Monday, August 29, 2016

Monday, August 29, 2016


Transportation Communications Newsletter
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AVIATION

1) Police: Social Media Adds to Panic Over 'Gunfire' at Los Angeles Airport
Link to Reuters article
http://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-security-losangeles-idUSKCN114096

2) Data Transmission Problems Disrupt Flights at Vienna Airport
Link to Reuters article
http://www.reuters.com/article/us-austria-flughafen-wien-idUSKCN1140BX

BICYCLES / PEDESTRIANS

3) Study: Child Pedestrians More Distracted by Cellphones than Adults
Link to Hamodia article
http://hamodia.com/2016/08/28/study-child-pedestrians-distracted-cellphones-adults/

ELECTRONIC TOLLING

4) Eflow Toll Tags Dispute Resolved Ahead of Switching Off Deadline in Ireland
Link to Irish Times article
http://www.irishtimes.com/news/ireland/irish-news/eflow-toll-tags-dispute-resolved-ahead-of-switching-off-deadline-1.2769851

GPS / NAVIGATION

5) Israel Pays Waze to Push Periphery Tourism
Link to Jewish Press article
http://www.jewishpress.com/news/breaking-news/israel-pays-gps-app-waze-to-push-periphery-tourism/2016/08/28/

OTHER

6) Chicago Becomes First City Launch Array of Things
Link to University of Chicago article
https://news.uchicago.edu/article/2016/08/29/chicago-becomes-first-city-launch-array-things  

PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION

7) Minnesota Metro Transit Case Weakens Government Transparency
Link to Star Tribune column
http://www.startribune.com/metro-transit-case-weakens-government-transparency/391502161/

ROADWAYS

8) Maharashtra Government Unveils Mumbai-Nagpur Super Communication Project
Link to Jagran Josh article
http://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/maharashtra-government-unveiled-mumbainagpur-super-communication-expressway-project-1472449068-1 

TRANSIT

9) Minnesota Metro Transit Rail Control Center Leans In to Stadium Learning Curve
Link to Star Tribune article
http://www.startribune.com/metro-transit-s-rail-control-center-leans-in-to-learning-curve/391507741/

VEHICLES

10) How Connected Cars Are Turning Into Revenue-Generating Machines
Link to TechCrunch article
https://techcrunch.com/2016/08/28/how-connected-cars-are-turning-into-revenue-generating-machines

11) Tesla Planning to Make Its Autopilot Software Even More Restrictive
Link to BGR article
http://bgr.com/2016/08/29/tesla-autopilot-software-update-safety-restrictions/

12) Hamburg and Volkswagen Agree to Strategic Mobility Partnership
Link to Automotive World article
http://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/hamburg-volkswagen-agree-strategic-mobility-partnership/

13) There's a New Table App Just for Big Rig Drivers
Link to The Verge article
http://www.theverge.com/2016/8/27/12674150/one20-social-network-truck-big-rig-gps


News Releases
1) DC Metro Launches 45-Day Public W-Fi Pilot at Six Metrorail Stations, Seeks Public Feedback
2) Sensys Networks Enhances Line of Detection Products with Launch of Flex Suite
3) New Arizona DOT Policy Allows Approved Memorials Along Highways


Upcoming Events
Autonomous Vehicle Safety Regulation World Congress – October 25-26 – Novi, Michigan
http://www.autonomousregulationscongress.com/

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Friday, August 26, 2016

Friday, August 26, 2016


Transportation Communications Newsletter
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Learn More – EDI’s New ATC Cabinet Components

Friday, August 26, 2016 – Cranford, New Jersey

AVIATION

1) ICAO to Contact North Korea Over Lack of Forewarning on Missile Launch
Link to NK News article
https://www.nknews.org/2016/08/civil-aviation-agency-to-contact-n-korea-over-recent-missile-launch/

2) The Evolution of Airport Concessions Through Mobile Apps and the Impact on Airport Facility Design
Link to Airport Business article
http://www.aviationpros.com/article/12236755/the-evolution-of-airport-concessions-through-mobile-apps-and-the-impact-on-airport-facility-design

3) The Wonders of Wayfinding
Link to Airport Business article
http://www.aviationpros.com/article/12221838/the-wonders-of-wayfinding

BICYCLES / PEDESTRIANS

4) Beijing Launches Real-Time Public Bicycle App
Link to China Daily article
http://www.china.org.cn/china/2016-08/26/content_39169253.htm

