Thursday, April 2, 2026

 

Transportation Communications Newsletter

  Thursday, April 2, 2026 - Cranford, New Jersey

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**Holy/Maundy Thursday/Griener Dunnerschdaag**

AUTOMATED & CONNECTED TRANSPORTATION

1) Systems That Let Drivers Take Their Hands Off The Wheel Don’t Improve Safety, NTSB Head Says

AP

2) Kazakhstan, Russia Sign Agreement On Development Of Unmanned Transport

Kazinform International News Agency

AVIATION

3) United Airlines Unveils TSA Wait Time Tracker On App

WMAQ-TV

4) New IndiGo CEO Will Have To Repair Airline’s Reputation Before Driving Global Expansion

Reuters

5) Why Knowing The Reason For Your Flight Delay Actually Matters

USA Today (column)

ENVIRONMENT

6) MIT Researchers Measure Traffic Emissions, To The Block, In Real-Time

MIT

FREIGHT

7) Indiana’s New CDL Rule Pushes Ahead On English Proficiency

FreightWaves

GPS / NAVIGATION

8) Pentagon Awards Raytheon $45 Million For GPS Ground System As Program Future Is Reassessed

SpaceNews

9) Argentina Joins NASA’s Moon Return With Microsatellite Testing GPS Beyond Earth

Reuters

INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS

10) The Smart Transportation Dispatch - April 2, 2026

Carnegie Mellon University

MARITIME

11) Iran, Oman Drafting Protocol To ‘Monitor’ Hormuz Strait Traffic: IRNA

CNBC

12) ArkEdge Builds Micro-Satellite Constellation For Maritime Real-Time Tracking

GPS World

OTHER

13) AI And How It Will Change Mobility

Traffic Technology International (commentary)

PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION / INVOLVEMENT

14) Syracuse Airport Tried To Ban Lawyer’s Harassment Ad. Now It Takes Up Two Walls.

syracuse.com

SAFETY / SECURITY

15) Hands-Free Law Credited With Preventing 600 Crashes, Six Deaths In Colorado

Summit Daily

16) UK Bus Drivers Trained To Prevent Harassment Of Female Passengers

ITS International

TELEMATICS

17) Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Launches Connect Pro Telematics Platform

Business Motoring

TRANSIT

18) Cubic Pledges To Fix Clipper 2.0 Issues Before May 30

SFGate

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

19) NOCoE Newsletter - April 2, 2026

National Operations Center of Excellence

News Releases

1) Hitachi Rail Announces Agreement To Acquire Clever Devices

2) TRL Unveils New Brand Identity

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The Transportation Communications Newsletter (ISSN 1529-1057) is published electronically Monday through Friday.   For a free subscription or to unsubscribe, or for comments or questions, please contact me at bernie@transportationradio.com.  

© 2026 Bernie Wagenblast Communications, LLC www.TransportationRadio.com  1 Aberdeen Ct., Cranford, NJ 07016

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

 

Transportation Communications Newsletter

  Wednesday, April 1, 2026 - Cranford, New Jersey

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**Happy Passover**

AVIATION

1) Aviation Industry Confronts 600% Surge In AI-Driven Cyber-Attacks As Zero Trust Security Becomes Essential Defence Strategy

International Airport Review (contributed content)

CAMERAS

2) Automated SEPTA Trolley Cameras Go Into Effect

WPVI-TV

PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION / INVOLVEMENT

3) Vietnamese Radio Station Keeps Drivers Informed About Traffic Conditions

Vietnam.vn

RAILROADS

4) Kazakhstan Uses Starlink To Manage Train Traffic

AzerNews

TAXIS / RIDESHARING

5) Robotaxi Companies Refuse To Say How Often Their AVs Need Remote Help

TechCrunch

TRANSIT

6) Why Transit Agencies Are Rethinking The Farebox, And The Technology Behind It

Metro

News Releases

1) American Transportation Research Institute Launches Motor Carrier Survey On Telematics Uses, Benefits

Bernie’s Notes

A number of TCN readers have told me they are tired of transportation news, however they are very interested in gardening news. To better serve my readers, the TCN will be changing tomorrow to the GCN…the Gardening Communications Newsletter. Like the TCN, there will be numerous categories of news, including trees, vegetables, mulch and pests. I hope you enjoy the new newsletter and I look forward to a bountiful harvest in the fall. Please note today’s date. 

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The Transportation Communications Newsletter (ISSN 1529-1057) is published electronically Monday through Friday.   For a free subscription or to unsubscribe, or for comments or questions, please contact me at bernie@transportationradio.com.  

© 2026 Bernie Wagenblast Communications, LLC www.TransportationRadio.com  1 Aberdeen Ct., Cranford, NJ 07016

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

 

Transportation Communications Newsletter

  Tuesday, March 31, 2026 - Raritan Borough, New Jersey

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**International Day of Transgender Visibility**

ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION

1) Japan To Issue Fines For Bicyclists Using Or Looking At Smartphones While Riding

Jiji Press

AVIATION

2) Florida Governor Signs Bill To Rename Palm Beach International Airport For Trump

WTVJ-TV

ELECTRONIC TOLLING

3) Netherlands New Per-Kilometer Truck Toll To Go Live July 1

Traffic Technology Today

INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS

4) Taipei To Host 2029 ITS World Congress

Taiwan News

MARITIME

5) Washington State Ferries Terminates Contract For Streamlining Reservations

Salish Current

PRIVACY

6) Washington Governor Signs Driver Privacy Act Regulating License Plate Readers, Personal Data Sharing

KOMO-TV

PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION / INVOLVEMENT

7) North Carolina DOT To Open I-77 Community Engagement Center As Residents Push Back On Toll Lane Project

WCNC-TV

8) Duffy Filming YouTube Road Trip Series For America’s 250th Anniversary 

TMZ

9) No, Your City Doesn't Need Another Dashboard

Route Fifty (commentary)

RAILROADS

10) Association Of American Railroads Sues New Jersey To Block Safety Law

Reuters

SAFETY / SECURITY

11) North Carolina Launches New Traffic Stop Safety Initiative

WFAE Radio

TRANSIT

12) Data Helps DC Metro Fine-Tune Its Service

Government Technology

13) Go COMO Says New Transit App Will Make Travel Smoother

KOMU-TV

News Releases

1) North Carolina Turnpike Authority, Valerann Partner To Pilot Lanternn On I-485 Express Lanes

2) Google Maps Simplifies Battery Predictions, Trip Planning For 350+ Android Auto EV Models

3) North Central Texas Council Of Governments Video Promotes Amtrak's Heartland Flyer

4) City Of Prince George, British Columbia Launches Online Traffic Disruptions Map

5) London Black Cab Drivers Gain More Fares And Control With Curb Flow Solution

Tuesday Transportation Oddities

I don’t think there is anywhere else quite like New York City’s largest borough, Queens. First, every address is hyphenated. If that’s not confusing enough for you, you have multiple roadways with the same number which may or may not intersect. This video will help explain…NOT! 

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The Transportation Communications Newsletter (ISSN 1529-1057) is published electronically Monday through Friday.   For a free subscription or to unsubscribe, or for comments or questions, please contact me at bernie@transportationradio.com.  

© 2026 Bernie Wagenblast Communications, LLC www.TransportationRadio.com  1 Aberdeen Ct., Cranford, NJ 07016