Friday, September 11, 2015

Friday, September 11, 2015


Transportation Communications Newsletter

Friday, September 11, 2015 – ISSN 1529-1057

Kimley-Horn is Growing!

Kimley-Horn is one of the nation’s most comprehensive and highly respected transportation engineering and land planning firms. We are seeking ITS Project Engineers/Project Managers in Oakland, California who have 4 – 10 years of experience in ITS Design and System Integration. Known as one of Fortune’s "100 Best Companies to Work for in America," we offer an impressive benefits package including an astounding bonus program, progressive career growth, and a collaborative, fun culture. Contact Anne Bologna to learn more: anne.bologna@kimley-horn.com or visit us at: http://www.kimley-horn.com/join-our-team 


BICYCLES / PEDESTRIANS

1) Study Suggests Way to Get More San Francisco Drivers to Stop for Pedestrians
Link to article in the San Francisco Chronicle:

2) Madison, Wisconsin Retools Red-Flag Program to Encourage Use
Link to story on WKOW-TV:

3) Solar-Powered Benches Can Charge Phones, Sense Heat and Count Pedestrians
Link to article in Governing:

CARTOGRAPHY

4) Here Maps to Power 91% of Car Models Launched in Frankfurt
Link to article on GPS Business News:
Link to news release

INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION

5) ITS World Congress Prepares to Welcome Space Industry
Link to story on Traffic Technology Today:

OTHER

6) West Virginia DOT Responds to Facebook Rumors and Says Bridge of Honor is Safe
Link to article in the Gallipolis Daily Tribune:

RAILROADS

7) FRA Urges Railroads to Share More Info About Safety of Aging Bridges
Link to article in USA Today:

8) California Railroad Says AT&T Doesn't Have Its Permission for Telecom Cable Along Line
Link to article in The Press Democrat:

SAFETY / SECURITY

9) TSA Master Keys Replicated with 3D Printer After Detailed Image Ends Up Online
Link to article in Wired:

10) Minnesota DOT to Install 54 Warning Systems at Rural Intersections
Link to story on KSTP-TV:

TELEMATICS

11) GM Took Five Years to Fix a Full-Takeover Hack in Millions of OnStar Cars
Link to article in Wired:

TRANSIT

12) Pilot in Mexico City Uses Technology in Attempt to Cut Sexual Abuse on Transit
Link to article on CityLab:

VEHICLES

13) Major US Carmakers to Make Auto Braking Standard
Link to Reuters article:
Link to news release

14) Carmakers, Silicon Valley Tech Giants Compete to Shape Future of Driving
Link to DPA article:

15) As Head-Up Displays Become Common, Distraction Becomes an Issue
Link to article in The New York Times:


News Releases


Friday Bonus
On this 14th anniversary of the attacks of 9/11, see the role air traffic controllers and mariners took to help secure the skies, and evacuate Lower Manhattan that day.


Solicitation
 -  Call for Demonstrations – 23rd ITS World Congress 2016 Melbourne


Upcoming Events
BigDataEurope Webinar: Societal Challenge of Transport – September 21

======================================================================
The Transportation Communications Newsletter is published electronically Monday through Friday. 
To subscribe (for free) or unsubscribe, please contact me at bernie@bwcommunications.net.
Become a TCN fan on Facebook and follow on Twitter @TransportComm.

Questions, comments about the TCN?  Please write the editor, Bernie Wagenblast at bernie@bwcommunications.net.     
© 2015 Bernie Wagenblast Communications, LLC www.bwcommunications.net


No comments: