Tuesday, May 26, 2015

Tuesday, May 26, 2015


Transportation Communications Newsletter

Tuesday, May 26, 2015 – ISSN 1529-1057


Iteris hosts MAP-21 Discussion at 5th International Transportation Systems Performance Measurement and Data Conference in Denver, Colorado on June 1-2

Iteris will be hosting a workshop for agencies to share how they plan to respond to the MAP-21 System Performance Measure Rule and to provide an opportunity for agencies to see Iteris’ new iPeMS® MAP-21 Module. The iPeMS® MAP-21 Module leverages the National Performance Management Research Data Set (NPMRDS) in order to help states and MPOs efficiently satisfy reporting requirements.

Join us to collaborate with other agencies on performance measurement needs and discuss plans to approach MAP-21 requirements. The workshop will be held at the Grand Hyatt Denver and meeting room details will be provided to those who RSVP. Reserve your spot today!

Iteris Workshop I - Monday, June 1 from 12:00 PM (noon) to 1:00 PM MT
*Please note, Iteris will only be hosting one workshop during this conference, not two as previously advertised. We hope to see you there.


AVIATION

1) First Comprehensive Airport Wi-Fi Facility Launched in Nigeria
Link to article in Nigeria Communications Week:

2) A Picture Book that Helps Kids (and Parents) Navigate Airports and Life
Link to article in The Sag Harbor Express:

3) Data Comm Benefits Air Travelers, Businesses as Summer Weather Approaches
Link to USDOT's Fast Lane blog:

CAMERAS

4) Smart Highways Editor Discusses Speed Cameras
Link to interview on BBC Essex Breakfast:

ELECTRONIC TOLLING

5) Introduction of Electronic Tolls on Humber Bridge Delayed
Link to article in the Grimsby Telegraph:

GPS / NAVIGATION

6) Delhi Government Makes GPS Mandatory for Public Transport Vehicles
Link to story on NDTV:

OTHER

7) Traveling in Europe? New Search Engine Wants to Show You Every Transportation Option
Link to article in Entrepreneur:
Link to GoEuro

8) Smart Luggage is Making Travel Much Less Stressful
Link to story on WFOR-TV:

PARKING

9) TowIt App Allows You to Report Poor Parking
Link to article on CityLab:
Link to TowIt

RAILROADS

10) June Issue of Future Rail
Articles include:
 -  A Look at How Wayfinder Helps Visually Impaired Passengers Navigate in a Transport Environment
 -  Movares Working on Full-Scale Virtual Train Simulator

TELEMATICS

11) Hyundai First Car Company to Launch Android Auto on Production Vehicles
Link to article on Mashable:
Link to news release

TRANSIT

12) California's Antelope Valley Transit Authority Experiments with Digital Ads on Buses
Link to article in the Los Angeles Times:

13) Companies Use Transit Ads to Offer Big Discounts, But Details Are in the Fine Print
Link to story on Global TV:

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

14) Carnegie Mellon, Pittsburgh's Surtrac Program Aims to Ease Traffic Congestion
Link to article in the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review:

VEHICLES

15) Ford CEO Wants to Make a Self-Driving Car for the Masses
Link to article in Fortune:

16) As Trucks of Tomorrow Take Shape, Two Paths Forward Emerge
Link to article in Commercial Carrier Journal:

17) Self-Driving Cars: Five Ways They Could Change City Life
Link to CBC News story:


News Releases


Upcoming Events
30th Annual Transport Chicago – June 12 – Chicago

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