, FAA Partner to Upgrade Air Traffic Control

5) Free Wi-Fi on 100% of Domestic Flights Gives JetBlue Top Ranking for Onboard Internet Service

6) FAA Advisory Circular Outlines Airport Access Requirements, Including Communication Tools and Signage

FREIGHT

7) GPS Mandatory for All Cargo Vehicles in Iran

INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS

8) How Open Data Can Facilitate Smart Mobility in Hong Kong

MARITIME

9) Why Shipping Forecast Is So Beloved in the United Kingdom

10) Safeguarding Satellite Services in the Maritime Industry

PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION

11) Delaware DOT’s ‘Clever’ Messages Grabbing Motorists’ Attention

ROADWAYS

12) Laughing While Driving? Arizona DOT Seeks Feedback on Favorite Freeway Signs

TELEMATICS

13) How Your Next Navigation App Could Reduce Your Chances of a Car Crash

14) Hyundai to Unveil Voice-Enabled Vehicle Virtual Assistant

TRANSIT

15) Golden Gate Bridge District Bans Cannabis Ads on Buses, Ferries

16) Kitsap Transit Upgrading Communications During Severe Weather

17) Commuters Grumble at Having to Pay for Wi-Fi at New Jersey Transit Stations

18) Taiwan to Promote Autonomous Driving in Public Transportation

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

19) Illinois DOT Aims to Make Winter Road Conditions More Accessible to Drivers

VEHICLES

20) Interview with Brian Tossan, Director of GM’s Canadian Technical Centre


News Releases


Upcoming Events

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The Transportation Communications Newsletter (ISSN 1529-1057) is published electronically Monday through Friday.   For a free subscription or to unsubscribe, or for comments or questions, please contact me at bernie@transportationradio.com. TCN archives: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/transport-communications    
© 2017 Bernie Wagenblast Communications, LLC www.TransportationRadio.com  1 Aberdeen Ct., Cranford, NJ 07016

Tuesday, December 26, 2017

Tuesday, December 26, 2017

Transportation Communications Newsletter

Tuesday, December 26, 2017 - Cranford, New Jersey


AVIATION

1) Dubai Implements 150 New GPS ‘Waypoints’ to Ease Air Traffic Congestion

INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS

2) ‘Smart’ Lights Near for Busy Central Arkansas Thoroughfare

MARITIME

3) Vessel Traffic Service Begins Testing Phase at Russia’s Port of Sabetta
Rosmorport news release (in Russian)

OTHER

4) Mobility-on-Demand: The Future of Transportation

PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION

5) Putting Government Podcasting on the Map

RAILROADS

6) Collision as Case Study: Are Stop Signs Enough at Rural Railroad Crossings?

SAFETY / SECURITY

7) Houston Metro Still Grappling to Find Successful Rail Safety Solutions

TRANSIT

8) New Technology Aids Bus Riders in Danville, Illinois


Upcoming Events

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The Transportation Communications Newsletter (ISSN 1529-1057) is published electronically Monday through Friday.   For a free subscription or to unsubscribe, or for comments or questions, please contact me at bernie@transportationradio.com. TCN archives: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/transport-communications    
© 2017 Bernie Wagenblast Communications, LLC www.TransportationRadio.com  1 Aberdeen Ct., Cranford, NJ 07016