Monday, May 12, 2014

Monday, May 12, 2014


Transportation Communications Newsletter

Monday, May 12, 2014 – ISSN 1529-1057

May is Fundraising Month for the TCN          

Twice a year I hold a fundraiser for the TCN. It's a way for readers to help support the continued free distribution of the newsletter. I addition to making a direct monetary contribution, you can also support the TCN by purchasing ad space or hiring me to do voice work for your company or organization. Among my voice clients are the New York MTA, the Port Authority of NY & NJ, Sensys Networks and many others. Where else can you get free news and a voice professional? Please look below on how to contribute. Thank you!


AVIATION

1) Australia's Telstra Trialing 4G In-Flight Wi-Fi
Link to article in Australian Aviation:

BICYCLES / PEDESTRIANS

2) Cyclist GPS Data Could Help Cities Plan Safer Routes
Link to article on Engadget:

CAMERAS

3) Surveillance Cameras Save SEPTA $11 Million
Link to article in The Philadelphia Inquirer:

CARTOGRAPHY

4) Map Tracks New York City-Area Public Transit in Real-Time
Link to article on Curbed NY:

ELECTRONIC TOLLING

5) RFID Technology Doesn't Work for Bulletproof Cars
Link to article in The Indian Express:

MARITIME

6) Insurers Develop Cyber Coverage for Maritime Industry
Link to article in Business Insurance:

PARKING

7) Trial in New South Wales Uses Cameras to Look for Truck Parking Spaces
Link to article in The Coffs Coast Advocate:

PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION

8) Crash Data Withheld on Locations of Adelaide's New Speed Cameras
Link to article in The Advertiser:

SAFETY / SECURITY

9) For Your Next Flight, Hope the TSA 'Randomizer' Puts You in a Faster Lane
Link to article in Bloomberg Businessweek:

10) Israeli Study Finds Removal of Roadside Billboards Reduces Number of Crashes
Link to blog from Scenic America:

TELEMATICS

11) Usage-Based Car Insurance Programs Still Lacking Traction
Link to blog from Strategy Analytics:

TRAFFIC INCIDENT MANAGEMENT

12) Keeping Roads Clear Can Ease Traffic Congestion
Link to column in the Houston Chronicle:

TRANSIT

13) Real-Time Updates Due to Pittsburgh Area Transit Riders
Link to article in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette:

14) 'As the Bus Stops' is Your New Fave Transit-Themed Soap Opera
Link to article on Grist:

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

15) San Diego Region Commuters Get Free Traffic App
Link to article on Times of San Diego:
Link to news release

VEHICLES

16) Experts Seek Smarter Black Boxes for Automobiles
Link to article in The New York Times:

17) GM's New OnStar 4G LTE System Stakes Lead in Connectivity
Link to article in Forbes:


News Releases


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Today in Transportation History    
1949 **65th anniversary** The Soviet Union lifted its blockade of Berlin.

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