Monday, April 25, 2016

Monday, April 25, 2016


Transportation Communications Newsletter

Monday, April 25, 2016 – ISSN 1529-1057

Reno A&E Introduces 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 +1.775.826.2020 and visit www.renoae.com.


AVIATION

1) China Drone Maker Says It May Share Data with State
Link to New York Times article

BICYCLES / PEDESTRIANS

2) In Germany, Lit Crossings for Preoccupied Pedestrians
Link to Deutsche Welle story

3) This Bicycle Has 4GB of RAM
Link to The Verge article

ELECTRONIC TOLLING

4) Tappan Zee Bridge Makes Switch to Cashless Tolls
Link to WCBS-AM story

5) E-ZPass to Be Accepted at Thousand Islands Bridge
Link to Watertown Daily Times article

PARKING

6) Innovation Program Looks to Make Virginia the Model for Transportation Changes
Link to Free Lance-Star article

PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION

7) Got a Minute? Austin Has a Transportation Report Just for You
Link to Austin American-Statesman column
Link to news release

SAFETY / SECURITY

8) Vehicle Cybersecurity: USDOT and Industry Have Efforts Underway, but DOT Needs to Define Its Role in Responding to a Real-World Attack
Link to GAO report

TRANSIT

9) Michigan's MAX Transit Launches Online Contest to Find 5 Millionth Rider
Link to Holland Sentinel article

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

10) Edmonton to Unveil New Traffic App Specifically for the City
Link to CHQT Radio story

VEHICLES

11) Silicon Valley Startup to Test Self-Driving Cars in California
Link to The Hill article

12) Dubai Pushes the Pedal to the Metal on Driverless Cars
Link to AP article
Link to news release

WEATHER

13) Forecasters Ask: How Early is Too Early for Severe Weather Warnings?
Link to AP article


News Release


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