[TCN] Friday, January 10, 2014

 

Transportation Communications Newsletter

 

Friday, January 10, 2014 – ISSN 1529-1057

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AVIATION

 

1) United Said to Struggle with Computer Switch

Link to Bloomberg article:

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-01-10/united-said-to-struggle-with-computer-switch.html

 

2) Israeli Internet Expert Says Iranians Didn't Hack Nation's Aviation System

Link to article on The Times of Israel:

http://www.timesofisrael.com/despite-claims-iranians-didnt-hack-israeli-aviation-system/

 

3) In-Flight Voice Calls Could Aid Airlines More than Passengers

Link to article on Nextgov:

http://www.nextgov.com/mobile/2014/01/-flight-voice-calls-could-aid-airlines-more-passengers/76574

 

4) FAA Publication Focuses on Technology in Flight

Link to article in Flying:

http://www.flyingmag.com/technique/proficiency/faa-publication-focuses-technology-flight

Link to Safety Briefing: http://www.faa.gov/news/safety_briefing/

 

CARTOGRAPHY

 

5) The Map that Saved the London Underground

Link to story on BBC News Magazine:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-25551751

 

PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION

 

6) In South Florida, an Educational Program Offers Tips for Mature Drivers to 'Fit' Their Cars

Link to article in The Miami Herald:

http://www.miamiherald.com/2014/01/09/3861362/in-south-florida-an-educational.html

 

7) Transportation Agencies Can Find Big Audiences and Opportunities in Winter Emergencies

Link to Talking Transportation blog:

http://talkingtransportation.wordpress.com/2014/01/10/transportation-agencies-can-find-big-audiences-and-opportunities-in-winter-emergencies/

 

RAILROADS

 

8) Northwest Officials Receive Little Information on Oil-by-Rail Shipments

Link to story on Jefferson Public Radio:

http://ijpr.org/post/northwest-officials-receive-little-information-oil-rail-shipments

 

TRANSIT

 

9) A Colorful Guide to the Nation's Biggest Transit Systems

Link to blog in The Washington Post:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/dr-gridlock/wp/2014/01/10/a-colorful-guide-to-the-nations-biggest-transit-systems/

 

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

 

10) Officials Break Ground on High-Tech North Florida Regional Transportation Management Center

Link to story on WJCT Radio:

http://news.wjct.org/post/officials-break-ground-high-tech-regional-transportation-management-center

 

VEHICLES

 

11) Tech Giants Battle for Car Control

Link to AFP article:

http://www.news24.com/Technology/News/Tech-giants-battle-for-car-control-20140110

 

12) Software – the New Battleground for Carmakers

Link to Reuters article:

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/software-battleground-carmakers-170249264.html

 

 

News Releases

1) Italian Rail Stations to Expand Digital Advertising Offerings with BroadSign International

2) Kansas DOT Marks 10^th Anniversary of Kansas 511 Phone System

 

 

Friday Bonus

You've heard the debate about who would win a fight between Superman and Batman, but which is faster, the 1960s Batmobile or the 1980s Batmobile?

http://youtu.be/6m3jcBMI9WU

 

 

Upcoming Events

Southern District ITE Meeting – March 30-April 2 – Lake Oconee, Georgia

http://www.sdite2014.org/

 

 

Today in Transportation History    

1889 **125^th anniversary** The Niagara Suspension Bridge collapsed during a windstorm.

http://www.niagarafallsinfo.com/history-item.php?entry_id=1393&current_category_id=208

 

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