Transportation Communications Newsletter
Monday, May 6, 2013 – ISSN 1529-1057
TCN Fundraiser
Hard to believe it's been six months since the last fundraiser, but it's time once again for my biannual contribution appeal. Unlike your favorite public radio station, I don't interrupt the programming to ask for your support, but I do want to let you know your contributions are a major reason the TCN will be celebrating its 15th anniversary next month. Information on how to contribute can be found below. Thank you!
AVIATION
1) Birmingham Airport Sign Collapse: The Making of a Tragedy
Link to article in The Birmingham News:
http://blog.al.com/spotnews/2013/05/birmingham_airport_sign_collap.html
2) Runway Incursions a Threat to Aviation Safety
Link to article in the Toronto Star:
http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2013/05/06/runway_incursions_a_threat_to_aviation_safety.html
3) Pilotless Passenger Planes Prepare for Take-Off
Link to BBC News story:
http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20130502-pilotless-planes-plan-to-take-off
BICYCLES
4) New York City Gets First Bike-Share Apps Before It Gets Bikes
Link to story on WNYC Radio:
GPS / NAVIGATION
5) GPS Devices to Monitor Long-Distance Buses in Sri Lanka
Link to article on News.lk:
http://www.news.lk/news/sri-lanka/5036-gps-devices-to-monitor-long-distance-buses
INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION
6) Presentations Available from Webinar on ITS European Congress
Link to further details from ERTICO:
http://www.ertico.com/congress-webinar-presentations-available/
OTHER
7) Managing Utility Conflicts to Achieve the 3 C's: Communication, Coordination, and Cooperation
Link to report from the Transportation Research Board:
http://www.trb.org/Main/Blurbs/168885.aspx
PEDESTRIANS
8) Australian Ad Campaign Targets Pedestrians Listening to Music While Crossing the Road
Link to article on Mumbrella:
http://mumbrella.com.au/striking-image-could-shock-pedestrians-into-taking-more-care-153851
PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION
9) North Carolina Restricts Distribution of Crash Reports
Link to article in The Daily Reflector:
http://www.reflector.com/news/free-crash-reports-blocked-1970239
10) For Planners, Investment in Social Media Pays Dividends
Link to article on Planetizen:
http://www.planetizen.com/node/62957
11) What to Consider When Your Audience is Mobile
Link to Talking Transportation blog:
http://talkingtransportation.wordpress.com/2013/05/05/what-to-consider-when-your-audience-is-mobile/
ROADWAYS
12) Nevada DOT to Start Using Fatality Numbers to Promote Safe Driving
Link to article in the Reno Gazette-Journal:
Link to news release: http://goo.gl/ogd9v
SAFETY / SECURITY
13) Louisiana House Transportation Committee Backs Bill Banning Social Media While Driving
Link to article in The Times-Picayune:
http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/05/house_transportation_committee_3.html
TAXIS
14) Taxi Tech Firm Says Lawsuits Are Killing Its Business
Link to article in Crain's New York Business:
http://www.crainsnewyork.com/article/20130506/TECHNOLOGY/130509918
TELEMATICS
15) State Farm to Test Android App to Monitor Drivers
Link to article from the Chicago Tribune:
http://technews.tmcnet.com/news/2013/05/03/7111351.htm
16) Telematics in Russia: Waiting for ERA-GLONASS
Link to article on Telematics Update:
http://analysis.telematicsupdate.com/navigation-and-lbs/telematics-russia-part-i-waiting-era-glonass
TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT
17) Live from King of Prussia, Pennsylvania DOT's Eye on Traffic
Link to article in The Philadelphia Inquirer:
VEHICLES
18) MIT Envisions Future of Talking Cars that Can Plan Driver's Day
Link to article in Computerworld:
19) Indian Motor Vehicles Department Plans Automated Driver-Testing Tracks
Link to article in The New Indian Express:
20) Personal Branding on Cars Can Violate Laws
Link to article in The Boston Globe:
21) Here's Why New Car Tech is Four Years Out of Date
Link to article in Computerworld:
http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9238900/Here_s_why_new_car_tech_is_four_years_out_of_date
22) First Car Radio Without Screen
Link to article in CEoutlook:
http://www.ceoutlook.com/2013/05/06/first-car-radio-without-screen/
23) From Powerpuff Mechanics to a Connected Cars Future
Link to blog on TMCnet:
News Releases
1) App Quest Hackathon Results in Creation of 17 Transit App Concepts
2) Anti-Distracted Driving PSAs Distributed During Global Youth Traffic Safety Month
4) Installed Base of Container Tracking Systems Grew 54% in 2012
5) Road.lk Launches System to Beat Traffic Jams in Bangladesh Cities
6) Alaska DOT&PF Recognized by National Association of Government Communicators
TCN Contributions
Checks or money orders may be mailed to:
Bernie Wagenblast
1 Aberdeen Court
Cranford, NJ USA 07016-2911
You may also donate online with a credit card via PayPal at:
https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=10069680
Upcoming Events
Webinar: Traffic Control Rooms Best Practice – May 16
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3062705382415938304
Today in Transportation History
1994 The Channel Tunnel, better known as the Chunnel, was opened between the UK and France.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/onthisday/hi/dates/stories/may/6/newsid_2511000/2511653.stm
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