Monday, October 5, 2015

Monday, October 5, 2015


Transportation Communications Newsletter

Monday, October 5, 2015 – ISSN 1529-1057

Reno A&E Launches New MMU2-1600GE and MMU2-1600G Monitors

Reno A&E (RAE) introduces two intersection Malfunction Management Units, (MMU), that are setting new standards in reliability and functionality. The RAE MMU2-1600GE and MMU2-1600G monitors are fully compliant with the recently updated NEMA TS2:2003 (R2008) Standard for Traffic Controller Assemblies, (Amendment #4-2012). MMU2-1600GE and MMU2-1600G include a built-in configuration wizard to quickly and accurately configure the monitor for standard 8-phase, dual-ring operation. To receive more information on the new MMU2-1600GE and MMU2-1600G models, please call us today at (775) 826-2020 and visit www.renoae.com.


AVIATION

1) Helsinki Airport Uses Location-Based Technologies to Improve Customer Experience
Link to article in Airport Industry Review:
Link to news release

CAMERAS

2) Mystery Traffic Cameras Set-Up in Limestone, New York
Link to article in The Bradford Era:

INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION

3) Audio Stories from ITS World Congress by Smart Highways

PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION

4) Hawaii Middle School Program Teaches Traffic Safety
Link to story on KITV-TV:

5) Newspaper Calls for More Transparency from Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority
Link to editorial in the Austin American-Statesman:

ROADWAYS

6) Indiana DOT Tests Signs to Help Drivers Make the Next Green Light
Link to story on Network Indiana:

SAFETY / SECURITY

7) 300 Oklahoma Railroad Crossings to Get Upgrades
Link to article in The Oklahoman:

TRANSIT

8) The Potential of Partnerships for Improving Public Transit
Link to article in GCN:

9) Branding Agreements Boost Funding for Transit Agencies in San Diego, Denver
Link to article in Metro:

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

10) Planners Consider Ways to Notify Springfield, Illinois Drivers of Roadwork
Link to article in The State Journal-Register:

VEHICLES

11) Hands Off the Wheel – How Soon Will Computerized Cars Become Part of Our Lives?
Link to story on CBS News' 60 Minutes:


News Releases


Job Posting
 -  Transportation Management Specialist (Supervisory) – Federal Transit Administration – Washington, DC


Upcoming Events
ITS Maryland Annual Meeting – October 20 – Linthicum Heights, Maryland

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