[TCN] Thursday, February 28, 2013

 

Transportation Communications Newsletter

 

Thursday, February 28, 2013 – ISSN 1529-1057

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AVIATION

 

1) Teague's Cabin Vision: The Future of the Passenger Experience

Link to article on Future Travel Experience:

http://www.futuretravelexperience.com/2013/02/teagues-cabin-vision-the-future-of-the-passenger-experience

 

2) Using Technology to Sooth the Achilles' Heel of the Traveler Experience

Link to commentary on Tnooz:

http://www.tnooz.com/2013/02/28/news/using-technology-to-sooth-the-achilles-heel-of-the-traveller-experience

 

CAMERAS

 

3) Utah Senators Move to Limit Big Brother-Like Tracking

Link to article in The Salt Lake Tribune:

http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/politics/55915456-90/allow-bill-brother-creepy.html.csp

 

4) Cab Drivers Stage Protest at Fort Lauderdale, Florida Airport Over Safety Cameras

Link to article in The Miami Herald:

http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/02/27/3257765/cab-drivers-stage-protest-at-fort.html

 

CARTOGRAPHY

 

5) The Map London Has In Its Head

Link to article in the Los Angeles Times:

http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-britain-tube-20130228%2C0%2C7557442.story

 

FREIGHT

 

6) Delta Air Lines Cargo Embracing Technology

Link to article in Air Cargo World:

http://www.aircargoworld-digital.com/aircargoworld/201303#pg3

 

GPS / NAVIGATION

 

7) Traffic App Waze Introduces Real-Time Map Changes

Link to article in Forbes:

http://www.forbes.com/sites/parmyolson/2013/02/27/traffic-app-waze-introduces-real-time-map-changes/

 

8) GPS System Says Who Goes First to Emergencies in Fountain Valley, California

Link to article in the Orange County Register:

http://www.ocregister.com/news/fire-497467-system-fountain.html  

 

OTHER

 

9) Nevada DMV Adding 'Motor Vehicle Network' TV to Offices

Link to story on KTVN-TV:

http://www.ktvn.com/story/21418104/some-improvements-at-your-local-dmv

 

10) The Tricky Business of Commercial Advertising in Public Places

Link to column in Governing:

http://www.governing.com/columns/dispatch/col-commercial-advertising-in-public-places.html

 

SAFETY / SECURITY

 

11) Ports of Long Beach, Los Angeles Using USC Software to Beef Up Security

Link to article in the Press-Telegram:

http://www.presstelegram.com/news/ci_22678636/ports-use-usc-software-beef-up-security

Link to news release: http://goo.gl/VDI9d

 

12) Electronic Logging, Sleep Apnea Screening Requirements Still on US Lawmakers' Radar

Link to article in Truck News:

http://www.trucknews.com/news/electronic-logging-sleep-apnea-screening-requirements-still-on-us-lawmakers-radar/1002105926

 

 

News Releases

1) NORAD Promotes Maritime Awareness to Protect Homeland

2) DC Streetcar Unveils New Website

3) Arizona DOT Launches Range of Communication Tools for US 89 Closure

 

 

Job Postings

 -  Sales Director, Middle East-Roadway Sensors – Iteris – Middle East

https://www5.ultirecruit.com/ITE1000/JobBoard/JobDetails.aspx?__ID=*A0C719A72A10FF47

 -  Senior Transportation Engineer/Associate Vice President – Iteris – Santa Ana, California

https://www5.ultirecruit.com/ITE1000/JobBoard/JobDetails.aspx?__ID=*BB897BD9C0D30728

 -  Regional Sales Director, Latin America – Iteris – Mexico, Central or South America

https://www5.ultirecruit.com/ITE1000/JobBoard/JobDetails.aspx?__ID=*0556B62BB8CD2554

 

 

Upcoming Events

ITS Massachusetts Annual Meeting – May 8 – Boston

http://www.itsmassachusetts.org/annual.shtml

 

 

Today in Transportation History    

1913 **100^th anniversary** The Oregon Highway Commission, predecessor of the Oregon Department of Transportation, was created.

http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/pages/100Years.aspx

 

1958 **55^th anniversary** One of the worst school bus accidents in history took place near Prestonburg, Kentucky.  The bus plunged into a rain-swollen river killing 27 students and the bus driver.

http://kynghistory.ky.gov/history/4qtr/addinfo/pburgbusdisaster.htm

 

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