CARTOGRAPHY

5) Apple Maps Enhances Japanese Station Info as Transit Rollout Nears
Link to Ata Distance article
https://atadistance.net/2016/08/25/apple-maps-enhances-japanese-station-as-transit-rollout-nears/

6) Dubai’s New ‘Spider’ 3D Public Transport Map Released
Link to Emirates 24|7 article
http://www.emirates247.com/news/emirates/dubai-s-new-spider-3d-transport-plan-to-make-commuters-happier-2016-08-26-1.639878
Link to news release (in Arabic)

ELECTRONIC TOLLING

7) Golden Gate Bridge Toll Collection to See Dramatic Change
Link to Marin Independent Journal article
http://www.marinij.com/general-news/20160825/golden-gate-bridge-toll-collection-to-see-dramatic-change

INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION

8) China Completes Plan for Next Generation ITS
Link to China Daily article
http://www.ecns.cn/2016/08-26/224160.shtml

9) Open Source Application Development Portal Adds More ITS Applications for Download
Link to further information from USDOT ITS Joint Program Office
http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?m=1103439157490&ca=c39a7460-a8a2-470e-9386-ab4fd2048a3b

MARITIME

10) Sea Traffic Management Test Bed Inaugurated in Norway
Link to Hellenic Shipping News article
http://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/minister-inaugurates-new-sea-traffic-management-test-bed-in-norway/

PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION

11) Israel Launches Its First Arabic-Language Traffic Safety Campaign
Link to Jerusalem Post article
http://www.jpost.com/Israel-News/Arabic-language-campaign-aims-to-make-youth-safer-drivers-466114

RAILROADS

12) Amtrak to Replace Flipping Departure Board at 30th Street Station
Link to Billy Penn article
http://billypenn.com/2016/08/25/amtrak-to-replace-30th-street-stations-iconic-flipping-departures-sign/

SAFETY / SECURITY

13) US Transportation Secretary: Car Hacking is a Concern
Link to Bloomberg West video
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2016-08-25/transportation-secretary-foxx-car-hacking-is-a-concern

TAXIS / RIDESHARING

14) Appeal Court Rules New York City Can Monitor Taxis' Movements with GPS
Link to Daily News article
http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/appeals-court-rules-city-monitor-taxis-movements-gps-article-1.2767032

TELEMATICS

15) Telematics Still Suffers from a Data Disconnect
Link to Telematics Update analysis
http://analysis.telematicsupdate.com/telematics/telematics-still-suffers-data-disconnect

TRANSIT

16) Cincinnati Installs More Traffic Aids Along Streetcar Route
Link to WLWT-TV story
http://www.wlwt.com/news/city-installs-more-traffic-aids-along-streetcar-route/41365368

VEHICLES

17) Why Distributed Networks and Smart Sensors Won't Survive in Self-Driving Cars
Link to Computerworld article
http://www.computerworld.com/article/3112729/car-tech/why-distributed-networks-and-smart-sensors-wont-survive-in-self-driving-cars.html

18) Vaisala: Weather Data is Vital for Connected Vehicles
Link to ITS International article
http://www.itsinternational.com/categories/travel-information-weather/features/vaisala-weather-data-is-vital-for-connected-vehicles/

19) Porsche Opens Berlin Digital Lab
Link to automotiveIT International article
http://www.automotiveit.com/porsche-opens-berlin-digital-lab/news/id-0050615

20) The Automated Vehicles Symposium from a Work Zone Perspective
Link to Work Zone ITS Blog
https://workzoneitsblog.com/2016/08/01/the-automated-vehicles-symposium-from-a-work-zone-perspective/

21) Presentations from Connected Vehicle Pilot Webinars on Insights, Challenges and Lessons Learned from First Phase Now Available Online
Link to further information from the USDOT ITS Joint Program Office
http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?m=1103439157490&ca=42a4e25e-f5f8-4696-a91e-7cc5c02b534b

WEATHER

22) Kansas Turnpike Authority to Change Weather Alert System After Tornado Warning Confusion
Link to KSNW-TV story
http://ksn.com/2016/08/25/kta-to-change-weather-alert-system-after-tornado-warning-confusion/


