[TCN] Tuesday, April 30, 2013

 

Transportation Communications Newsletter

 

Tuesday, April 30, 2013 – ISSN 1529-1057

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The fundamental question facing the telematics industry right now is; how do you deliver a wholly connected car user experience that will satisfy today's consumers and keep them coming back for more?  The Telematics Detroit 2013 Conference & Exhibition (June 5-6, Novi, MI) will bring together the global telematics ecosystem to uncover how to deliver fully integrated services, master the user experience and build a brand affinity that lasts a lifetime. Here are some of the highlights:

• GM and BMW will make exclusive announcements on their vision for the connected car and the evolving automotive apps ecosystem that is set to revolutionize consumer interaction with the car 
• Network with 1800+ senior-level execs from OEMs, dealerships, insurers, government, Tier 1s, content providers and wireless carriers to secure crucial relationships and elevate your business' global profile in this rapidly evolving market place 
• Key topics discussed will include connectivity business models, end-to-end telematics platforms, V2X technologies, big data, open app development and the dealer relationship, to help you master the connected car user experience

Take a look at the senior execs attending Telematics Detroit here: telematicsupdate.com/detroit/attendees

 

 

AVIATION

 

1) 'Clubbing Together' Can Cut Cost of Flight Control

Link to article on Public Service Europe:

http://www.publicserviceeurope.com/article/3408/clubbing-together-can-cut-cost-of-flight-control

 

2) Flights to Hawaii Ponder Adding a Water Safety PSA to In-Flight Safety Video

Link to article on Jaunted:

http://www.jaunted.com/story/2013/4/29/8725/23339/travel/Flights+to+Hawaii+Ponder+Adding+a+Downer+PSA+to+the+In-Flight+Safety+Video

 

CAMERAS

 

3) Ban on Automated Traffic Cameras Fails in Iowa Senate

Link to article in The Des Moines Register:

http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20130429/NEWS09/130429039/1056/NEWS05

 

4) Bengaluru Police Plan Complete Video Surveillance of Bus Stands

Link to article in the Deccan Chronicle:

http://www.deccanchronicle.com/130430/news-current-affairs/article/174-effect-cameras-ttmcs

 

GPS / NAVIGATION

 

5) China's Own GPS Makes Inroads Into Neighboring Countries

Link to article on Zee News:

http://zeenews.india.com/news/space/china-s-own-gps-makes-inroads-into-neighbouring-countries_845691.html

 

MARITIME

 

6) Good Morning, Captain: Open IP Ports Let Anyone Track Ships on Internet

Link to article on Ars Technica:

http://arstechnica.com/security/2013/04/good-morning-captain-open-ip-ports-let-anyone-track-ships-on-internet/

 

OTHER

 

7) An App to Help You Navigate the Many, Many Car-Share and Transit Options Out There

Link to article in The Atlantic:

http://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2013/04/the-confusing-proliferation-of-car-sharing-companies/275374/

 

PARKING

 

8) Park Tag Wants to Make It Easier to Find Your Next Parking Space by Creating a Space-Swapping Community

Link to article on TechCrunch:

http://techcrunch.com/2013/04/29/disrupt-ny-startup-alley-park-tag/

 

RAILROADS

 

9) Responding to Spate of Trains Deaths, SEPTA to Hold First Safety Awareness Day

Link to article in The Philadelphia Inquirer:

http://www.philly.com/philly/business/transportation/20130430_Responding_to_spate_of_train_deaths__SEPTA_to_hold_training.html

 

ROADWAYS

 

10) Michigan DOT to Correct Misspelled Highway Signs

Link to commentary in The Detroit News:

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130429/OPINION03/304290328/1409/rss36

 

SAFETY / SECURITY

 

11) Your Airline Ticket Now Says if You Can Speed Through TSA Security

Link to story on NBC News:

http://www.nbcnews.com/travel/your-ticket-now-says-if-you-can-speed-through-tsa-6C9663300

 

12) The TSA is so Incompetent, It Can't Even Make a URL

Link to blog in Slate:

http://www.slate.com/blogs/future_tense/2013/04/29/tsa_precheck_program_s_url_makes_no_sense.html

 

TELEMATICS

 

13) Telematics and Operating Systems: The 'Open' versus 'Closed' Debate: Part I

Link to article on Telematics Update:

http://analysis.telematicsupdate.com/infotainment/telematics-and-operating-systems-%E2%80%98open%E2%80%99-versus-%E2%80%98closed%E2%80%99-debate-part-i

 

TRANSIT

 

14) New South Wales Government Accused of 'Anti-Competitive' Practices in Selective Release of Access to Real-Time Data

Link to article in The Sydney Morning Herald:

http://www.smh.com.au/digital-life/mobiles/row-over-anticompetitive-realtime-transport-data-release-20130429-2iof7.html

 

15) Best Route-Planner Apps for Public Transport

Link to article in PC Pro:

http://www.pcpro.co.uk/features/381511/best-route-planner-apps-for-public-transport

 

16) Articles from Mass Transit

 -  E Ink, GDS Look to Lighten the Sign Load

http://www.masstransitmag.com/article/10887239/e-ink-gds-look-to-lighten-the-sign-load

 -  Using Technology to Improve Maintenance Operations

http://www.masstransitmag.com/article/10879863/using-technology-to-improve-maintenance-operations

 

17) There's a Good Reason We're Anxious About Expanding Subway Cell Service

Link to blog on The Atlantic Cities:

http://www.theatlanticcities.com/commute/2013/04/theres-good-reason-we-feel-anxious-about-expanding-cell-phone-service-subway/5429/

 

18) Gdansk, Poland Transit System Adopts Digital Reading Program

Link to blog on Good E-Reader:

http://goodereader.com/blog/e-book-news/digital-reading-adopted-via-the-transit-system-in-gdansk-poland/

 

VEHICLES

 

19) New CEO to Expand Sirius Beyond Satellite Radio in Cars

Link to Reuters article:

http://uk.reuters.com/article/2013/04/30/us-siriusxm-results-idUKBRE93T0YK20130430

 

20) Toyota, Microsoft Beef Up Gazoo.com Net Service

Link to article from Guardian Media:

http://www.guardian.co.tt/business/2013-04-29/toyota-microsoft-beef-gazoocom-net-service

 

21) Toyota In-Car Traffic Signal Alert System Under Testing

Link to article on AutoGuide:

http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2013/04/toyota-in-car-traffic-signal-alert-system-under-testing.html

 

22) The 'App-ortunity' for Apps in the Car

Link to article on Telematics Update:

http://analysis.telematicsupdate.com/infotainment/%E2%80%98app-ortunity%E2%80%99-apps-car

 

 

News Releases

1) Unique Mobile App Helps Air Travelers Connect on Time

2) Finalists Revealed for 2013 Telematics Update Awards

3) Chicago Transit Authority Launches Online Trip Planner for Red Line South Project

 

 

Upcoming Events

MIT Short Course: Modeling and Simulation of Transportation Networks – July 29-August 2 – Cambridge, Massachusetts

http://web.mit.edu/professional/short-programs/courses/simulation_transportation.html

 

 

Today in Transportation History    

1963 **50^th anniversary** Race car driver Michael Waltrip was born in Owensboro, Kentucky.

http://www.michaelwaltripracing.com/teams/team-owners/michael-waltrip

 

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