Friday, February 27, 2015

Friday, February 27, 2015


Transportation Communications Newsletter

Friday, February 27, 2015 – ISSN 1529-1057


AVIATION

1) Arinc, SITA Roll Out New Tracking Options for Airlines
Link to article in Aviation Week & Space Technology:

2) Talking Drones to Improve Airspace Safety
Link to article in The Engineer:
Link to news release

3) Ramp Technology to Prevent Incursions
Link to article in Ground Support Worldwide:

4) Trenton-Mercer Airport to Get Branding Strategy Under New Marketing Contract
Link to article in the Times of Trenton:

5) Riverton (Wyoming) Airport Board Chairman on Marketing Idea: The Cart is Before the Horse
Link to article in County 10:

6) Smartworld CEO Says Airports Must Embrace Smart Systems to Cope with Growth
Link to article in Passenger Terminal Today:

7) How the FAA and Airlines Sleuth for Safety
Link to article from the FAA:

ELECTRONIC TOLLING

8) Tolling Review 2014
Link to magazine:

GPS / NAVIGATION

9) GPS Serves a Pivotal Role in Big Data Stickiness
Link to article on TechRepublic:

OTHER

10) Alabama DOT Director Stops Road Projects Because of Senator's Billboard Critical of Governor
Link to article on AL.com:
Link to article on Yellowhammer

PARKING

11) How We Found the Worst Place to Park in New York City – Using Big Data
Link to TEDxNewYork video:

PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION

12) J. Paul Vance Out as Chief Connecticut State Police Spokesman
Link to article in the Hartford Courant:

SAFETY / SECURITY

13) Snowflake Machine Leads to Safer Roads
Link to article on Dakota Student:

TAXIS / RIDESHARING

14) Will Nissan Beat Google and Uber to Self-Driving Taxis?
Link to article in IEEE Spectrum:

TRANSIT

15) MBTA Ninja: The 'Waze for the T'
Link to article on BostInno:
Link to MBTA Ninja

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

16) Niagara International Transportation Technology Coalition Gets $200,000 Federal Grant for Traffic Information Operations
Link to article in The Buffalo News:

VEHICLES

17) Apple Watch Will Replace Electronic Car Keys, Says CEO
Link to article on AppleInsider:

18) Audiobooks in Cars: A Niche Market or Untapped Opportunity?
Link to commentary on MediaPost:


News Releases


Job Postings
 -  Traffic Signal Systems Analyst – Maricopa County DOT – Phoenix, Arizona


Friday Bonus
Fashion inspiration comes from the most unexpected places.


Upcoming Events
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