Wednesday, July 27, 2016

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Wednesday, July 27, 2016 – ISSN 1529-1057

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Transportation moves rural America. Rural communities need safe, viable roads and multi-modal systems to move people from place to place; and to move goods and services to markets, often across long distances. Without reliable and well-maintained transportation networks through rural areas, visitors cannot enjoy iconic travel and recreation opportunities; and businesses cannot ensure coast-to-coast delivery of goods.  In recognition of this, the National Center for Rural Road Safety is hosting a working Summit in Denver, Colorado September 7-9th.  This will not be your typical meeting as attendees will be asked to participate by identifying CHALLENGES and finding SOLUTIONS.  The early registration deadline is August 8, 2016.  Learn more here.

GPS / NAVIGATION

1) GPS-Equipped Seabirds Being Used to Gauge Wind Speeds

Link to Japan Times article

http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2016/07/27/national/science-health/gps-equipped-seabirds-used-gauge-wind-speeds/#.V5i9FSMrIzU

OTHER

2) Cities Sue, Saying Missouri’s Court Revenue Reporting Rules Are Too Vague

Link to St. Louis Post-Dispatch article

http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/cities-sue-saying-missouri-s-court-revenue-reporting-rules-are/article_9d6056ce-db78-5b88-95a6-98c032828103.html

3) Israeli Technology and the Future of Transportation

Link to TechCrunch article

https://techcrunch.com/2016/07/26/israeli-technology-and-the-future-of-transportation/  

PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION

4) How Can Transportation Business Tell Engaging Stories?

Link to Huffington Post blog

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/milena-miliaeeviae-/the-future-of-marketing-4_b_11183530.html

5) New Ontario Campaign Puts Tongue-in-Cheek Spin on Anti-texting-and-Driving Message

Link to Toronto Star article

https://www.thestar.com/news/queenspark/2016/07/26/new-ontario-campaign-puts-tongue-in-cheek-spin-on-anti-texting-and-driving-message.html

SAFETY / SECURITY

6) Matts-Åke Belin of Swedish Transport Administration Discusses Vision Zero

Link to ITE Talks Transportation podcast

https://www.spreaker.com/user/ite-talks-transportation/episode-3-conversation-with-matts-aake-b

TRANSIT

7) Pierce Transit Security Upgrades Come with Bonus for Riders -- Free Wi-Fi

Link to News Tribune article

http://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/traffic/article91964662.html

News Releases

1) Ford, MIT Project Uses LiDAR, Cameras, to Measure Pedestrian Traffic and Predict Demand for New, On-Demand Electric Shuttles

2) Airways NZ and Aviation Australia to Launch Training Center

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