Monday, September 8, 2014

Monday, September 8, 2014


Transportation Communications Newsletter

Monday, September 8, 2014 – ISSN 1529-1057

GEWI and BMW to Demonstrate VMS2DASH at ITS World Congress

In the newest development of vehicle-to-infrastructure communication, BMW and GEWI will demonstrate a prototype technology called VMS2DASH. It would enable public agencies to transmit traffic information from variable message signs (VMS) on public roadways onto a vehicle’s in-dash information display.  This would put important traffic messages directly in the driver’s field of view, providing information relevant to their specific location as well as their destination.  Register for the ride-along demo at GEWI booth #2805 at ITS World Congress.  If you are won’t be attending World Congress, click here for a TIC Features Overview video.  For more information how TIC Connects Systems – Vehicles – Travelers, visit www.gewi.com


AVIATION

1) Plane Spotters Allege Harassment at Connecticut Airport
Link to AP article:
Link to news release

2) Europe's Tracking Technology Deadline Slips
Link to article in Air Traffic Management:

INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION

3) Cameras on Metro Detroit Freeways Will Assist Safety Technology
Link to article in the Detroit Free Press:
Link to news release

4) Singapore Bids to Host ITS World Congress in 2019
Link to story on Channel NewsAsia:

5) Daily News from ITS World Congress
Link to update from ITS International:

6) ITS World Congress 2014 Thinking Aloud Show 1
Link to Thinking Aloud podcast:

MARITIME

7) Preserving the Lighthouse, Not Just the Light
Link to article in The New York Times:

SAFETY / SECURITY

8) Managing Catastrophic Transportation Emergencies: A Guide for Transportation Executives
Link to document from the Transportation Research Board:

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

9) Arizona DOT's Traffic Operations Center Ready to Respond to Hurricane Norbert Remnants
Link to story on KPHO-TV:

10) Real-Time Website, New Signage Expected to Manage Traffic for New Allentown, Pennsylvania Arena
Link to article in Lehigh Valley Business:
Link to news release

VEHICLES

11) Cadillacs to Get Communication Technology, 'Super-Cruise' System
Link to article in the Detroit Free Press:
Text of comments from GM CEO Mary Barra

12) Bill Ford: Carmakers Must Respect Drivers Who Are Leery of New Tech Features
Link to Reuters article:

13) Intelligent Cars Needed for Our New Smart Highways
Link to commentary on General Motors CEO Mary Barra:


News Releases


Upcoming Events
ITS Arizona Annual Meeting – September 24-25 – Mesa, Arizona


Today in Transportation History    
1934 **80th anniversary** The SS Morro Castle caught fire off the coast of New Jersey, killing 137 people.

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