Transportation Communications Newsletter
Thursday, May 8, 2014 – ISSN 1529-1057
1st IRF Asia Regional Congress & Exhibition
November 17–19, 2014 – Bali, Indonesia
Abstract Deadline Extended to June 5, 2014
Under the theme "Building the Trans-Asian Highway," the Asia Regional Congress & Exhibition provides a unique setting for sharing proven and innovative solutions for the region's mobility demands. Abstract submissions are accepted across the following themes (no cost to submit): Asset Management, Pavements & Materials, Road Financing / PPPs, Road Design & Construction, Road Safety, Integrated Mobility & Intelligent Transportation Systems, and Sustainable Transport. More information: http://asiarc.IRFnews.org
AVIATION
1) Media Companies Say FAA Drone Ban Violates First Amendment
Link to article in the Columbia Journalism Review:
http://www.cjr.org/behind_the_news/media_companies_challenge_faa.php
2) First Airport Bloomberg Hub Opened at London City Airport
Link to article in Airport World:
Link to news release
3) Next Stage of Modernizing Europe's Airspace Gets Under Way in €2 Billion Program
Link to article on Science|Business:
4) Poor Asian Transportation Disaster Response Could Impact US Aviation Business
Link to commentary in The Hill:
BICYCLES / PEDESTRIANS
5) Taiwan Considers Fines for Smartphone-Addicted Pedestrians
Link to article on Engadget:
http://www.engadget.com/2014/05/07/taiwan-distracted-walking/
CAMERAS
6) Chicago Transit Officials Credit Cameras with Drop in Crime
Link to story on WMAQ-TV:
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-transit-authority-cta-crime-258265081.html
ELECTRONIC TOLLING
7) West Virginia Turnpike E-ZPass Ad Campaign Questioned By Parkways Authority Member
Link to article in The Charleston Gazette:
http://www.wvgazette.com/article/20140508/GZ01/140509326/1101
MARITIME
8) Scituate, Massachusetts Website Shares Real-Time Maritime, Merchant Data
Link to article in the Scituate Mariner:
http://scituate.wickedlocal.com/article/20140507/NEWS/140506948
OTHER
9) Your Digital Trail Follows You to the Border
Link to article in The New York Times:
10) Transportation Research Today
Link to newsletter from the National Surface Transportation Safety Center for Excellence:
http://issuu.com/vtti/docs/transportation_research_today_volum_3bcd869b2d2a60/9?e=9342201/7492643
PARKING
11) Articles from Parking Today
- The Rise of Mobile Apps
http://www.parkingtoday.com/s_article.php?id=791
- Remote Wayfinding: Know Where You're Going, Before You Get There
http://www.parkingtoday.com/s_article.php?id=793
PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION
12) New York City DOT Video Teaches Kids Proper Ways to Cross Street
Link to article in the Daily News:
http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/video-teaches-kids-proper-ways-cross-street-article-1.1783271
13) Legal Battle Erupts Over TV Station's Request for TriMet Security Camera Records
Link to story on KATU-TV:
Link to news release from TriMet
14) New York City Opens Traffic Crash Data – Finally
Link to commentary on WNYC Radio:
http://www.wnyc.org/story/nyc-opens-traffic-crash-data-finally/
RAILROADS
15) States Must Be Warned of Oil-by-Rail Cargoes, US DOT Says
Link to Reuters article:
http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/05/07/usa-energy-railways-idUSL2N0NT1W620140507
16) Communications-Based Train Control
Link to article in The Rail Engineer:
http://www.therailengineer.com/2014/05/08/communications-based-control/
SAFETY / SECURITY
17) Study: Video Monitors in Trucks, Buses Could Save Lives
Link to article in USA Today:
Link to news release
TAXIS / RIDESHARING
18) Driverless Taxis: The Next Big Thing in Urban Transportation?
Link to article on Planetizen:
http://www.planetizen.com/node/68657
TELEMATICS
19) Insurance Telematics Europe 2014: Day Two
Link to article on Telematics Update:
http://analysis.telematicsupdate.com/insurance-telematics/insurance-telematics-europe-2014-day-two
TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT
20) Delhi Traffic Police Launch App
Link to article in The Times of India:
Link to news release
VEHICLES
21) GM Brings Back Top Spokesman to Help with Ignition Switch Woes
Link to Reuters article:
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/gm-brings-back-top-spokesman-141117885.html
News Releases
1) Tennessee Agencies Partner to Create Nation's First Incident Management Training Facility
2) European Road Safety Day 2014: Safer and Smarter Roads Needed in the EU
3) Virginia DMV Adds American Sign Language as Test Option
4) Go511 App Now Available on iPhone, iPad and Android
5) New 'Inside IIHS' Video Explores How Broadcast-Quality Crash Test Footage is Produced
6) Motorists Worried About Safety on UK SMART Motorways
**CORRECTION**
The following headline in yesterday's edition should have said "Million," not "Billion."
Nokia Plans to Invest $100 Million in Intelligent Vehicle Technology
Upcoming Events
ITE Annual Meeting & Exhibit – August 10-13 – Seattle
Today in Transportation History
1604 **410th anniversary** Pierre de Gua de Monts and Samuel de Champlain arrived in Acadia.
http://www.historiclakes.org/S_de_Champ/Champlain17.html
1974 **40th anniversary** The Poughkeepsie-Highland Railroad Bridge, the first bridge to cross the Hudson River between New York City and Albany, caught fire.
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