Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Transportation Communications Newsletter

Tuesday, January 28, 2014 – ISSN 1529-1057

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AVIATION

1) Glasses-Free 3D Display to Be Trialed at London Heathrow Security Checkpoints

Link to article in Airport World:

http://www.airport-world.com/home/general-news/item/3611-glasses-free-3d-display-to-be-trialed-at-london-heathrow

2) FAA Safety Briefing: New Technology in Aviation – January/February 2014

Link to magazine:

http://www.faa.gov/news/safety_briefing/2014/media/JanFeb2014.pdf

CARTOGRAPHY

3) This Map Wants to Change How You Think About Your Commute

Link to blog on The Atlantic Cities:

http://www.theatlanticcities.com/commute/2014/01/map-wants-change-how-you-think-about-your-commute/8197/

INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION

4) Letter to Stakeholders from US DOT ITS JPO Director Ken Leonard

Link to letter:

http://goo.gl/nPWwa3

5) IEEE ITS Society Newsletter – January 2014

Link to newsletter:

http://sites.ieee.org/itss/files/2014/01/v16n1January2014.pdf

PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION

6) Virginia Tolls Commercial Sparks Negative Feedback

Link to story on WAVY-TV:

http://wavy.com/2014/01/27/tolls-commercial-sparks-negative-feedback/

7) Transportation's Best of 2013: Communicating with the Public

Link to Talking Transportation blog:

http://talkingtransportation.wordpress.com/2014/01/28/transportations-best-of-2013-communicating-with-the-public/

ROADWAYS

8) Japan's Drivers Must Obey Creepy Traffic Robots

Link to article on The Atlantic Cities:

http://www.theatlanticcities.com/technology/2014/01/japans-drivers-must-obey-creepy-traffic-robots/8204/

SAFETY / SECURITY

9) Arkansas Rolls Out Highway-Safety Campaign

Link to article in the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette:

http://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2014/jan/28/arkansas-rolls-out-highway-safety-campaign/

TRANSIT

10) London Transport's Ban on Anti-Gay Ad Put in Doubt by Court of Appeal

Link to article in The Guardian:

http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2014/jan/27/london-transport-ban-gay-ad-court-appeal

11) What San Francisco's Muni System Would Look Like with a Facelift

Link to article in Fast Company:

http://www.fastcodesign.com/3025277/what-san-franciscos-muni-system-would-look-like-with-a-facelift

12) CT Transit Should Move Quickly to Create App for Tracking Buses

Link to editorial in the Hartford Courant:

http://www.courant.com/news/opinion/editorials/hc-ed-bus-tracking-20140127,0,6942336.story

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

13) Traffic Police in Sindh, Pakistan Launch Radio Station

Link to article in The Express Tribune:

http://tribune.com.pk/story/664596/making-waves-when-stuck-in-traffic-just-tune-into-fm-88-6/

VEHICLES

14) The Biggest Hurdle for Self-Driving Cars: Congress

Link to article in the National Journal:

http://www.nationaljournal.com/technology/the-biggest-hurdle-for-self-driving-cars-congress-20140127

15) GM Too Focused on Infotainment at Expense of Driving, Admits Exec

Link to article on CarAdvice:

http://www.caradvice.com.au/267643/gm-too-focused-on-infotainment-at-expense-of-driving-admits-exec/

News Releases

1) Iteris and Tinga Enter into Global Partnership

2) LiveTV First to Successfully Complete New FAA Bird-Strike Test for Radomes on Aircraft

3) New 'Field Guide' Catalogs Oregon's Historic Bridges

4) FTR Launches New Website Reflecting Enhancements to Business

Upcoming Events

Speed Congress 2014 – May 7 – London

http://www.speedcongress.com/

Today in Transportation History    

1934 **80^th anniversary** The first ski tow began operation in Woodstock, Vermont.

http://www.thevermontstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/SkiTow75th-SectionA.pdf

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Monday, January 27, 2014

Transportation Communications Newsletter

Monday, January 27, 2014 – ISSN 1529-1057

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AVIATION

1) American Airlines to Close Pennsylvania Operations Center

Link to AP article:

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/american-airlines-close-pa-operations-235226965.html

2) Hong Kong Aviation Job Fair Gets Lift from TV Drama

Link to article in The Standard:

http://www.thestandard.com.hk/news_detail.asp?we_cat=4&art_id=141914&sid=41415174&con_type=1&d_str=20140127&fc=1

OTHER

3) Longtime Voice of Nevada Transportation Department Retiring

Link to article in the Las Vegas Sun:

http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2014/jan/24/voice-transportation-department-retiring/

4) Rhode Island DMV Announces New Online Transactions

Link to story on WLNE-TV:

http://www.abc6.com/story/24557452/ri-dmv-announces-new-online-transactions

ROADWAYS

5) Get to I-82 from I-82 Sign Goes Unnoticed in Washington State

Link to article in the Tri-City Herald:

http://www.tri-cityherald.com/2014/01/26/2794556/get-to-i-82-from-i-82-sign-goes.html

SAFETY / SECURITY

6) Do Transportation Apps Compromise Safety?

