Monday, May 25, 2015

Monday, May 25, 2015


Transportation Communications Newsletter

Monday, May 25, 2015 – ISSN 1529-1057

Reno A&E Bicycle Detection System Maximizes Accuracy

Reno A&E now offers an automatic bicycle detection system that combines a C-series inductive loop detector, using enhanced and patented algorithms and prefabricated inductive loops for new and upgraded intersections. The RAE (model C-1101-B and model C-1201-B) loop detectors identify all vehicles, including the ability to differentiate bicycles from all other vehicles, as well as scooters and motorcycles. Both models, (CALTRANS or NEMA type), allow traffic engineering professionals to detect and provide safe passage time for bicycles without compromising operational efficiency of the intersection. To learn more about RAE’s Bicycle Detection System, contact RAE Director of Sales, Carl Zabel at
carlz@renoae.com or stop by booth 417 in the exhibit hall during ITS America’s Annual Meeting & Expo, May 31-June 3.


AVIATION

1) FAA Proposes Eliminating Numerous Alaska Instrument Approaches
Link to article in Alaska Dispatch News:

2) Soon, System for Info Sharing Among Indian Airports to Cut Delays
Link to article in The Times of India:

BICYCLES / PEDESTRIANS

3) Online Registry in Spokane, Washington Should Help Police Return Stolen Bikes to Owners
Link to article in The Spokesman-Review:

4) Topeka, Kansas Puts Out Video to Educate Public About Bicycle Rules of the Road
Link to article in The Capital-Journal:

GPS / NAVIGATION

5) US Military Trials British Navigation Tech to Combat GPS Jamming
Link to article in The Daily Telegraph:

INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION

6) Congress Should Modernize Highway Funding with 'Chips,' Not 'Concrete'
Link to commentary in the Deseret News:

7) ERTICO News Update
Link to update:

MARITIME

8) Boat Safely and Keep Others Informed with the Help of the US Coast Guard Mobile App
Link to article on ZDNet:

OTHER

9) Spot Unlicensed Spectrum with a Real-Time Analyzer
Link to article in Microwaves & RF:

PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION

10) Oil Trains Scary Secrecy
Link to article in The Philadelphia Inquirer:

RAILROADS

11) Cost of Radio Spectrum an Obstacle to Positive Train Control
Link to article in The Philadelphia Inquirer:

12) Australian Signaling Trial Could Revolutionize Transport, But Will We Benefit?
Link to commentary in The Age:

ROADWAYS

13) Kentucky Transportation Officials Say Most Tagged Interstate Signs Will Not Be Replaced
Link to story on WDRB-TV:

SAFETY / SECURITY

14) TSA IT Budget Cuts Spur Innovations in Cloud, Risk Management
Link to story on WFED Radio:

TRAFFIC INCIDENT MANAGEMENT

15) $1,000 a Call: Victoria Freeway Emergency Phones Could Go in VicRoads Review
Link to article in The Age:

TRANSIT

16) Transit Hub in Surrey, British Columbia is Like Air Traffic Control – Only with 1,500 Buses
Link to article in The Vancouver Sun:

17) King County Metro Transit to Look at Pilot for Mobile Ticketing
Link to story on KING-TV:

18) Port Authority of Allegheny County Considers One-Time Fee for Smartcards
Link to article in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette:

19) Real-Time Digital TransitScreens Coming to Philadelphia Office Buildings
Link to article in Philadelphia:

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

20) Traffic Management Center Will Use Variety of Tools to Keep Commuters Moving During Pan Am Games
Link to article in Whitby This Week:


News Releases


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