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Friday, December 2, 2016 – Cranford, New Jersey

Transportation Radio Series to Feature Interviews with State DOT CEOs

Mississippi DOT Executive Director Melinda McGrath was the first in a series of interviews I hope to be doing with the heads of the state DOTs. Each of the interviews will be posted here in the TCN, as well as other transportation newsletters I edit. If you'd like to have your state's transportation chief interviewed on Transportation Radio, please drop me a note at bernie@transportationradio.com. Also, if your business is interested in sponsoring one or more of this series of podcasts, please let me know. I'll still be featuring other interviews on Transportation Radio, such as the one posted today (Story #4) with ITS Canada.

AVIATION

1) Hackers Destroy Computers at Saudi Aviation Agency

Link to CNN story

http://money.cnn.com/2016/12/01/technology/saudi-arabia-hack-shamoon/

2) Disappearing Icon of Airport Design Finds New Life in Qantas Lounges

Link to Runway Girl Network article

https://www.runwaygirlnetwork.com/2016/12/01/the-solari-board-a-disappearing-icon-of-airport-design-finds-new-life-in-qantas-lounges/

CAMERAS

3) Red-Light Traffic Camera Program Ending in Rochester, New York

Link to WHAM-TV story

http://13wham.com/news/top-stories/city-to-announce-changes-to-red-light-cameras

INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION

4) ITS Canada Prepares for 2017 ITS World Congress

Link to Transportation Radio interview

https://transportationradio.wordpress.com/2016/12/01/its-canada-prepares-for-2017-its-world-congress/

5) How Smart Technology May Improve I-70 Winter Driving in Colorado

Link to Colorado Public Radio story

http://www.cpr.org/news/story/how-smart-technology-may-improve-i-70-winter-driving

OTHER

6) Steep Rise in Police Requests for Opal Data to Track People on New South Wales Public Transport

Link to Guardian article

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/dec/02/steep-rise-police-requests-opal-data-nsw-public-transport

7) Streetfilms Releases Video on 'Vancouver's Multi-Modal Success Story'

Link to Streetfilms article and video

http://www.streetfilms.org/vancouvers-multi-modal-success-story/#more-59004

PARKING

8) Audi's Ingolstadt, Germany Production Center Deploys IoT-Enabled Smart Parking

Link to RCR Wireless News article

http://www.rcrwireless.com/20161128/internet-of-things/audi-smart-parking-tag31-tag99

RAILROADS

9) Hazardous Materials Rail Shipments: A Review of Emergency Response Information in Selected Train Documents

Link to GAO report

http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-17-130?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

ROADWAYS

10) New York State Rebuffed Feds' Olive Branch on 'I Love NY' Signs

Link to Journal News article

http://www.lohud.com/story/news/politics/politics-on-the-hudson/2016/12/02/i-love-ny-signs/94818600/

SAFETY / SECURITY

11) Watchdog: UK Port Security 'Impaired' By Shortcomings in Passenger Information

Link to Belfast Telegram article

http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/uk/uk-port-security-impaired-by-shortcomings-in-passenger-information-35261043.html

TAXIS / RIDESHARING

12) Uber Wants to Track Your Location Even When You're Not Using the App

Link to The Verge article

http://www.theverge.com/2016/11/30/13763714/uber-location-data-tracking-app-privacy-ios-android

TELEMATICS

13) 'OK Google' Is Finally Coming to Android Auto

Link to Engadget article

https://www.engadget.com/2016/12/01/android-auto-ok-google/

TRAFFIC INCIDENT MANAGEMENT

14) Massachusetts State Police to Start Using Drone for Car Crash Reconstruction

Link to Boston Globe article

https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2016/12/01/state-police-start-using-drone-for-car-crash-reconstruction/LRT4WuC6gYtEzdAWwVnhxK/story.html

Link to news release

News Releases

1) Advances in Aviation Communication Boost Airline Safety

2) Bangkok Expands BlipTrack Bluetooth Solution to Ease Traffic

3) Freight Rail Industry Improves Train Management in Chicago Region

4) New ITS Australia Board in Strong Position to Build on World Congress Success

5) Ned Walker to Return to Delta as Chief Communications Officer

6) 2016 Polis Conference Calls for Road Automation to Serve City and Regional Transport Policies

Job Posting

- Intelligent Transportation Systems Project Manager – Gannett Fleming – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

http://careers.gannettfleming.com/jobsearch/job-details/intelligent-transportation-systems-its-project-manager/3994/1/1/

Friday Bonus

The North Texas Tollway Authority won't just help you if you have a problem along the road, they'll have fun getting you on your way!

https://youtu.be/_bPfVpCSLg4

Upcoming Events

IRF Annual Meeting & General Assembly – January 9-11 – Washington, DC

https://www.irf.global/event/69th-irf-annual-meeting-general-assembly/

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BICYCLES / PEDESTRIANS

1) Bikeshare Apps Riding High in China

Link to China Daily article

http://usa.chinadaily.com.cn/business/2016-12/01/content_27540309.htm

CARTOGRAPHY

2) Apple Said to Fly Drones to Improve Maps Data and Catch Google

Link to Bloomberg article

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-12-01/apple-said-to-fly-drones-to-improve-maps-data-and-catch-google

