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Selasa, 31 Maret 2015

[TCN] Tuesday, March 31, 2015

 

Transportation Communications Newsletter

Powered by RENO A&E

 

Tuesday, March 31, 2015 – ISSN 1529-1057


 

AVIATION

 

1) Aviation Experts Present Options for Major Air Traffic Control Reform at House Hearing

Link to article on Avionics Today:

http://www.aviationtoday.com/av/topstories/Aviation-Experts-Present-Options-for-Major-ATC-Reform_84605.html

 

2) Report: Passport Kiosks Cut Customs Lines at New York City-Area Airports

Link to article in USA Today:

http://www.usatoday.com/story/todayinthesky/2015/03/30/report-passport-kiosks-cut-customs-wait-times-at-nyc-airports/70670470/

Link to news release

 

3) New Signs to Make It Easier to Get to Fort Lauderdale Airport

Link to article in the Sun Sentinel:

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/local/broward/fl-95-airport-signs-20150330-story.html

 

4) Delta Offers GPS Pet-Tracker to Ensure Dogs Have a Happy Flight

Link to Bloomberg article:

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-03-31/delta-offers-gps-pet-tracker-to-ensure-dogs-have-a-happy-flight

 

BICYCLES / PEDESTRIANS

 

5) New York's Citi Bike Says Weekend Shutdown Was for Fixing Software, Lack of Notice Criticized

Link to article in The New York Times:

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/03/31/nyregion/citi-bike-apologizing-for-abrupt-shutdown-says-service-will-improve.html

Link to news release

 

CAMERAS

 

6) States Use Cameras to Crack Down on School Bus Scofflaws

Link to article on Stateline:

http://www.pewtrusts.org/en/research-and-analysis/blogs/stateline/2015/3/31/states-use-cameras-to-crack-down-on-school-bus-scofflaws

 

7) Watching Video Watching Traffic in Montreal

Link to column on SourceSecurity:

http://us.sourcesecurity.com/news/articles/co-2566-ga-sb.17001.html

 

GPS / NAVIGATION

 

8) China Launches First 'New Generation' Satellite for BeiDou Navigation System

Link to PTI article:

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/world-news/china-launches-first-new-generation-satellite-for-beidou-gps/articleshow/46758130.cms

 

INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION

 

9) Bulgaria to Implement ITS in Burgas

Link to article in ITS International:

http://www.itsinternational.com/sections/transmart/news/bulgaria-to-implement-intelligent-transport-system/

 

10) ITS Australia Newsletter – March 2015

Link to newsletter:

http://www.summitemarketing.com.au/t/ViewEmail/r/2EBA9F29E448BD0F2540EF23F30FEDED/04DE90B08ADBC906E663AB054A538FBA

 

OTHER

 

11) Cambridge, England Aims to Become 'World's Smartest City'

Link to article on Cambridge News:

http://www.cambridge-news.co.uk/Cambridge-aims-8216-world-8217-s-smartest-city/story-26255806-detail/story.html  

 

12) Peter Bacqué, Longtime Transportation Reporter for Richmond Times-Dispatch, Dies at 67

Link to article in the Richmond Times-Dispatch:

http://www.richmond.com/news/local/article_41f8428f-0ba1-5220-b0ca-c42abd97793c.html

 

13) A Social Media Playbook for Changing Commuting Behaviors

Link to Mobility Lab blog:

http://mobilitylab.org/2015/03/31/a-social-media-playbook-for-changing-commuting-behaviors/

 

PARKING

 

14) Parking App Competition Heats Up for Baltimore Orioles Opening Day

Link to article on Technical.ly Baltimore:

http://technical.ly/baltimore/2015/03/30/when-is-mlb-opening-day/

 

PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION

 

15) Audit Says Colorado DOT Didn't Do Enough to Get Feedback on US 36 Express Lanes Project

Link to story on KCNC-TV:

http://denver.cbslocal.com/2015/03/30/audit-is-critical-of-cdots-handling-of-the-u-s-36-project/

Link to audit report

 

