Monday, May 20, 2024

   

Transportation Communications Newsletter

Monday, May 20, 2024 - Cranford, New Jersey

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**Cameroon Republic Day**

ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION

1) Seattle Debuts 'Protected Intersection' To Boost Pedestrian, Cyclist Safety

KOMO

AVIATION

2) Navigation System ‘Technical Issue’ Delays Flights At Manila Airport

Philippine News Agency

3) Southwest Airlines’ New Approach To Tech Just Jolted Me Out Of My Seat

ZDNET commentary

CAMERAS

4) Traffic Camera Regulations, Limitations Signed Into Law By Iowa Governor

The Gazette

HEALTH

5) Sound Cameras To Catch Loud Cars In Connecticut Could Be Latest Tool For Police To Monitor Roads

CT Insider

6) Colorado Governor Signs Bill Targeting Airport Impacts, But Fight Against Noise And Lead Continues

Denver Post

INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS

7) AI In Transportation: USDOT Seeks Input On Potential Applications

Repairer Driven News

MARITIME

8) Sandy Hook, New Jersey - The Oldest Standing Lighthouse In The US

Light Hearted podcast

OTHER

9) These Wall-Climbing, AI-Powered Robots Are Finding The Flaws In ‘D’ Grade US Infrastructure

CNBC

10) From Subway Announcer To Advocate

WPIX-TV

PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION / INVOLVEMENT

11) Whistleblower Says USDOT Kept Important Truck Safety Info From Public

Washington Post column

12) Local News Reporting And Mass Attitudes On Infrastructure Investment

Political Behavior

13) Connecticut Police Chiefs Association Produces Driver’s Ed Video Of What To Expect During A Traffic Stop

WTNH-TV

ROADWAYS

14) Stop Signs Replace Some Oakland, California Traffic Lights To Deter Copper Theft

KPIX-TV

15) Glasgow Traffic Light Network Knocked Out By ‘Power Spike’

The Herald

SAFETY / SECURITY

16) DHS, TSA Adjust Digital Strategies With Biometrics, Facial Recognition

Biometrics Update

TRANSIT

17) New York MTA Demotes OMNY Contractor Cubic In Hopes Of Speeding Up Commuter Rail Fare Integration

Streetsblog New York City

18) Central Contra Costa Transit Authority Experiences Cyber Security Data Breach

KRON-TV

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

19) National Highways Authority Of India Creates Dedicated Team For Safety, Maintenance Of Highways

Business Today

20) Traffic Operations Center Equips Collierville, Tennessee To Better Respond To Travel Conditions

WHBQ-TV

VEHICLES

21) Musk Pushes Plan For China Data To Power Tesla's AI Ambitions

Electrek

22) Tesla Full Self-Driving To Recognize Hand Gestures In Upcoming Update, According To Employee

Not a Tesla App

News Releases

1) USDOT Keeps Infrastructure Week Going Into The Infrastructure Decade With New Video, Fact Sheet

2) US Coast Guard Urges Maritime Safety Through Proper Radio Use

3) More Accessible Journeys For Docklands Light Railway Customer As Pre-Booked Assistance Trial Gets Underway

4) CSX, Wounded Warrior Project Honored With 2024 Gold Halo Award For Best Employee Engagement Initiative

5) US Coast Guard Visit To Republic Of Palau Strengthens Maritime Navigation, Cooperation

6) Inmarsat Launches NexusWave: A ‘Bonded’ Network Service For Maritime Communications

7) FRA Continues Strengthening Rail Safety Through New Rules Requiring Certification Of Dispatchers And Signal Employee

 

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