Wednesday, April 7, 2021

 Transportation Communications Newsletter

Wednesday, April 7, 2021 - Rahway, New Jersey

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ELECTRONIC TOLLING

1) Lee County, Florida Considering Making Cashless Toll System Permanent

WINK-TV

MARITIME

2) The Rising Threat To The Integrity Of Maritime Navigation Data

Maritime Executive

OTHER

3) GOP Governors Take Action To Block COVID ‘Vaccine Passports’

Route Fifty

4) Washington Senator Apologizes For Participating In Virtual Transportation Meeting While Driving

KING-TV

RAILROADS

5) Amtrak Launches 50th Anniversary Website

Progressive Railroading

ROADWAYS

6) Illinois DOT Explores Initiatives To Reduce Bridge Strikes

Transport Topics

7) Maximum Speed Shown On Electronic Signs In Scotland Borders Is 28 MPH

Border Telegraph

SAFETY / SECURITY

8) Cyber Security Still A Real Threat To Highways, Transport Operations

Highways Voices podcast

9) App Launched By British Horse Society To Report Road Safety Incidents

Traffic Technology Today

TRANSIT

10) Michigan Transit Authorities Teaming Up To Offer Free Rides, Vaccine Education

WSGW Radio

VEHICLES

11) USDOT Begins Investigation Of Potential 5G For V2X

Traffic Technology Today

12) Automakers Want Aid For Car-Grade US Chip Production

Transport Topics

13) Autonomous Vehicle Industry Faces Inconsistent Guidelines

Detroit News

News Releases

1) In First For US Domestic Travel, SITA, United Airlines Partner On Biometric Boarding Pass At SFO

2) Long Beach Transit, Moovit Partner On App To Plan Travel, Provide Real-Time Information

3) Hayden AI, Conduent Announce Partnership To Improve Bus Lane Performance, Traffic Safety

4) DATTCO Launches Marketing Campaign To Inspire Confidence In Travel

5) Dubai, World Economic Forum Sign MOU To Implement Safe Drive Initiative Framework For AV Safety

6) Operation Lifesaver Awards $50,000 Innovative Rail Safety Competitive Grant For Minnesota Crossing Safety, Trespass Prevention Campaign

7) University Of Manitoba Professors Creating The Most Intelligent Road Freight Maps In Canadian Prairie History 

Upcoming Events

TRB Webinar: The Day of the Drones: Airports and Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Part 1 - April 20

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