[TCN] Monday, February 2, 2015

 

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Monday, February 2, 2015 – ISSN 1529-1057

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Eberle Design Inc. and Reno A&E to Showcase Access Solutions at FENCETECH 2015

 

Eberle Design Inc. and Reno A&E will feature solutions from our DEFLECTOMETER™ line of products at the American Fence Association's FENCETECH 2015, Feb. 3-6 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. EDI and RAE provide a wide range of vehicle detection products from inductive loop detectors, AVI detectors and prefabricated roadway loops. Our DEFLECTOMETER™ series loop detectors are designed to help technicians save valuable time and maximize profits by quickly installing, accurately trouble-shooting, and reliably maintaining access control systems.

 

Stop by booth 658 to see the standard for reliable, high quality vehicle detection products that will improve the performance and lifecycle of your access control systems.  

 

 

AVIATION

 

1) International Aviation Leaders Seek New Safety Mandate After Deadly 2014

Link to Reuters article:

http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/01/30/us-airlines-icao-idUSKBN0L32FT20150130

 

2) In Sweden, Remote-Control Airport is a Reality

Link to story on NPR's Weekend Edition Sunday:

http://www.npr.org/blogs/parallels/2015/02/01/382648685/in-sweden-remote-control-airport-is-a-reality

 

3) FAA's New Air Traffic Control System, NextGen, Causing Major Noise Pollution

Link to story on CBS This Morning:

http://www.cbsnews.com/news/faa-new-air-traffic-control-system-nextgen-causing-major-noise-pollution/

 

4) Future Airports Could Become High-Tech Pleasure Domes

Link to story on BBC News:

http://www.bbc.com/news/business-30830296

 

5) Custom Fragrances Coming to an Airline Near You

Link to article on Bazinga:

http://www.benzinga.com/news/15/02/5199326/custom-fragrances-coming-to-an-airline-near-you

 

INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION

 

6) Copenhagen to Roll Out New Smart Traffic System

Link to article on The Local Denmark:

http://www.thelocal.dk/20150202/copenhagen-to-roll-out-new-smart-traffic-systems

 

7) NYSDOT Rolling Out 'Intelligent Transportation System' in Western New York

Link to story on WGRZ-TV:

http://www.wgrz.com/story/news/local/2015/01/30/state-dot-rolling-out-intelligent-transportation-system/22614383/

 

8) Alabama DOT Installing ITS on Roadways

Link to column in The Birmingham News:

http://www.al.com/news/birmingham/index.ssf/2015/01/brighter_ways_ahead_for_some_i.html

 

9) ITS Podcast: First Distinguished Lectures Series in Japan with Tsuguo Nobe and Shinpei Kato

Link to podcast from IEEE Intelligent Transportation Systems Society:

http://itsp.cicei.com/?p=643 

 

10) News Update from ERTICO Network

Link to update:

http://www.erticonetwork.com/index.php?option=com_acymailing&ctrl=archive&task=view&mailid=74&key=8dZCP8oA&subid=5778-SYxmsJyY0jLW00&tmpl=component

 

11) THX – January 2015

Link to online platform from Thinking Highways:

http://edition.pagesuite-professional.co.uk//launch.aspx?eid=5145b215-f94f-4835-b506-5f3154926060

 

MARITIME

 

12) Japan, China Agree to Launch Maritime, Aerial Crisis Management Mechanism

Link to Xinhua article:

http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/china/2015-01/29/c_133956686.htm

 

OTHER

 

13) Virginia DMV Extends Expiring Credentials Due to IT Outage

Link to AP article:

http://www.wjla.com/articles/2015/02/virginia-dmv-extends-expiring-credentials-due-to-it-outage-111096.html

Link to news release

 

14) Big Data Could Drive Up Premiums for British Drivers

Link to article in Computer Business Review:

http://www.cbronline.com/news/tech/software/businessintelligence/big-data-could-drive-premiums-up-for-british-drivers-4501653  

 

PARKING

 

15) Robots Park Cars at Dusseldorf Airport

Link to story on CNN:

http://www.cnn.com/2015/01/30/tech/mci-robot-parking-valet/

 

16) Smarking Drives Big Data to Parking Industry

Link to article on TechCrunch:

http://techcrunch.com/2015/01/31/smarking-drives-big-data-to-parking-industry/?ncid=tcdaily

 

PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION

 

17) Pennsylvania DOT Plans to Better Advertise Tar and Chip Work

Link to article in The Meadville Tribune:

http://www.meadvilletribune.com/news/penndot-plans-to-better-advertise-tar-and-chip-work/article_ae1c95f2-aa85-11e4-8699-d3b486bf6b1d.html

 

TRANSIT

 

18) Ontario's GO Transit Adding Wi-Fi to 22 Stations

Link to article in the Toronto Sun:

http://www.torontosun.com/2015/01/31/go-transit-adding-wi-fi-to-22-stations

 

19) App Offers New Tools for Navigating Park City, Utah's Public Transit

Link to story on KSTU-TV:

http://fox13now.com/2015/01/31/app-offers-new-tools-for-navigating-park-citys-public-transit/

 

20) Intercity Transit Trip Planning Web Application

Link to report from the Transportation Research Board:

http://www.trb.org/Main/Blurbs/172039.aspx

 

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

 

21) Super Bowl Traffic and Parking Prep Years in the Making

Link to article in The Arizona Republic:

http://www.azcentral.com/story/entertainment/events/super-bowl/2015/01/31/super-bowl-traffic-parking-prep-years-making/22676355/

 

22) Michigan DOT Traffic Center Keeps Trucks, Cars Moving

Link to article in the Detroit Free Press:

http://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2015/02/01/mdot-traffic-center-keeps-traffic-moving/22700763/

 

23) Slovak Telekom to Supply Traffic Information System in Slovakia

Link to article on Telecompaper:

http://www.telecompaper.com/news/slovak-telekom-to-supply-traffic-information-system--1062650

 

24) A Peek Inside Toronto's Traffic Brain

Link to blog on blogTO:

http://www.blogto.com/tech/2015/02/a_peek_inside_torontos_traffic_brain/

 

VEHICLES

 

25) BMW Cars Found Vulnerable in ConnectedDrive Hack

Link to IDG News Service article:

http://www.itworld.com/article/2878424/bmw-cars-found-vulnerable-in-connected-drive-hack.html

Link to article from ADAC (in German)

Link to news release

 

26) How Connected Cars Have Established a New Ecosystem Powered by the IoT

Link to blog on TechCruch:

http://techcrunch.com/2015/01/31/how-connected-cars-have-established-a-new-ecosystem-powered-by-iot/

 

 

News Releases

1) iMobility Forum Discusses Framework for Implementation of C-ITS, Automation and Role of Data

2) Lincoln, Google Integrate to Offer Seamless App Experience, Remote Vehicle Capabilities

3) Saudia First Airline to Offer Dedicated Mobile Phone App for Free In-flight Wi-Fi

4) Harris Corporation Awarded Contract by FAA for Alaska Flight Services System

5) ALK Maps Introduces New Weather Alert Visualization Module

6) Eberle Design Inc. and Reno A&E Name Joseph Dudich Vice President of Engineering

 

 

Upcoming Events

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