Thursday, July 31, 2014

Transportation Communications Newsletter

Thursday, July 31, 2014 – ISSN 1529-1057

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BICYCLES / PEDESTRIANS

1) Pushing Buttons Gets Pedestrians Nowhere in Downtown Dallas

Link to article in The Dallas Morning News:

http://www.dallasnews.com/news/metro/20140730-pushing-buttons-gets-pedestrians-nowhere-in-downtown-dallas.ece

ELECTRONIC TOLLING

2) Indian Government Working Towards Electronic Toll Collection System

Link to article in The Economic Times:

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/infrastructure/goverment-working-towards-electronic-toll-collection-system-krishanpal-gurjar/articleshow/39356457.cms

3) Verrazano Bridge Will Soon Accept Debit and Credit Cards for Toll Payments

Link to article in the Staten Island Advance:

http://www.silive.com/news/index.ssf/2014/07/verrazano_bridge_will_soon_acc.html

INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION

4) Edmond, Oklahoma Spends $1.7 Million on ITS

Link to article in The Edmond Sun:

http://www.edmondsun.com/business/x197377356/City-spends-1-7-million-on-ITS

5) Rhode Island Maker of Electronic Highway Signs Plans Move, Expansion

Link to article in The Providence Journal:

http://www.providencejournal.com/breaking-news/content/20140731-smithfield-r.i.-maker-of-electronic-highway-signs-plans-to-move-to-warwick-expand.ece

MARITIME

6) Salem Marine Society, Hidden Even from the Locals

Link to commentary in The Salem News:

http://www.salemnews.com/opinion/x1927886710/Shribman-Salem-s-secret-treasure-hidden-even-from-the-locals

OTHER

7) Meet HitchBOT, the Robotic Hitchhiking Wonder

Link to story on NPR's All Things Considered:

http://one.npr.org/?sharedMediaId=336603416:336603417  

SAFETY / SECURITY

8) Campaign Launched to Prevent Heatstroke Deaths of Children Left in Cars

Link to article in the Chicago Tribune:

http://www.chicagotribune.com/classified/automotive/chi-national-heatstroke-prevention-day-campaign,0,2098512.story

9) New Hotline in Place to Report Odors from Port of Albany

Link to story on WGY Radio:

http://www.wgy.com/articles/capital-region-news-312698/new-hotline-in-place-to-report-12620569

TAXIS / RIDESHARING

10) Another Avenue to Reach Policy Makers: Taxicabs

Link to article in The New York Times:

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/07/31/us/politics/taking-their-message-to-policy-makers-in-transit.html

TELEMATICS

11) How Auto Insurer Progressive Collected 10 Billion Miles of Driving Data from Its Customers

Link to article on ZDNet:

http://www.zdnet.com/how-auto-insurer-progressive-collected-10-billion-miles-of-driving-data-from-its-customers-7000032198/

TRANSIT

12) Free Wi-Fi at Bus Stop in Kansas City, Kansas

Link to article in The Kansas City Star:

http://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article836536.html

13) All Calgary Transit Buses Now Have GPS Tracking, Real-Time Mobile App Due in December

Link to article in Metro:

http://metronews.ca/news/calgary/1114257/all-calgary-transit-buses-now-have-gps-tracking-real-time-mobile-app-due-in-december/

VEHICLES

14) Smartwatches Can be Used to Control a Tesla

Link to article on Mobile Commerce Press:

http://www.mobilecommercepress.com/smartwatches-can-used-control-tesla/8513238/

Upcoming Events

IBTTA Global Summit – October 19-21 – Prague

http://ibtta.org/events/ibtta-global-summit

Today in Transportation History    

1964 **50^th anniversary** County singer Jim Reeves died when the small plane he was piloting crashed in Tennessee.

http://www.jimreevesfanclub.com/crash.htm

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Wednesday, July 30, 2014

Transportation Communications Newsletter

Wednesday, July 30, 2014 – ISSN 1529-1057

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The highly anticipated ITS 3C Summit is just around the corner! With less than 60 days until the premier regional meeting, event deadlines are quickly approaching. Register for the event by TOMORROW to secure the discounted rate. This Friday, August 1, is the last day to reserve an exhibit booth, and discounted hotel rates will expire August 14. The Gulf Region ITS, ITS Florida, and ITS Georgia state chapters will host the ITS 3C Summit September 14 -  17 in Mobile, Alabama. Join fellow transportation industry professionals, local and state officials, engineers, planners, and emergency management personnel from across the southeast for a jam-packed event. The program will feature informative technical sessions, challenging discussions, advanced training, technical tours, an innovative technology showcase, and of course some networking and social event you don’t want to miss! Additionally, DOT CEO directors from across the southeast will gather for a DOT CEO roundtable to discuss important industry topics and share their state’s respective experiences. Stay up to date with ITS 3C Summit happenings on the event website www.its3csummit.com.   See you soon!

