[TCN] Friday, February 20, 2015

 

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Friday, February 20, 2015 – ISSN 1529-1057

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CARTOGRAPHY

 

1) Utah Mapping Partnership Aims to Build Live Data-Sharing Framework

Link to article in Government Technology:

http://www.govtech.com/state/Utah-Mapping-Partnership-Aims-to-Build-Live-Data-Sharing-Framework.html

Link to news release

 

ELECTRONIC TOLLING

 

2) Some Boston Pay-by-Plate Drivers Face Massive Bills

Link to story on WBZ-TV:

http://boston.cbslocal.com/2015/02/19/i-team-some-tobin-pay-by-plate-drivers-face-massive-bills/

 

INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION

 

3) Articles from Transportation Management + Engineering

 -  ITS Industry Renews Dedication to Connected Environments

http://www.roadsbridges.com/keeping-connected-and-control

 -  In 2014, the ITS Industry's Vision in Many Ways Became Reality

http://www.roadsbridges.com/promise-new-year

 -  NWX App Mitigates Public Impact of Northwest Extension Project in Arizona

http://www.roadsbridges.com/%E2%80%9Capp%E2%80%9D-solutely-helpful

 

OTHER

 

4) Technology Will Bring 'New Array of Opportunities' to EU Transport Sector

Link to article in The Parliament Magazine:

https://www.theparliamentmagazine.eu/articles/opinion/commission-guide-technology-will-bring-new-array-opportunities-transport-sector  

 

PARKING

 

5) How to Define and Engage Your Stakeholders

Link to article in Parking Today:

http://www.parkingtoday.com/articledetails.php?id=1800

 

SAFETY / SECURITY

 

6) North Carolina Joins States Fielding Live Traffic Safety Apps

Link to article in GCN:

http://gcn.com/blogs/pulse/2015/02/nc-tims-traffic-app.aspx

 

TRANSIT

 

7) São Paulo City Government Trials Big Data to Improve Public Transport

Link to article on ZDNet:

http://www.zdnet.com/article/sao-paulo-city-government-trials-big-data-to-improve-public-transport/

 

8) 'Living Lab' for Transit Innovation Opens in Santa Clara, California

Link to article in Government Technology:

http://www.govtech.com/local/Santa-Clara-Calif-Opens-Living-Lab-for-Transit-Innovation.html

 

VEHICLES

 

9) Study: Car Buyers Don't Look to Social Media for Info

Link to article in The Detroit News:

http://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/2015/02/20/car-buyers-use-social-media/23749555/

 

10) Will Modern Truck Technology Create a Market for Simpler, More Affordable Trucks?

Link to article in Commercial Carrier Journal:

http://www.ccjdigital.com/low-tech-truck-revolution-will-technology-create-need-for-simpler-more-affordable-trucks/

 

 

News Releases

1) Arizona's Valley Metro Introduces Ridekick Mobile App

2) SAS Onboard Reading Goes Digital

3) JetBlue and The Wall Street Journal Team to Offer In-Flight Access to Journal Content

4) California's John Wayne Airport Debuts Digital Newsroom and Photo Library

5) KFGO Radio Nominated for North Dakota Traffic Safety Media Award

6) Northrop Grumman Extends Air Traffic Communication Coverage at Incheon Control Centre, South Korea

 

 

Friday Bonus

Amazing underground constructions

https://www.ableskills.co.uk/underground-constructions/

 

 

Upcoming Events

USDOT Dynamic Mobility Applications Program Webinar Series: INFLO Bundle – February 24

http://www.itsa.org/dmawebinarseriesinflo

 

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