Tuesday, July 5, 2016

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Tuesday, July 5, 2016 – ISSN 1529-1057

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AVIATION

1) Ohio State University Working on 'Next-Gen' Air Traffic Control

Link to WBNS-TV story

http://www.10tv.com/article/ohio-state-university-working-next-gen-air-traffic-control

2) UK Aviation Academics Get Grant to Develop New System to Reduce Aircraft Taxiing Times

Link to Airport World article

http://www.airport-world.com/news/general-news/5712-academics-get-1-million-grant-to-develop-more-efficient-system-for-aircraft-movements-at-airports.html

3) Wi-Fi Access Costly for Travelers at LaGuardia and Newark Airports

Link to Daily News article

http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/wi-fi-access-costly-travelers-new-york-area-airports-article-1.2698791

Link to Global Gateway Alliance news release

CARTOGRAPHY

4) Bus Map Project to Untangle Beirut's Bewildering Transit Routes

Link to Lebanon Pulse article

http://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2016/07/lebanon-traffic-map-bus-public-transportation.html

GPS / NAVIGATION

5) US Government Agencies Seek Comments on Shutdown of Nationwide Differential GPS

Link to Federal Register notice

https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2016-07-05/html/2016-15886.htm

INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION

6) Developing an ITS Technology Web Portal for Transit System Leaders

Link to Transportation Research Board document

http://www.trb.org/Main/Blurbs/174620.aspx

OTHER

7) New York Governor Involved in Keeping a Lid on Bridgegate Scandal

Link to WNYC Radio story

http://www.wnyc.org/story/what-gov-cuomo-knew-bridgegate/

8) Connecticut Museum Features Timepieces' Role in Transportation

Link to Bristol Press article

http://www.centralctcommunications.com/bristolpress/article_39cee2aa-424f-11e6-8c23-bbb3f16bc6c3.html  

Link to American Clock & Watch Museum

PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION

9) Missouri DOT Creatively Demonstrates Proper Merging

Link to Talking Transportation blog

https://talkingtransportation.wordpress.com/2016/07/05/modot-creatively-demonstrates-proper-merging/

SAFETY / SECURITY

10) Distracted Driving Fatalities Doubled in Iowa from 2014 to 2015

Link to Globe Gazette article

http://globegazette.com/news/local/distracted-driving-fatalities-doubled-in-iowa-from-to/article_ecfbeb33-333f-5272-987c-eba36052f006.html

11) Michigan Rest Stops, Bus Stations, Airports Now Required to Post Signs About Human Trafficking

Link to WLNS-TV story

http://wlns.com/2016/07/04/new-law-comes-to-a-rest-stop-bus-station-and-strip-club-near-you/

TRANSIT

12) Myki Operator to Investigate Contactless Payment System After Winning Contract Extension

Link to Australian Broadcasting Corporation story

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-07-05/myki-ticketing-company-gets-seven-year-contract-extension/7571464

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

13) Miami-Dade DOT Planning New Traffic Control Center, Synchronized Traffic Signals

Link to WSVN-TV story

http://wsvn.com/news/local/new-traffic-control-center-among-miami-dade-transportation-dept-upgrades/ 

14) Radioplayer to Offer On-Demand Live Traffic Info in UK

Link to Radio Today article

http://radiotoday.co.uk/2016/07/radioplayer-to-offer-on-demand-live-traffic-info/

15) A Visit to the South Carolina DOT Traffic Management Center

Link to WCBD-TV story

http://counton2.com/2016/07/05/news-2-i-team-goes-inside-the-traffic-management-center-for-the-dot/

VEHICLES

16) Israeli Transport Official: 'By 2040, People Won't Be Allowed to Drive on Israel's Roads'

Link to Jerusalem Post article

http://www.jpost.com/Business-and-Innovation/Tech/By-2040-people-wont-be-allowed-to-drive-on-Israels-roads-459514

News Releases

1) Texas A&M, TTI Seek Transportation Technology Innovations for its Campus Transformation Vision

2) Denver Lawyer Turns Personal Tragedy into Public Safety Campaign

3) Athalye Consulting Engineering Services Joins TranSystems Corporation

4) TomTom, City of Moscow Sign Agreement to Design Intelligent Road Transportation Program

5) TSA, American Airlines Jointly Testing Innovative Airport Security Technology

6) Miami Airport Wins Telly Award for Its Mobile App 2.0 Video

7) New York MTA to Rollout eTix Mobile Ticketing App Early

8) Denso Launches Global Traffic Safety Education Programs with Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance

Job Posting

 -  Center Director, Air Traffic Systems and Operations – USDOT – Cambridge, Massachusetts

