[TCN] Wednesday, August 13, 2014

 

Transportation Communications Newsletter

 

Wednesday, August 13, 2014 – ISSN 1529-1057

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1^st IRF Asia Regional Congress & Exhibition

Bali, Indonesia, November 17-19, 2014

New Program Released – Early bird rates through August 31

 

The 1^st IRF Asia Regional Congress features over 50 plenary, executive, partner and technical sessions covering key aspects of Asia's transportation challenges. Secure your seat today to meet the region's most influential decision makers and learn about infrastructure programs in a fast-expanding economy. Earn up to 18 professional development hours accepted by engineering societies across the world. Program and registrations at http://asiarc.irfnews.org.

 

 

AVIATION

 

1) US Air Force Advises Alaska Pilots of GPS Jamming During Training

Link to story on KUAC Radio:

http://fm.kuac.org/post/faa-advises-pilots-gps-problems-air-force-jams-signals-during-training

 

2) Airline Safety Videos Gone Wild, Funny and Strange

Link to story on CNBC:

http://www.cnbc.com/id/101911388

 

CAMERAS

 

3) Former Redflex CEO, Liaison, Chicago Official Indicted for Alleged Corruption

Link to story on WTTW-TV's Chicago Tonight:

http://chicagotonight.wttw.com/2014/08/13/former-redflex-ceo-liaison-chicago-official-indicted-alleged-corruption

 

ELECTRONIC TOLLING

 

4) Some Massachusetts Drivers Taking a Hard Line Against Paying by E-ZPass

Link to article in The Boston Globe:

http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2014/08/12/amid-push-for-cash-free-tolling-conscientious-objectors-stand-strong/qsyXsJ8GrEnXYJfSny3EHI/story.html

 

RAILROADS

 

5) Amtrak Passengers Say They Were Left in Dark After Train Breaks Down

Link to story on KTXL-TV:

http://fox40.com/2014/08/13/passengers-left-in-dark-after-train-breaks-down/

 

SAFETY / SECURITY

 

6) Conflicting Studies Suggest Cellphone Ban for Drivers May Not Work

Link to article in IEEE Spectrum:

http://spectrum.ieee.org/cars-that-think/transportation/safety/conflicting-studies-suggest-cellphone-ban-for-drivers-may-not-work

 

7) Multitasking, Texting and Distracted Driving: Academics Discuss the Cognitive Effects and Risks

Link to article on Journalist's Resource:

http://journalistsresource.org/studies/environment/transportation/multitasking-texting-and-distracted-driving-academics-discuss-the-cognitive-effects-and-risks#

 

8) Delaware Emergency Management Agency Hosts Media Day

Link to article in the Cape Gazette:

http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/p/dema-hosts-media-day/1216184

 

9) Can a 'Transit Mode' Stop Us from Texting While Driving?

Link to blog on CityLab:

http://www.citylab.com/cityfixer/2014/08/can-a-transit-mode-stop-us-from-texting-while-driving/375897/

 

TRANSIT

 

10) New York MTA Testing Sensors, Cameras to Save People Who Fall on Subway Tracks

Link to article in the Daily News:

http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/mta-testing-systems-save-people-fall-subway-tracks-article-1.1898975

 

11) Minnesota's Metro Transit to Begin Self-Announcing Stops

Link to article in the Star Tribune:

http://www.startribune.com/local/270985361.html

 

12) Toronto Transit Adding Wi-Fi to More Subway Stations

Link to article in The Globe and Mail:

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/toronto-transit-adding-wifi-to-more-subway-stations/article20019830/

Link to news release

 

13) Bangalore Transit Agency Takes High-Tech Route for Smoother Bus Rides

Link to article in The Times of India:

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bangalore/BMTC-takes-hi-tech-route-for-smoother-bus-rides/articleshow/40209546.cms

 

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

 

14) For Madison, Wisconsin Traffic Reporter, Many Ways of Getting the Word Out

Link to article on Madison Commons:

http://www.madisoncommons.org/?q=node/2277

 

 

News Releases

1) ITS Australia Welcomes Productivity Commission Road User Trials and ACCC Congestion-Charging Statements

2) New App, Traffic Flow Plan Expected to Improve Texas A&M Gameday Experience

3) Hawaii Tourism Authority Announces Selection of Partner for Maritime Vessel Scheduling System

4) Passenger Choice Awards Finalists Announced for 2014

5) FCC Adopts Rules to Promote Widespread Text-to-911 Availability

 

 

Upcoming Events

TransComm 2014 – September 28-October 1 – Scottsdale, Arizona

http://www.transcomm2014.com/

 

 

Today in Transportation History    

1969 **45^th anniversary** The three Apollo 11 astronauts were released from a three week quarantine following their trip to the Moon.

http://airandspace.si.edu/events/apollo11/video/video3.cfm

 

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