16) Texas DWI Campaign Targets Young Hispanic Men

Link to story on WFAA-TV:

http://www.wfaa.com/story/news/crime/2015/03/30/tx-dot-dwi-campaign-targets-young-hispanic-men/70705000/

Link to news release

 

17) Getting to the Right Audience is Tougher than Ever Despite Strong Interest in Local News

Link to Talking Transportation blog:

https://talkingtransportation.wordpress.com/2015/03/31/getting-to-the-right-audience-is-tougher-than-ever-despite-strong-interest-in-local-news/

 

ROADWAYS

 

18) Signs Directing Drivers to 'Safe Phone Zones' to Be Erected on Illinois Tollway

Link to article in the Chicago Sun-Times:

http://chicago.suntimes.com/news-chicago/7/71/482117/signs-directing-drivers-safe-phone-zones-erected-april

Link to news release

 

19) Chattanooga, University of Tennessee to Pilot Program to Allow Trucks, Emergency Vehicles to Communication with Traffic Signals

Link to article in the Chattanooga Times Free Press:

http://www.timesfreepress.com/news/local/story/2015/mar/30/talking-trucks-pilot-uses-technology-help-ease/295968/

 

TRAFFIC INCIDENT MANAGEMENT

 

20) The Responder – March 2015

Link to newsletter from the Traffic Incident Management Network:

http://us9.campaign-archive2.com/?u=e084dc36cb5a82b398b7b5dc6&id=6d56cd6099&e=cca376218e

 

TRANSIT

 

21) 'Seamless' Bay Area Transit System Proposed to Attract New Riders

Link to article in the San Francisco Chronicle:

http://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/Seamless-Bay-Area-transit-system-proposed-to-6168779.php

 

22) Victoria Government Release Public Transport Timetable Data

Link to article on ZDNet:

http://www.zdnet.com/article/victorian-govt-releases-public-transport-timetable-data/

 

23) Moovit Public Transport App Goes Live in Australia

Link to article on iTWire:

http://www.itwire.com/your-it-news/mobility/67516-moovit-public-transport-app-goes-live-in-australia

 

24) Social Media Keeps Transit Agencies Informed About Their Riders

Link to article in Digital Communities:

http://www.govtech.com/dc/articles/Social-Media-Keeps-Transit-Agencies-Informed-About-its-Riders.html

 

25) A Shared Responsibility for Transit Safety Requires Sharing Knowledge as Well

Link to USDOT's Fast Lane blog:

http://www.dot.gov/fastlane/shared-responsibility-transit-safety-requires-sharing-knowledge-well

 

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

 

26) Puna, Hawaii Traffic Cams Go Live on New Website – Monitor Roads Affected By Kīlauea Lava Flows

Link to article on Big Island Video News:

http://www.bigislandvideonews.com/2015/03/27/puna-traffic-cams-go-live-on-new-website/

Link to Puna Traffic

 

VEHICLES

 

27) Hyundai Motor Aims to Have Autonomous Driving Tech on Market in 2020

Link to Reuters article:

http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/03/31/us-hyundai-motor-research-idUSKBN0MR04B20150331

 

28) Contra Costa County, California Looks to Become Autonomous Vehicle Innovation Center

Link to article in FutureStructure:

http://www.govtech.com/fs/Contra-Costa-County-Looks-to-Become-Autonomous-Vehicle-Innovation-Center.html

 

29) Android Auto to Arrive in Brazil in 2015

Link to article on ZDNet:

http://www.zdnet.com/article/android-auto-to-arrive-in-brazil-in-2015/

Link to article in Folha de S.Paulo (in Portuguese)

 

 

News Releases

1) New I-77 Traffic Cameras Available on 511 Virginia

2) MIT Study: Better Traffic Signals Can Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions

3) Over 800 Drivers Provide Input on Truck Parking Systems to ATRI

4) Transit Screen Initiative Launched in Montgomery County, Maryland

5) FHWA Provides $4.4 Million to Six States for Innovative Infrastructure Efforts

6) Idaho Transportation Department Studying What VMS Messages Work Best with Drivers

