[TCN] Monday, September 8, 2014

 

Transportation Communications Newsletter

 

Monday, September 8, 2014 – ISSN 1529-1057

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GEWI and BMW to Demonstrate VMS2DASH at ITS World Congress

 

In the newest development of vehicle-to-infrastructure communication, BMW and GEWI will demonstrate a prototype technology called VMS2DASH. It would enable public agencies to transmit traffic information from variable message signs (VMS) on public roadways onto a vehicle's in-dash information display.  This would put important traffic messages directly in the driver's field of view, providing information relevant to their specific location as well as their destination.  Register for the ride-along demo at GEWI booth #2805 at ITS World Congress.  If you are won't be attending World Congress, click here for a TIC Features Overview video.  For more information how TIC Connects Systems – Vehicles – Travelers, visit www.gewi.com

 

 

AVIATION

 

1) Plane Spotters Allege Harassment at Connecticut Airport

Link to AP article:

http://www.usatoday.com/story/todayinthesky/2014/09/08/plane-spotters-allege-harassment-at-connecticut-airport/15270709/

Link to news release

 

2) Europe's Tracking Technology Deadline Slips

Link to article in Air Traffic Management:

http://www.airtrafficmanagement.net/2014/09/europes-tracking-technology-deadline-slips/

 

INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION

 

3) Cameras on Metro Detroit Freeways Will Assist Safety Technology

Link to article in the Detroit Free Press:

http://www.freep.com/article/20140907/BUSINESS0104/309070166/GM-Ford-autonomous-vehicles-Michigan

Link to news release

 

4) Singapore Bids to Host ITS World Congress in 2019

Link to story on Channel NewsAsia:

http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/singapore-bids-to-host/1351458.html

 

5) Daily News from ITS World Congress

Link to update from ITS International:

http://itsworldcongress.msgfocus.com/q/1bqdGDvcD8BY3uhrvnX/wv

 

6) ITS World Congress 2014 Thinking Aloud Show 1

Link to Thinking Aloud podcast:

http://thinkinghighways.com/its-world-congress-2014-thinking-aloud-show-1/

 

MARITIME

 

7) Preserving the Lighthouse, Not Just the Light

Link to article in The New York Times:

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/09/07/nyregion/preserving-the-lighthouse-not-just-the-light.html

 

SAFETY / SECURITY

 

8) Managing Catastrophic Transportation Emergencies: A Guide for Transportation Executives

Link to document from the Transportation Research Board:

http://www.trb.org/Main/Blurbs/171299.aspx

 

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

 

9) Arizona DOT's Traffic Operations Center Ready to Respond to Hurricane Norbert Remnants

Link to story on KPHO-TV:

http://www.kpho.com/story/26470931/adots-toc-ready-to-respond-to-hurricane-norbert-remnants

 

10) Real-Time Website, New Signage Expected to Manage Traffic for New Allentown, Pennsylvania Arena

Link to article in Lehigh Valley Business:

http://www.lvb.com/article/20140908/LVB01/140909894/Real-time-website-new-signage-expected-to-manage-arena-traffic

Link to news release

 

VEHICLES

 

11) Cadillacs to Get Communication Technology, 'Super-Cruise' System

Link to article in the Detroit Free Press:

http://www.freep.com/article/20140907/BUSINESS0101/309070164/GM-autonomous-vehicles-ITS-World-Congress

Text of comments from GM CEO Mary Barra

 

12) Bill Ford: Carmakers Must Respect Drivers Who Are Leery of New Tech Features

Link to Reuters article:

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/carmakers-must-respect-drivers-leery-152135003.html

 

13) Intelligent Cars Needed for Our New Smart Highways

Link to commentary on General Motors CEO Mary Barra:

http://www.sfgate.com/opinion/article/Intelligent-cars-needed-for-our-new-smart-highways-5737001.php

 

 

News Releases

1) Cubic Strategic Advisory Larry Yermack Inducted into ITS America Hall of Fame

2) ITS Australia – Keen 21^st ITS World Congress Contributor

3) Iteris Joins Leadership Circle for Automated Vehicle Initiative

4) Inrix Introduces New Traffic Monitoring and Incident Reporting Services in Europe and North America

5) Reserve Your VMS2DASH Ride at ITS World Congress

6) Inrix and PTV Group Collaborate to Expand Reach into Smart Cities Worldwide

7) Verizon Expands Access to Intelligent Transportation Options with Verizon Auto Share

8) Cisco Keeps Train Commuters Safe and Connected with New Transportation Solution

9) IBM Helps São Paulo Unify Traffic Data and Services for Nearly 4,000 Miles of Highways

10) Aviation Voice Magazine Launches in Sri Lanka

11) Moving Into the Future Securely: TimoCom Goes Mobile

12) TransCore Works with New York City to Surpass 10,000 Intersections Milestone in World's Largest Traffic Control System

 

 

Upcoming Events

ITS Arizona Annual Meeting – September 24-25 – Mesa, Arizona

http://www.itsaz.org/conference/

 

 

Today in Transportation History    

1934 **80^th anniversary** The SS Morro Castle caught fire off the coast of New Jersey, killing 137 people.

http://www.ochistory.org/Morro_Castle.php

 

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