Transportation Communications Newsletter
Wednesday,
October 29, 2014 – ISSN 1529-1057
Join ITS America November 17-18 for the
Complete Streets & ITS Symposium in Atlanta, Georgia
Make plans to join ITS America, the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority and ITS Georgia for the Complete Streets & ITS Symposium next month. This two-day event will focus on how ITS technologies can increase safety, assist with complete streets redevelopment, and improve urban freight movement, as well as how communities can fund future complete streets projects to enhance the transportation experience as a whole.
Make plans to join ITS America, the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority and ITS Georgia for the Complete Streets & ITS Symposium next month. This two-day event will focus on how ITS technologies can increase safety, assist with complete streets redevelopment, and improve urban freight movement, as well as how communities can fund future complete streets projects to enhance the transportation experience as a whole.
The symposium program
features keynote addresses from the Federal perspective as well as the Atlanta
region, four panel discussions featuring industry and government thought
leaders, a networking reception and a table-top exhibition of transportation
technologies. A special program highlight includes guided tours of
Atlanta-specific ITS projects that are enhancing the regions complete
streets network that you won’t want to miss. Secure your spot and register today. Special registration rates are
available for both the private and public sector. For a detailed schedule of
events and speakers please visit www.itsa.org/completestreetsAtlanta.
AVIATION
1)
AOPA Tells FAA ADS-B Mandate Unworkable
Without Changes
Link
to article from AOPA:
CAMERAS
2)
Chicago Will Keep $7.7 Million from
Quiet Change to Yellow-Light Standard
Link
to article in the Chicago Tribune:
MARITIME
3)
Speedboats Race with the Cloud
Link
to article in Computerworld:
PARKING
4)
California Cities Putting the Brakes on
Some For-Profit Parking Apps
Link
to article in the Los Angeles Times:
5)
The Battle Against Confusing Parking
Signs
Link
to story on BBC News Magazine Monitor:
PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION
6)
Priya David Clemens Named Golden Gate Bridge,
Higway and Transportation District Spokesperson
Link
to article in India West:
RAILROADS
7)
Canada's Transportation Safety Board
Says Railroads Need to Be More Diligent in Reporting Occurrences
Link
to article in Progressive Railroading:
Link
to news release
SAFETY / SECURITY
8)
Incorporating Transportation Security Awareness into Routine State DOT
Operations and Training
Link
to report from the Transportation Research Board:
TRANSIT
9)
CTA and Titan to Test Beacon Technology
in Chicago Rail Stations
Link
to story on Transportation Radio:
10)
More Informative Twin Cities Metro
Transit Bus Stops Coming to Corner Near You
Link
to article in the Star Tribune:
11)
'Tap-Out' Glitch May Force Changes to
Vancouver's Compass Card Fare System
Link
to article in the Vancouver Sun:
TRAVELER INFORMATION /
TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT
12)
New and Enhanced Electronic Signboards
on Singapore Roads and Expressways from November 2
Link
to article in The Straits Times:
News Releases
6)
Experimental Aircraft Association Names New
Staff, Including Directors of Marketing and Publications
8) Credit Cards Now Accepted for On-Board
Ticket Purchases on Metro-North's Danbury Branch Rail Line
Upcoming Events
10th
International Conference on Transport Survey Methods – November 16-21 – Leura,
Australia
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