Friday, November 28, 2014

Friday, November 28, 2014


Transportation Communications Newsletter

Friday, November 28, 2014 – ISSN 1529-1057

It's a Wrap. November TCN Fundraiser Comes to an End.   

Let me start by thanking all of you who have contributed. Your donations are very much appreciated! Since this is the last TCN of November, this will be my last fundraising note until May 2015. If you'd like to make a donation to support the work of the TCN, please see the information below on how to contribute. Of course, if you wish to make a donation at any time you may do so.


AVIATION

1) Worldwide Airport Raids Tackle Cyberthieves Over Ticket Fraud
Link to BBC News story:
Link to news release

2) Europe Satisfied with Drone Privacy Safeguards
Link to article in Air Traffic Management:

INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION

3) Indian Minister of State for Urban Development Asks State Governments to Adopt ITS
Link to Press Trust of India article:

RAILROADS

4) Government Data Sharpens Focus on Crude Oil Train Routes
Link to article on ProPublica:

ROADWAYS

5) Florida DOT Relocates Trees Because They Block Billboard
Link to article in The Miami Herald:

SAFETY / SECURITY

6) Interactive Map Drives Home Highway Safety in Northern Alberta
Link to article in Fort McMurray Today:
Link to site

TAXIS / RIDESHARING

7) Under Pressure from Uber, Taxi Medallion Prices are Plummeting
Link to article in The New York Times:

TRANSIT

8) How VMoney Can Help Solve Congestion in the Philippine Public Transport System
Link to article on Tech in Asia:

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

9) Montana DOT Launches Phone Application
Link to story on KECI / KCFW / KTVM-TV:

VEHICLES

10) GM Appoints New Connected-Consumer Chief
Link to article in automotiveIT:
Link to news release

11) The Future of Head-Up Displays
Link to video on CNET:


News Releases


TCN Contributions
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Friday Bonus
It can be tough finding a parking space as you do your holiday shopping. Perhaps this new valet service can help out.


Upcoming Events
Webcast & In-Person Seminar: Improving Traffic Safety and Mobility Using DSRC-Based V2V Communication – December 4 – Minneapolis

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