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/441492100

Solicitation

 -  Call for Papers – City Logistics 2017

http://citylogistics.org/info/call-for-papers-for-city-logistics-2017/

Upcoming Events

USDOT Webinar: Connected Vehicles and Rural Road Weather Management – July 28

https://www.pcb.its.dot.gov/t3/s160728_Connected_Vehicles_and_Rural_Road_Weather_Management.asp

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Monday, July 4, 2016

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Monday, July 4, 2016 – ISSN 1529-1057

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Eberle Design Inc.’s Model 242L DC Isolator Exceeds Caltrans Requirements

For over 36 years Eberle Design Inc. (EDI), has provided technicians and engineers with reliable, high quality mission critical component products that improve the performance and lifecycle of traffic control systems. The Model 242L DC Isolator meets and exceeds all requirements of Caltrans QPL, TSCES January 1989 and Caltrans QPL, TEES March 2009 plus Errata #2 (December 2014). The Model 242L is powered by the cabinet 24VDC and is backward compatible with the Model 242. Jumpers for 100 millisecond minimum pulse output and input polarity are provided. To learn more about EDI’s Model 242L DC Isolator, contact EDI Sales Director Jon Muilenberg at jmuilenberg@editraffic.com.

AVIATION

1) European Airline Executive: 'Passenger Rights Should Be Printed on the Back of the Ticket'

Link to EurActiv article

http://www.euractiv.com/section/transport/interview/hold-airlines-boss-passenger-rights-should-be-printed-on-the-back-of-the-ticket/

BICYCLES / PEDESTRIANS

2) Sydney Launches 'World's Largest' Braille and Tactile Network for Vision-Impaired Pedestrians

Link to 702 ABC Sydney Radio story

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-07-04/sydney-launches-largest-tactile-network-for-blind-pedestrians/7566852

Link to news release

3) Smart Bike Helmet Boosts Cycling Safety with Turn Signals, Brake Lights and GPS

Link to Digital Trends article

http://www.digitaltrends.com/cool-tech/classon-smart-bike-helmet-makes-cycling-safer-and-more-connected/

Link to Brooklyness

4) The Incredible Logistics and Technology Circus that is the Tour de France

Link to Forbes article

http://www.forbes.com/sites/kevinmurnane/2016/07/02/the-incredible-logistics-and-technology-circus-that-is-the-tour-de-france/#30257e272bb8

INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION

5) IEEE ITS Podcast: Intelligent Vehicles Symposium 2016

Link to podcast

http://itsp.cicei.com/?p=892

PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION

6) Yowamushi Pedal Crew Teaches Bicycles Safety in Public Service Campaign

Link to Anime News Network article

http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2016-07-02/yowamushi-pedal-crew-teaches-bicycle-safety-in-public-service-campaign/.103861

TRANSIT

7) New South Wales to Axe Paper Public Transport Tickets

Link to Illawarra Mercury article

http://www.illawarramercury.com.au/story/4007508/opal-card-to-replace-all-paper-tickets-from-next-month/

Link to news release

8) Valdosta, Georgia Transit Study Suggests Using Apps for Rides

Link to Valdosta Daily Times article

http://www.valdostadailytimes.com/news/local_news/transit-study-suggests-using-apps-for-rides/article_caf2fd43-197d-5791-8d90-e9e929a925a1.html

9) New Transport Information Center Opens in Canberra

Link to Canberra Times article

http://www.canberratimes.com.au/act-news/new-city-loop-bus-route-and-transport-information-centre-opens-at-cbd-20160704-gpy1wj.html

Link to news release

VEHICLES

10) FIA Calls for Privacy Legislation for Connected Cars

Link to ITS International article

http://www.itsinternational.com/categories/location-based-systems/news/new-data-on-what-connected-cars-are-tracking-fia-calls-for-privacy-legislation/

News Releases

1) New VSAT Satellite Communication Service for Shipping

2) Charlotte Area Transit System Launches Real-Time Mobile App

3) PTV Group and City of Karlsruhe, Germany Cooperate on Smart Mobility Initiative

**Happy Birthday America**
**Happy 35th Anniversary, Joy**

Upcoming Events

Floridians for Better Transportation Summit – July 18-20 – St. Pete Beach, Florida

http://www.cvent.com/events/2016-transportation-summit/event-summary-ce8624d8e8c94c73b24b92f9f68e0caa.aspx

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Friday, July 1, 2016

Transportation Communications Newsletter

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Friday, July 1, 2016 – ISSN 1529-1057