News Releases
1) Los Angeles Metro Selects Syncromatics to Deploy Real-Time Signage
2) City of Sacramento Joins Waze Connected Citizens Program
3) Sacramento Partners with Global Parking Tech Leader to Design Innovative App
4) SWARCO to Acquire US Traffic Control Company McCain
5) CP Urges Canadian Government to Take Action on Locomotive Video and Voice Recorders
6) Alaska, American, Southwest, and United Airlines Fined for Providing Inaccurate Information about Bumping Compensation, Baggage Liability


Friday Bonus
Wouldn't happen at your workplace.
https://youtu.be/zT5Mkg2grFo


Solicitations
 -  Call for Nominations - Influential Women in Trucking Award - Women in Trucking Association
http://www.womenintrucking.org/influential-women-2016
 -  Nominations Sought – Emergency Route Working Group – FHWA
https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2016/08/24/2016-20233/emergency-route-working-group-erwg-federal-advisory-committee


Upcoming Events
2016 Mid-Continent Transportation Symposium – October 24-25 – Madison, Wisconsin
http://midcon2016.engr.wisc.edu/

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The Transportation Communications Newsletter (ISSN 1529-1057) is published electronically Monday through Friday. 
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Thursday, August 25, 2016

Thursday, August 25, 2016

Transportation Communications Newsletter
Thursday, August 25, 2016 – Chicago, Illinois

AVIATION
1) FAA Sued for Lack of Drone Privacy Rules
Link to ZDNet article
Link to Electronic Privacy Information Center news release
CAMERAS
2) Berlin, Connecticut Police Use Cameras to Catch Distracted Drivers
Link to Record-Journal article
CARTOGRAPHY
3) Self-Driving Cars Aren’t Going to be So Great Until We Make Our Maps Way Better
Link to The Verge blog
GPS / NAVIGATION
4) Space Weather Forecasts to Eliminate GPS Mistakes
Link to ITNEWS article
OTHER
5) Michigan Prepares to Analyze Data Collected Through IoT Devices
Link to StateScoop article
6) New Baggage Trackers Ease Travelers’ Lost Luggage Fears
Link to Wall Street Journal video
PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION
7) Minnesota Supreme Court Divided on Public Access to Metro Transit Recordings
Link to Star Tribune article
ROADWAYS
8) Highways England Opting for ‘Connected Highways Not Autonomous Vehicles’
Link to Transport Network article
9) City of Calgary Bridges Getting Infrared System to Warn Drivers of Height Risk
Link to Metro article
10) Michigan Dropping ‘M’ from M-22 Signs to Deter Thieves
Link to Traverse City Record-Eagle article
SAFETY / SECURITY
11) New Street-Safety Campaign Aims to Educate San Antonio Drivers, Pedestrians
Link to KSAT-TV story
TAXIS / RIDESHARING
12) World’s First Self-Driving Taxis Debut in Singapore
Link to AP article
13) Policy Implications of Transportation Network Companies
Link to Texas A&M Transportation Institute policy brief
TELEMATICS
14) Q&A: The Future of Telematics in Trucking
Link to Fleet Owner article
TRANSIT
15) Metra to Add Free Wi-Fi to 50 More Cars
Link to Chicago Tribune article
Link to news release
16) MARTA Ushering in New Generation of Informational Signs
Link to Atlanta Business Chronicle article
17) Researchers Work to ‘Predict’ the Future of Transit
Link to Northeastern University article
TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT
18) Jakarta Police Propose Joint Traffic Management Center
Link to Jakarta Globe article
19) New I-80 Traffic Alert Signs Go Live in California
Link to KTVU-TV story
20) When Driving Weather Warnings Get Hyperlocal
Link to ITS International article
21) Methodologies Used to Estimate and Forecast Vehicle Miles Traveled
Link to Texas A&M Transportation Institute report
VEHICLES
22) Auto, Telecommunication Industries Clash Over Spectrum for Talking Cars
Link to AP article
23) Self-Driving Cars Reach a Fork in the Road and Automakers Take Different Routes
Link to Washington Post article
24) Space Robots Help Clear the Road for Self-Driving Cars
Link to NASA article
25) Are We Ready for Autnonomous Vehicles?
Link to TransitTrends video
News Releases
Solicitation
- Call for Abstracts - 2016 Transportation Technology Summit: Innovative Mobility Solutions
Upcoming Events
Association for Commuter Transportation TDM Forum – October 11-12 – Boston, Massachusetts
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The Transportation Communications Newsletter (ISSN 1529-1057) is published electronically Monday through Friday.
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Questions, comments about the TCN?  Please write the editor, Bernie Wagenblast at bernie@transportationradio.com.  
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