Thursday, September 10, 2015

Thursday, September 10, 2015


Transportation Communications Newsletter

Thursday, September 10, 2015 – ISSN 1529-1057


AVIATION

1) FAA Rescinds ADS-B NOTAM for Southeastern States
Link to article from AOPA:

2) Atlanta Airport Using Facebook for New Video Marketing Program
Link to article on Skift:

BICYCLES / PEDESTRIANS

3) Rise in Bicycle-Related Fatalities Prompts Public Awareness Campaign in Vermont
Link to story on Vermont Public Radio:

4) Berkeley, California Publishes Online Bicycle Parking Map
Link to article in the Contra Costa Times:
Link to news release

ELECTRONIC TOLLING

5) Toll Collection Goes Cashless on Kuala Lumpur Highways
Link to article in The Star:

MARITIME

6) Danube River Information System Launched in Bulgaria
Link to article from Focus Information Agency:

OTHER

7) Report: Elderly and Disabled Travelers Let Down By Mobile Technology
Link to article in ComputerWeekly:
Link to news release

PARKING

8) Inrix Acquires Startup That Helps Drivers Find Open Parking Spots
Link to article in The Seattle Times:
Link to news release

PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION

9) Vision Mercer Island to 'Teach' About Transportation Issues Facing Washington Island
Link to article in the Mercer Island Reporter:

RAILROADS

10) Railroads Warn of System Disruptions Over Safety Deadline
Link to Reuters article:

11) Oil Shipments by Rail Made Public in Maryland
Link to AP article:

SAFETY / SECURITY

12) Phishing Campaigns Target Critical Infrastructure
Link to article in The Hill:

13) Minnesota Dads Launch Car Seat Technology to Prevent Leaving Kids in Hot Cars
Link to story on KARE-TV:

TAXIS / RIDESHARING

14) Uber Launches UberENGLISH, Offering English-Speaking Drivers in Columbia
Link to article on The Verge:

TELEMATICS

15) Progressive Insurance Appears Immune to Car Crash Trend
Link to article in The Wall Street Journal:

TRANSIT

16) 'Smart Bus' System Gives Spokane Riders Real-Time Information
Link to article in The Spokesman-Review:
Link to news release

17) Los Angeles Bus Shelters Get Smart
Link to article in The Transit Wire:
Link to news release

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

18) Drones to Help Manage Noida Traffic
Link to article in The Times of India:

VEHICLES

19) Deal Reached Between Automakers and Wireless Industry on Testing of Spectrum Sharing
Link to article in The Detroit News:


News Releases


Upcoming Events
NOCoE Webinar: Leadership in TSM&O – September 28
http://transops.s3.amazonaws.com/uploaded_files/09_28_2015%20Leadership%20Video%20Webinar_Flyer_proof2.pdf

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