Tuesday, April 25, 2023

Tuesday, April 25, 2023

 

Transportation Communications Newsletter

**25th Anniversary Year**

Tuesday, April 25, 2023 - Cranford, New Jersey



CAMERAS


1) Iowa Lawmakers Try Again To Take On Traffic Cameras

The Gazette


2) Ireland’s Gardaí Considering AI Traffic Cameras To Catch Motorists On Phones, Not Wearing Seatbelts

98FM


3) Company Behind New York’s Red-Light And Speed Cameras Wins Contracts Despite Lawsuits

WNYW-TV


ELECTRONIC TOLLING


4) São Paulo State To Implement Free-Flow Toll System

Bnamericas


FREIGHT


5) FMC Commissioner Releases Report With Recommendations On Maritime Transportation Data System Requirements

Federal Maritime Commission


6) Supply Chain: Updated USDOT Freight Handbook Could Enhance Stakeholder Decision-Making

GAO


MARITIME


7) Dubai Police Launch ‘Mariners’ Meet’ Initiative To Strengthen Communication With Maritime Sector

Devdiscourse


OTHER


8) The Low-Tech Side Of Biden’s Push To Improve The ‘Life Experiences’ With Government

Nextgov


9) How Blockchain Technology Is The Key To Building Sustainable Transport Networks

Nasdaq commentary


PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION / INVOLVEMENT


10) Detroit DOT Taking Public Input On How To Improve With Mobile Outreach Centers

WJBK-TV


SAFETY / SECURITY


11) Autonomous Vehicles Must ‘Learn The Language Of Cyclists’ To Increase Road Safety, Research Suggests

ADAS & Autonomous Vehicle International


TRANSIT


12) Maryland’s Metro Subway Stations Set To Close For A Weekend For Communications System Upgrade

WMAR-TV


13) OMNY Vending Machines Coming To New York City Subway This Summer

Gothamist


14) Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority To Use AI Technology To Maintain Bus Fleet

Metro


TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT


15) Washington State 511 Travel Information Service To Be Discontinued May 19

KNDU/KNDO-TV


16) WMATA Enhances Real-Time Bus Information For Customers

Intelligent Transport


VEHICLES


17) FCC OKs Spectrum Use For Vehicle Crash Prevention Technology

Reuters


18) AV In The Trenches: What Will It Really Take To Get Automated Trucks On The Road?

Forbes



News Releases

1) Marlink Signs Strategic Partnership With Norwegian Maritime Cyber Resilience Centre

2) ​​Cubic Transportation Systems’ Umo Mobility Platform Expands Into South America

3) BMW Digital Key Plus Now Available On Compatible Android Devices

4) The Maritime Communications Revolution

5) Singapore, Los Angeles, Long Beach Ports Ink Agreement On Green And Digital Shipping Corridor

6) Operation Lifesaver Awards $217,075 For Crossing Safety Public Awareness Campaigns In 12 States 


Tuesday Transportation Oddities


There are several bridges that are known to “sing.” There’s one in New South Wales known as the Tea Gardens-Hawk Nest Bridge and another in Frankfort, Kentucky. The biggest one is probably the Golden Gate Bridge that sends out tones when high winds blow through the slats along the walkway.


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