Link to article in Governing:

http://www.governing.com/topics/transportation-infrastructure/col-transportation-apps-waze-compromise-safety.html

7) NOAA Satellites Helped Save 253 Lives in 2013

Link to article in FCW:

http://fcw.com/articles/2014/01/24/noaa-satellites-helped-save-253-lives-in-2013.aspx

Link to news release

TAXIS / RIDESHARING

8) Rough Patch for Uber Service's Challenge to Taxis

Link to article in The New York Times:

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/01/27/technology/rough-patch-for-uber-services-challenge-to-taxis.html

TELEMATICS

9) Berkshire Hathaway Buys MyAssist

Link to Bloomberg article:

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-01-27/berkshire-adds-concierge-for-mercedes-in-myassist-deal.html

Link to news release

TRANSIT

10) The Bus Stops Here: Technology Lets NJ Transit Riders Know When Next One's Arriving

Link to article in The Star-Ledger:

http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2014/01/the_bus_stops_here_technology_lets_nj_transits_riders_know_when_next_ones_arriving.html

11) Software is New Voice of Valley Transit Messages

Link to article in The Arizona Republic:

http://www.azcentral.com/community/tempe/articles/20140115valley-transit-messages-software-new-voice.html

12) New Connecticut Rail Group Pushes to Get Metro-North Fixed

Link to article in the Connecticut Post:

http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/New-rail-group-pushes-to-get-Metro-North-fixed-5177545.php

Link to Commuter Action Group: http://www.commuteractiongroup.org

13) CTfastrak Could be a Game-Changer in Connecticut if Middle-Class Riders Get Aboard

Link to article in the New Britain Herald:

http://www.newbritainherald.com/articles/2014/01/25/news/doc52e4730017fc8133557013.txt

14) CapitolHop Launches Their Beautiful DC Public Transit Navigation App

Link to blog on Tech Cocktail:

http://tech.co/capitolhop-launches-beautiful-dc-public-transit-navigation-app-2014-01

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

15) The Logistics of Putting on the Super Bowl

Link to article in New Jersey Monthly:

http://njmonthly.com/articles/lifestyle/game-plan-logistics-putting-on-super-bowl.html

16) Malaysia's PLUS Launches App to Provide Latest Traffic Updates

Link to article in The Sun:

http://www.thesundaily.my/news/941468

Link to news release

17) Smart CCTV Case Study

Link to study:

http://www.smartcctvltd.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Smart-CCTV-Portsmouth-Bluetooth-case-study.pdf

VEHICLES

18) European Motorcyclists' Forum Focuses on ITS and Powered Two-Wheelers

Link to article in ITS International:

http://www.itsinternational.com/categories/utc/news/european-motorcyclists-forum-focuses-on-its-and-powered-two-wheelers/

News Releases

1) Low-Level Traffic Signals for Cyclists Debut in UK

2) South Carolina DOT Launches Website for I-26 Improvements

3) Rhode Island DOT Sponsors Two-Day Transportation Training Session for Teachers

Job Postings

 -  Director of Communications – Air Line Pilots Association, International – Herndon, Virginia

http://jobs.powerjobs.com/jobs/director-of-communications-herndon-virginia-20170-61142783-d

Upcoming Events

International Aviation Snow Symposium – April 26-30 – Buffalo, New York

http://www.snowsymposium.org/

Today in Transportation History    

1939 **75^th anniversary** The Lockheed P-38 Lightning made its first flight.

http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/factsheets/factsheet.asp?id=495

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Friday, January 24, 2014

Transportation Communications Newsletter

Friday, January 24, 2014 – ISSN 1529-1057

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ITS Specialist

The Norwalk (Connecticut) Transit District is seeking to hire an ITS Specialist to  provide technical support for its ITS hardware and software, including computer-aided dispatch (CAD), automatic vehicle location (AVL), automatic passenger counting (APC), fixed route and para-transit scheduling, customer information  and related systems. Also, collects, analyzes and organizes data to assist Norwalk Transit District operations. This is an opportunity to get in on the ground floor and assist with final design, implementation, and operation of a state of the art ITS   system. 

Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer science, Applied Math/Statistics, Engineering, Information Technology, or Business Administration with a concentration in Information Systems. Applicants must have three (3) years of experience in a business environment providing support for business decisions, including analytical support, data gathering, reviewing quality of product delivery and performing statistical analysis. Excellent oral and written skills, and must be able to demonstrate those skills. Must demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft (MS) Access and (MS) Excel, and SQL or Oracle database programming.   This management position is a direct report to senior management. Hiring range is $65,000 - $70,000 with excellent benefits. 

Norwalk Transit District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.  E-mail resumes by February 14, 2014 to Louis Schulman, Administrator at  lschulman@norwalktransit.com

AVIATION

1) Lufthansa Seeks Injunction Against German Air Traffic Control Strike

Link to Reuters article:

http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/01/24/us-lufthansa-strike-idUSBREA0N0DR20140124

2) 'Air Boss' to Take Control at Teterboro Airport for Super Bowl

Link to article in The Star-Ledger:

http://www.nj.com/business/index.ssf/2014/01/air_boss_to_take_control_at_teterboro_airport_for_super_bowl.html

CAMERAS

3) Cleveland Traffic Camera System Unconstitutional, Ohio Appellate Court Rules

Link to article in The Plain Dealer:

http://www.cleveland.com/metro/index.ssf/2014/01/cleveland_traffic_camera_syste.html

CARTOGRAPHY

4) Key Maps: A Paper Holdout in a GPS World

Link to article in The Dallas Morning News:

http://artsblog.dallasnews.com/2014/01/key-maps-a-paper-holdout-in-a-gps-world.html/

INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION

5) Illinois DOT Hopeful New Intelligent Transportation System Will Improve Safety on Bridge Project

Link to article in The Enterprise:

http://www.buglenewspapers.com/enterprise/article_24ccb598-847f-11e3-a038-001a4bcf6878.html

PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION

6) Transportation 'Pop-Up' Meetings Engage in a New Way

Link to article in CrossRoadsNews:

http://crossroadsnews.com/news/2014/jan/24/transportation-pop-meetings-engage-new-way/

RAILROADS

7) Metrolink to Replace Contractor to Avoid Train Control Project Delays

Link to article in the Los Angeles Times:

http://www.latimes.com/local/la-me-0124-metrolink-control-system-20140124,0,3514855.story

ROADWAYS

8) Snow Plows Use New Technology to Pinpoint Iciest Roads

Link to story on CBS This Morning:

http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/snow-plows-use-new-technology-to-pinpoint-iciest-roads/

SAFETY / SECURITY

9) New Jersey Program Marks Cars for Emergency Responders

Link to article in Governing:

http://www.governing.com/news/headlines/gov-new-jersey-program-marks-cars-for-emergency-responders.html

TRAFFIC INCIDENT MANAGEMENT

10) Change in DC's Crash Response Means Minor Problems Cause Huge Delays

Link to story on WTOP Radio:

http://www.wtop.com/654/3548406/Why-minor-mishaps-cause-major-delays

TRANSIT

11) Computer Glitch Forces Metro-North Railroad to Halt Service

Link to story on WNBC-TV:

http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/Metro-North-Trains-Stopped-Glitch-Control-Room-MTA-241749351.html

12) AT&T Boosts Wireless Coverage for Metra Trains

Link to article in the Chicago Tribune:

http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2014-01-21/business/chi-metra-wireless-coverage-20140121_1_metra-trains-metra-spokesman-commuter-rail-service

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

13) Kansas City Scout Launches New App for Commuters

Link to story on WDAF-TV:

http://fox4kc.com/2014/01/24/kc-scout-launches-new-app-for-commuters/

News Releases

1) Vessel-Tracking Tools and Technology Will Deliver New Capabilities in 2014

2) Pennsylvania Turnpike Seeks 4,000 Motorists for Traveler Advisory Panel

Friday Bonus

Remember odd/even license plate rules for buying gas?  What if we took that a step further and decreed only vehicles of the same color could travel during certain hours?

http://vimeo.com/82038912

Upcoming Events

Intertraffic Amsterdam – March 25-28 – Amsterdam

http://www.intertraffic.com/intertraffic-amsterdam/

Today in Transportation History    

2004 **10^th anniversary** The Mars rover, Opportunity, landed on the Red Planet.

http://marsrovers.jpl.nasa.gov

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