[TCN] Monday, October 27, 2014

 

Transportation Communications Newsletter

 

Monday, October 27, 2014 – ISSN 1529-1057

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AVIATION

 

1) 'Windowless Planes' Could Be a Reality in the Next 10 Years

Link to story on WABC-TV:

http://7online.com/travel/windowless-planes-could-be-a-reality-in-the-next-10-years/367798/

 

OTHER

 

2) Traffic Technology International – October/November 2014

Link to magazine:

http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/f188937c#/f188937c/1  

 

PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION

 

3) Police in Taipei, Taiwan Push Road Safety via App 'Stickers'

Link to article in the Taipei Times:

http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2014/10/28/2003603117

 

ROADWAYS

 

4) Outdated Traffic Signs in Belgium to Lose Legal Validity

Link to article on Flanders News:

http://deredactie.be/cm/vrtnieuws.english/News/141027_traffic

 

5) Rhode Island DOT: Wrong-Way Project Will Help Save Lives

Link to column in The Providence Journal:

http://www.providencejournal.com/cars/ask-the-dot/20141026-ask-the-dot-wrong-way-project-will-help-save-lives.ece

 

SAFETY / SECURITY

 

6) Los Angeles Flight Delayed After Wi-Fi Hotspot Name Prompts Concerns

Link to story on KABC-TV:

http://abc7.com/news/lax-flight-delayed-after-wifi-hotspot-name-prompts-concerns/367110/

 

7) Cyber Security Center to Guard Singapore's 'Smart Nation' Systems Starting with ITS and Connected Vehicles

Link to article from The Straits Times:

http://digital.asiaone.com/digital/news/cyber-security-centre-guard-smart-nation

 

TRANSIT

 

8) Apple Seeks Partners to Enable NFC-Based Transit Payments for iPhone 6 and Watch

Link to article on Apple Insider:

http://appleinsider.com/articles/14/10/27/apple-seeks-partners-to-enable-nfc-based-transit-payments-building-access-for-iphone-6-watch

 

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

 

9) Why Waze is So Incredibly Popular in Costa Rica

Link to article in The Washington Post:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/innovations/wp/2014/10/27/why-waze-is-so-incredibly-popular-in-costa-rica/

 

10) New Mexico Drivers Chime In on Electronic Message Boards on Our Streets

Link to column in the Albuquerque Journal:

http://www.abqjournal.com/486764/news/nm-news/drivers-chime-in-on-electronic-message-boards-on-our-streets.html

 

VEHICLES

 

11) Consumer Reports Slaps Auto Infotainment Reliability

Link to article in USA Today:

http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2014/10/27/consumer-reports-reliability-survey-infotainment-unrelaible/18008451/

 

12) Internet Car Radio Poses Bigger Threat for Local AM-FM

Link to article in The Detroit News:

http://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/2014/10/24/car-radio-dial-turns-toward-internet/17865119/

 

13) Ford System Tracks Cops' Driving

Link to article in USA Today:

http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2014/10/27/ford-telogis/17991301/

 

 

News Releases

1) Iteris on Team Selected for Three-Year Performance Measurement Contract with Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission

2) US DOT Launches New Website Providing Information for Cruise Ship Passengers

3) Free Wi-Fi Being Announced at Houston Airports

4) Econolite Expands Vehicle Detection Portfolio

5) Tests Show Rear-View Cameras Can Save Lives

6) Open Mobile Alliance Partners with Automotive Industry Experts as the Cars Steps Out Into the Connected World

7) ParkMe to Provide Real-Time Parking Data for Bing

8) Taxi GPS Data Helps Researchers Study Hurricane Sandy's Effects on New York City Traffic

9) GM Ventures Makes Strategic Investment in Telogis

10) Ford and Telogis Co-Develop Technology to Improve Police Officer and Public Safety

11) Telogis and Isuzu Collaborate to Develop Connected Vehicle Products and Services

12) Transportation Leaders Gather in Chicago to Launch Shared-Use Mobility Center

 

 

Upcoming Events

Airport Consultants Council Annual Conference & Exposition – November 10-12 – Fort Myers, Florida

http://acconline.org/c/e/annual/AC.aspx

 

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