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**Happy Canada Day**

AVIATION

1) FAA's Data Comm Texting System Going in More Airports

Link to Disciples of Flight article

https://disciplesofflight.com/faa-nextgen-atc-pilot-texting/

2) LG to Develop Deep Learning Robot Guides for Incheon Airport

Link to ZDNet article

http://www.zdnet.com/article/lg-to-develop-deep-learning-robot-guides-for-incheon-airport/

BICYCLES / PEDESTRIANS

3) Bikeshare GPS Insights Highlight Stark Differences Across Types of Trips

Link to Mobility Lab article

http://mobilitylab.org/2016/06/21/capital-bikeshare-gps-data-trips/

4) Crosswalk Sign in Stevens Point, Wisconsin Encourages Silly Behavior

Link to WSAW-TV story

http://www.wsaw.com/content/news/Stevens-Point-crosswalk-gets-silly--385233621.html

CARTOGRAPHY

5) Whoever Owns the Maps Owns the Future of Self-Driving Cars

Link to Popular Mechanics article

http://www.popularmechanics.com/cars/a21609/here-maps-future-of-self-driving-cars/

ELECTRONIC TOLLING

6) Massachusetts DOT Sets Sights on Fall AET Implementation

Link to Westfield News article

http://wwlp.com/2016/07/01/massdot-sets-sights-on-fall-aet-implementation/

INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION

7) Columbus 'Smart Cities' Grant to Yield Many Business Opportunities

Link to Columbus Dispatch article

http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/business/2016/07/01/1-smart-cities-grant-to-yield-many-business-opportunities.html

OTHER

8) Sidewalk Lab's Kiosks Will Monitor Traffic, Combat Terrorism

Link to Recode article

http://www.recode.net/2016/7/1/12072122/alphabet-sidewalk-labs-city-wifi-sidewalk-kiosks

9) New Reports from the Texas A&M Transportation Institute

 -  Improving Texas Incident Management Programs  

 -  Review of Literature and Practices for Incident Management

 -  Disruptive Technologies and Transportation

PARKING

10) How Technology Determines if a Truck Parking Lot is Full

Link to Fleet Owner article

http://fleetowner.com/driver-management-resource-center/how-do-you-know-if-parking-lot-full

PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION

11) Arlington County, Virginia Releases Transit Rap Video

Link to ARL Now article

https://www.arlnow.com/2016/06/30/arlington-county-releases-transit-rap-video/

RAILROADS

12) Coroner Finds Train GPS May Have Saved Man's Life

Link to Cranbourne Leader article

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/leader/south-east/coroner-finds-train-gps-may-have-saved-mans-life-in-berwick-accident/news-story/8cf69adb890c045bd1c5afa3c3ee7127

Link to coroner's finding

TRANSIT

13) Optimizing Transit Data for Visual Communications

Link to Omnivex blog

https://www.omnivex.com/company/blog/optimizing-transit-data-for-visual-communications

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

14) Big Data Offers South Carolina DOT Big Insight Into Big Traffic

Link to Post and Courier article

http://www.postandcourier.com/20160630/160639959/big-data-offers-big-insight-into-big-traffic

VEHICLES

15) BMW Teams with Intel, Mobileye for Autonomous Driving

Link to automotiveIT International article

http://www.automotiveit.com/bmw-teams-up-with-intel-mobileye-for-autonomous-driving/news/id-0050450

Link to news release

16) Owner's Manual, Out of the Glove Box and Onto the App

Link to New York Times article

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/01/automobiles/wheels/owners-manual-out-of-the-glove-box-and-onto-the-app.html

News Releases

1) Georgia DOT Marks 20 Years of Navigator 511 and the Transportation Management Center

2) Truckstop.com Receives Frost & Sullivan Award for Online Freight Aggregation

3) Parsons to Design Traffic Management System for Florida's I-95

4) Rhode Island DOT Replaces Automated 511 Service with Live Operators as Usage Declines

5) Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont Launch Regional Traveler Information System

Friday Bonus

In April my wife and I were in Burlington, Vermont and came upon 'the world's tallest file cabinet.' You may ask what this has to do with transportation. The 38 drawer tall structure was built by Bren Alvarez in the proposed path of the 'Southern Connector,' which would have connected I-89 to downtown Burlington. The file drawers are said to represent all the paperwork accumulated planning the project. I would not recommend visiting this during a thunderstorm.

https://urbanpostmortem.wordpress.com/2012/11/25/the-worlds-largest-tower-of-filing-cabinets/

Upcoming Events

Automated Vehicles Symposium 2016 – July 18-22 – San Francisco

http://www.automatedvehiclessymposium.org/

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