Transportation Communications Newsletter

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. Instagram: @cranford_radio

Thursday, July 23, 2026

Thursday, July 23, 2026 - Newark, New Jersey

ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION

1) USDOT Cranks Up Its Campaign To Strip Bike Lane References From Federal Websites

NPR’s Morning Edition

2) GAO: USDOT Needs Better Data On Vehicle Blind Spots Linked To Pedestrian, Cyclist Deaths

Homeland Security Today

AVIATION

3) Drones In Dallas: How One World Cup Host City Enforced FAA Flight Restrictions

FedScoop

4) FAA Orders Nationwide Altimeter Replacements To Block 5G Signal Interference

Briefs Finance

5) ‘Political’ Ads, Palestinian Flags Removed From Adelaide Airport

InDaily

CAMERAS

6) How To Get Public Support For Speed Cameras

Traffic Technology Today (commentary)

CARTOGRAPHY

7) Ford Is Integrating Apple Maps Directly Into Its $30,000 Electric Pick-Up

Road & Track

FREIGHT

8) Duffy Shares ‘Tale Of Two Truckers’ Video Calling Out Unqualified CDL Drivers

CDLLife

INCIDENT MANAGEMENT

9) Report On New Jersey World Cup Transportation Says Operations Were A Success

ROI-NJ

INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS

10) USDOT Launches New Initiative Using AI To Modernize Transportation Infrastructure

USDOT

11) Traffic Technology International - July/August 2026

Mark Allen Group

12) The Smart Transportation Dispatch - July 23, 2026

Carnegie Mellon University

MARITIME

13) New Zealand Names Ferry Captain Cook In Defiance Of ‘Snivelling Wokesters’

The Times

PARKING

14) Here Integrates Parking Data Into German Truck Driver App

ITS International

PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION / INVOLVEMENT

15) Failures Of Communication, Accountability Plagued Boston Mayor’s Election-Year ‘Review’ Of Transportation Department

Streetsblog Massachusetts (commentary)

RAILROADS

16) Adams County, Nebraska Emergency Manager Says No Official Notification Of Eight Railroad Crossings

KSNB-TV

17) Malfunctioning Railroad Crossing Signals In East Houston Raise Safety Concerns

KTRK-TV

TAXIS / RIDESHARING

18) US Border Patrol Warns Cartels Targeting Rideshare Apps For Illegal Migrant Pickups

Fox News’ America’s Newsroom (video)

19) Judge Orders Rideshare App Empower To Halt Maryland Operations

Baltimore Banner

TOURISM

20) Yosemite Tests Smarter Visitor Technology

Sierra News Online

TRANSIT

21) FTA Launches Dashboard To Make Public Transit Safety, Performance More Transparent For Commuters

FTA

22) Intern Documents Commute To New York City To Build An Online Following

News12 New Jersey

23) Culver City, rabbittransit Implement New Technologies To Improve Customer Experience

Mass Transit

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

24) In San Francisco Bay Area, Intelligent Traffic Management Goes Countywide

Government Technology

25) NOCoE Newsletter - July 23, 2026

National Operations Center of Excellence

News Releases

1) Boingo Wireless Deploys High-Speed 5G Cellular And Wi-Fi Service Across MTA LIRR Concourse At New York’s Pennsylvania Station

2) FAA Advances Digital Departure Clearances For General And Business Aviation

3) Wisconsin DOT Offers Unique Perspective Of WIS 54 Work Zone

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Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Transportation Communications Newsletter

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 - Cranford, New Jersey

**Limerick: All Ireland Senior Hurling Champions**

AVIATION

1) Changi Airport Control Tower To Be Revamped As Part Of $4 Billion Investment In Singapore Air Traffic Systems

Straits Times

2) Starlink Adoption Accelerates Connectivity Expectations In Private Aviation

Business Airport International

3) Austin Airport To Receive New Air Traffic Control System

KTBC-TV

CAMERAS

4) How Speed Cameras Are Fighting Off Vandalism (And Bullets)

Jalopnik

MARITIME

5) US Coast Guard Warns Of ‘Dangerous’ False Distress Calls In Great Lakes

WDIV-TV

PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION / INVOLVEMENT

6) How A BC Ferries Crew Used Social Media To Find Owner Of ‘Churro’ The Stuffed Donkey

CTV News

7) Transport Focus Warns Smart Motorway Safety Perception Still Lags Behind Conventional Routes Despite Satisfaction Boost

Highways News

ROADWAYS

8) Iowa DOT Updating Speed Limit Signs

WQAD-TV (video)

9) Texas DOT Data Team Hunts Highway Flaws

Construction Equipment Guide

SAFETY / SECURITY

10) UN Adopts Road Safety Pledge Over US Objection

United Nations

**Bernie’s Notes**

Thursday’s TCN may be late, but I have a good excuse. I was invited by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani to do a livestream with him. We’ll mostly be talking about trans-related issues, but I’m sure some transit topics will also pop up. It’s set for 5 pm ET. It will be on Twitch, YouTube, Facebook, TikTok and other platforms.

News Releases

1) Illinois To Institute Blue Envelope Program To Improve Safety During Traffic Stops

2) Texas Travel Information Centers: 90 Years Of Welcoming Visitors

3) Truckstop.com Launches AVA, Advanced Voice Assistant For Load Search, Rate Analysis, Broker Outreach

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