Wednesday, October 15, 2014

Wednesday, October 15, 2014



Transportation Communications Newsletter

Wednesday, October 15, 2014 – ISSN 1529-1057


Join ITS America November 17-18 for the Complete Streets Symposium in Atlanta, Georgia

Make plans to join ITS America, the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority and ITS Georgia for the Complete Streets Symposium -- happening Nov. 17 and 18 in Atlanta, Georgia.  This two-day event will focus on how safety, redevelopment, urban freight movement and ITS technologies enhance a complete streets network and the transportation experience as a whole. The symposium program features four panel discussions featuring industry and government thought leaders, a table-top exhibition of transportation technologies, and a networking reception. A special highlight includes the opportunity for attendees to take part in a guided tour of the AT&T Drive Studio facility, a working lab where AT&T showcases best in-class connected vehicle solutions. Registration is now open and there are specific rates for both the private and public sector. Updates to the symposium program are being made daily. For a complete schedule, please visit www.itsa.org/completestreetsAtlanta.


AVIATION

1) FAA Develops Updated NextGen Rollout Plan with Industry Support
Link to article on FedScoop:
Link to FAA statement

2) Airports 'Must Build Brand Loyalty'
Link to article on IOL:

BICYCLES / PEDESTRIANS

3) Bicyclists and Drivers Express Concern Over Safety Signs on Florida Trail
Link to story on WUFT Radio:

4) Messages for Getting People to Bike Need to Be Revamped
Link to blog from Mobility Lab:

CAMERAS

5) Some Early Voters Complain Wording on Ohio Traffic Camera Ballot Question is Unclear
Link to story on WEWS-TV:

INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION

6) New Jersey DOT Commissioner Speaks Before ITS Conference
Link to story on Transportation Radio:
http://www.buzzsprout.com/18472/212559-nj-dot-commissioner-jamie-fox

MARITIME

7) Researchers Building Fatigue Prediction Tool
Link to article in The Maritime Executive:

OTHER

8) Delaware DMV Workers Create 'Happy' Video
Link to article in The News Journal:

9) Iranian Scientists Use Nanotechnology to Produce Dielectric Microwave Ceramics
Link to article from Fars News Agency:

PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION

10) Why Won't Norfolk Southern Release Bridge Inspection Report?
Link to editorial in the Nordonia Hills News-Leader:

RAILROADS

11) Sanctions Sought for Lawyer Who Gave Document to Media
Link to article in the New Jersey Law Journal:

ROADWAYS

12) 'Horn-Free Day' Declared in Lagos State, Nigeria
Link to article in Vanguard:

SAFETY / SECURITY

13) Life-Saving Crash Technology Still on Hold in Florida
Link to story on WOKV Radio:

14) Michigan Governor Signs Bill to Increase Motorcycle, Bicycle Education
Link to article in The Saginaw News:
Link to news release

TAXIS / RIDESHARING

15) SheRides Car Service App for Women Draws More Male Drivers than Females
Link to article in the Daily News:

TRANSIT

16) New York MTA to Add Wireless Service to 40 More Subway Stations
Link to Bloomberg article:

17) New Transit Career Website Offers One-Stop Shopping for Training, Career-Building
Link to US DOT's Fast Lane blog:

18) Building Better Online Transit Mapping for All
Link to blog from Mobility Lab:

VEHICLES

19) Audi Tests Driverless-Car Technology at 190 MPH
Link to Bloomberg article:
Link to news release

20) Pandora: We Want to Be the FM Radio of the Connected Car
Link to article on Gigaom:

21) Your Connected Car Could Save You Money
Link to article on MainStreet:


News Releases


Upcoming Events
Lecture: Do Local Businesses Cash in from Green Transportation? – November 4 – Burlington, Vermont

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