AVIATION

1) Aviation Industry Seeks Information for Places to Avoid

Link to article in USA Today:

http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2014/07/29/aviation-security-icao-iata/13326801/

2) FAA Wants Angle-of-Attack Systems in General Aviation Aircraft

Link to article from AOPA:

http://www.aopa.org/News-and-Video/All-News/2014/July/29/FAA-wants-angle-of-attack-systems-in-GA-aircraft

ELECTRONIC TOLLING

3) US-Canadian Bridges in Niagara Falls Area to Start Taking E-ZPass on August 11

Link to article in the Niagara Gazette:

http://www.niagara-gazette.com/local/x1927895345/Border-bridges-to-start-taking-E-ZPass-on-Aug-11

INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION

4) Taking a Smart Approach to Tackling Urban Gridlock

Link to commentary in Gulf News:

http://gulfnews.com/business/opinion/taking-a-smart-approach-to-tackling-urban-gridlock-1.1365321

OTHER

5) Latest Issue of Texas Transportation Researcher Focuses on Connected Roads

Link to publication:

http://tti.tamu.edu/2014/06/01/connected-cars-smarter-roads-safer-texas/

SAFETY / SECURITY

6) Technology that Could Save You from a Truck Wreck

Link to story on CNBC:

http://www.cnbc.com/id/101875579

TRAFFIC INCIDENT MANAGEMENT

7) Colorado Traffic Operations Center a Busy Place During Heavy Rain Storms

Link to story on KDVR-TV:

http://kdvr.com/2014/07/29/traffic-operations-center-an-active-place-during-heavy-rain-storms/

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

8) Apple Wins Patent for Crowd-Sourced Traffic Navigation

Link to article on CNET:

http://www.cnet.com/news/apple-crowdsourced-traffic-system-would-account-for-stop-lights/

VEHICLES

9) Driverless Cars Set to Hit UK Roads

Link to article on MarketWatch:

http://blogs.marketwatch.com/themargin/2014/07/30/no-steering-wheel-no-problem-driverless-cars-set-to-hit-u-k-roads/

News Releases

1) Reports of UK Police Seizing Mobile Phones after Every Road Traffic Collision Are Inaccurate

Upcoming Events

ITS California Annual Meeting and Exhibition – October 14-16 – Santa Clara, California

http://www.itscalifornia.org/index.php/meetings/annual-meeting

Today in Transportation History    

1969 **45th anniversary** President Richard Nixon made his first visit to South Vietnam as president.  

http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0710/40433.html

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Tuesday, July 29, 2014

Transportation Communications Newsletter

Tuesday, July 29, 2014 – ISSN 1529-1057

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AVIATION

1) Malaysia Airlines Considering Name Change

Link to article in The Daily Telegraph:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/aviation/10993316/Malaysia-Airlines-in-brand-overhaul-after-MH17-and-MH370.html

2) US House Passes Bill for ‘Transparent’ Airline Ticket Prices

Link to article in The Hill:

http://thehill.com/blogs/floor-action/house/213516-house-passes-bill-for-transparent-airline-ticket-prices

3) Helsinki Airport Tracks You to Sell More, Reduce Jams

Link to Bloomberg article:

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-07-29/helsinki-airport-tracks-you-to-sell-more-avoid-jams.html

4) EU Project Aimed at Making Airports ‘Smarter and Greener’

Link to article in the Prague Post:

http://www.praguepost.com/eu-news/40518-eu-airports-to-increase-efficiency-cut-co2

MARITIME

5) Russia Devises Unique Monitoring Technology for Ports

Link to RIA Novosti article:

http://en.ria.ru/russia/20140728/191405011/Russia-Devises-Unique-Monitoring-Technology-for-Ports.html

6) China Keeps Fishing Fleet Connected in Disputed Waters

Link to article in The Maritime Executive:

http://www.maritime-executive.com/article/Satellites-and-Seafood-2014-07-28

7) Surveillance Integration and ‘Connected Ship’ Ambitions

Link to article in The Maritime Executive:

http://www.maritime-executive.com/article/Surveillance-Integration-and-Connected-Ship-Ambition-2014-07-28

OTHER

8) RideScout CEO Sees a ‘Right-Pricing’ Transportation Revolution

Link to article in Roll Call:

http://blogs.rollcall.com/the-container/right-pricing-transportation-ridescout-ceo/

9) Port Authority of New York & New Jersey Tells Store to Stop Selling Items with World Trade Center, Names of Lincoln and Holland Tunnels

Link to article in The New York Times:

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/07/29/nyregion/port-authority-of-new-york-and-new-jersey-tells-store-to-drop-9-11-items-.html

PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION

10) Delay Denied for US Auto Recall  Database; Launch Set for August

Link to article in The Detroit News:

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140729/AUTO01/307290022/Delay-denied-auto-recall-database-launch-set-August

SAFETY / SECURITY

11) New Minnesota Law Reduces Speed Limits, Clarifies Signs Near Work Zones

Link to article in the the Star Tribune:

http://www.startribune.com/local/268977291.html

TRANSIT

12) SkyTrain Sexual Assault Ads Pulled by Vancouver Transit Police

Link to story on CBC News:

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/skytrain-sexual-assault-ads-pulled-by-vancouver-transit-police-1.2720739

13) Opal Cards and Your Privacy

Link to article from Choice:

http://www.choice.com.au/media-and-news/consumer-news/news/opal-card-users-get-anonymous-option-with-catch-290714.aspx

14) What Should DC Metro Blue Line Passengers See on Platform Signs?

Link to column in The Washington Post:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/dr-gridlock/wp/2014/07/28/what-blue-line-riders-should-see-on-platform-signs/

News Releases

1) VisionChina Media Partners with Huawei to Expedite National Mass Transit Wi-Fi Network Expansion

2) Cubic Awarded Over $8 Million Contract for Washington Metro SmarTrip Sale and Reload Devices

3) Alaska DOT&PF to Install ‘Headlights On at All Times’ in Southeast Alaska

Solicitation

Call for Abstracts - ITS New Jersey Annual Meeting

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BygdO7AWsujgRm1qcGNlODNxWVRoUFRMdVYzZ0ptM0I4R1J3/edit?usp=sharing

Today in Transportation History

1914 **100th anniversary** The first voice test of the transcontinental telephone line was made between New York and San Francisco.

http://www.corp.att.com/history/nethistory/transcontinental.html  

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