3) Google Maps for iOS Updated with 'Nearby Traffic' Widget

Link to 9 to 5 Mac article

https://9to5mac.com/2016/11/30/google-maps-nearby-traffic-widget/

GPS / NAVIGATION

4) All Iowa DOT Snowplows Now Have GPS

Link to Iowa Public Radio story

http://iowapublicradio.org/post/iowa-snow-plows-now-all-have-gps-tracking

INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION

5) Ohio Announces Investment Into 'Smart Road' Along US 33

Link to WKEF/WRGT-TV story

http://abc22now.com/news/local/ohio-announces-investment-into-smart-road-along-us-33

Link to news release

OTHER

6) The Future is Now: Preparing Nevada for Transportation Opportunities in Advanced Mobility

Link to commentary in Nevada Business

http://www.nevadabusiness.com/2016/12/the-future-is-now/

PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION

7) California Agency Launches Investigation Into Allegations that Public Funds Were Illegally Used by BART for Campaign Video

Link to San Jose Mercury News article

http://www.mercurynews.com/2016/11/30/state-launches-formal-investigation-into-bart-video-starring-draymond-green/

8) The Ethics of Self-Driving Cars: Whose Story Is It to Tell?

Link to MediaFile article

http://www.mediafiledc.com/ethics-self-driving-cars-whos-story-tell/

RAILROADS

9) California High-Speed Rail Authority Unveils Interactive Map

Link to Government Technology article

http://www.govtech.com/internet/California-High-Speed-Rail-Authority-Unveils-Interactive-Map.html

Link to news release

ROADWAYS

10) Transport Scotland Turns to IoT Mapping to Keep Roads Clear in Cold Snap

Link to ComputerWeekly article

http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450403809/Transport-Scotland-turns-to-IoT-mapping-to-keep-roads-clear-in-cold-snap

SAFETY / SECURITY

11) Caltrain Promotes Suicide Crisis Line: 'Help is Just a Text Away'

Link to San Jose Mercury News article

http://www.mercurynews.com/2016/11/30/caltrain-promotes-suicide-crisis-line-help-is-just-a-text-away/

Link to news release

TRAFFIC INCIDENT MANAGEMENT

12) Maryland First Responders Plead with Drivers to Move Over

Link to WTOP Radio story

http://wtop.com/maryland/2016/12/md-first-responders-plead-with-drivers-to-move-over/

Link to news release

TRANSIT

13) DC Metro Plans Communication Upgrades, Introduces Video as Part of Improvements

Link to USA Today article

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/11/30/wmata-repairs/94681978/

Link to news release and video

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

14) London Mayor Outlines Digital Plans for Traffic Management

Link to UKAuthority article

http://www.ukauthority.com/smart-places/entry/6706/london-mayor-outlines-digital-plans-for-traffic-management

15) Electronic Signs in Illinois Remain Dark Due to Stalled State Budget

Link to Effingham Daily News article

http://www.effinghamdailynews.com/news/local_news/no-messages-electronic-signs-stay-dark-for-now/article_4319dd35-a293-5b92-a188-d48b8034328d.html

VEHICLES

16) NHTSA Proposes Rule Requiring Automakers Put Labels on Sun Visors with Instructions on How to File Safety Complaints

Link to AP article

http://wnax.com/news/030030-auto-safety-agency-wants-you-to-complain-more/

17) Why a Hacker is Giving Away a Special Code That Turns Cars Into Self-Driving Machines

Link to Washington Post article

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-switch/wp/2016/11/30/why-a-hacker-is-giving-away-a-special-code-that-turns-cars-into-self-driving-machines/

18) USDOT Asks Autonomous Vehicle Test Sites to 'Prove It'

Link to FutureStructure article

http://www.govtech.com/fs/DOT-Asks-Autonomous-Vehicle-Test-Sites-to-Prove-It.html

19) Car Connectivity Lost

Link to Strategy Analytics blog

https://www.strategyanalytics.com/strategy-analytics/blogs/automotive/infotainment-telematics/infotainment-telematics/2016/11/30/car-connectivity-lost

News Releases

1) Colorado DOT Activates Smart Signs on I-25

2) Cubic Completes Acquisition of Vocality International

3) Baltimore County, Maryland Introduces Web-Based Storm Reporting Feature for Residents

4) Houston Traffic Operations Building Gets LEED Gold Certification

5) Toyota Launches Free Smartphone Navigation App

Job Postings

- Transportation Specialist (GS-13) – Federal Highway Administration – Multiple Locations

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/458098400

- Transportation Specialist (GS-14) – Federal Highway Administration – Multiple Locations

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/457945300

- General Engineer – ITS Joint Program Office, FHWA – Washington, DC

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/457996900

Upcoming Events

Webinar: ITS Living Labs in Europe-State of Play and Outlook to the Future – December 16

http://us2.campaign-archive2.com/?u=f15b6ba26fe7837737124a612&id=e46f27951c

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