7) Tests Show RAC Telematics Has Crash-Detection Accuracy Above 90%

8) IBM and The Weather Channel Partner to Bring Advanced Weather Insights to Business

9) University of Florida Transportation Institute Director Dr. Lily Elefteriadou Receives James Laurie Prize

10) $1 Million Federal Grant to Help Kansas DOT Develop Roadway Data System

 

 

Upcoming Events

MIT Short Course: Modeling and Simulation of Transportation Networks – July 27-31 – Cambridge, Massachusetts

http://web.mit.edu/Professional/short-programs/courses/simulation_transportation.html

 

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Senin, 30 Maret 2015

[TCN] Monday, March 30, 2015

 

Transportation Communications Newsletter

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Monday, March 30, 2015 – ISSN 1529-1057


Reduce Your Agency's Liability and Maintenance Costs through EDI's Signal Monitor Recertification Program

Traffic signal cabinets continuously operate in harsh environments and should be thoroughly tested to help ensure proper operation when conditions demand it. The Eberle Design Inc. Signal Monitor Recertification Program provides a new two-year warranty, hardware and firmware updates, minor repairs, test report, new warranty label, and a certificate of recertification for any EDI signal monitor less than 12 years old.

All signal monitors will undergo rigorous testing in accordance with our Quality Assurance and ISO 9001:2008 programs on a quick turn-around basis.

To learn more about EDI's Signal Monitor Recertification Program and how it can reduce your liability risk and maintenance costs, visit www.editraffic.com/re-certification or contact EDI Application Sales and Technical Services Manager Matt Zinn at 
mzinn@editraffic.com

 

 

AVIATION

 

1) High-Tech 'Fence' Will Prevent Drones from Flying Near Airports

Link to article in the Daily Mail:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3016509/High-tech-fence-ban-drones-airports-Unmanned-aircraft-programmed-physically-t-fly-near-high-profile-targets.html

 

BICYCLES / PEDESTRIANS

 

2) Florida DOT Officials Raise Concerns About Distracted Walking

Link to article in the Sun Sentinel:

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/local/palm-beach/fl-distracted-walking-20150327-story.html

 

3) Volvo Releases Reflective Spray Paint for Cyclists

Link to UPI article:

http://www.upi.com/Science_News/2015/03/28/Volvo-releases-reflective-spray-paint-for-cyclists/1661427569686/

Link to additional information

 

INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION

 

4) South Korea to Offer $1.1 Billion to Support Development, Including ITS, in Latin America

Link to Yonhap article:

http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/news/2015/03/28/86/0200000000AEN20150328002200320F.html

 

5) Weekly Update from ERTICO

Link to news update:

http://www.erticonetwork.com/index.php?option=com_acymailing&ctrl=archive&task=view&mailid=84

 

MARITIME

 

6) Benin Maritime Center to Fight Gulf of Guinea Piracy

Link to article on Defense News:

http://www.defensenews.com/story/defense/naval/coast-guard/2015/03/27/ecowas-launches-maritime-center-fight-gulf-of-guinea-piracy/70561604/

 

OTHER

 

7) Entrepreneurs Are Unhinging Urban Transportation

Link to article in the National Journal:

http://www.nationaljournal.com/policy/insiders/transportation/entrepreneurs-are-unhinging-urban-transportation-20150330  

 

PARKING

 

8) Parking Sensors to Go on Trial in Berlin and Dubai

Link to article in the Financial Times:

http://www.ft.com/intl/cms/s/0/9f352b58-d3de-11e4-b041-00144feab7de.html#axzz3VoeVwTVL (free registration required)

 

RAILROADS

 

9) BNSF Railway Wants to Talk in Private with Washington State Fire Chiefs About Oil Cars

Link to article on seattlepi:

http://blog.seattlepi.com/seattlepolitics/2015/03/27/oil-train-safety-lets-talk-in-private-railroad-tells-fire-chiefs/

 

SAFETY / SECURITY

 

10) Looking Nervous? Yawning Too Much? TSA May Be Keeping an Eye on You

Link to article in The Christian Science Monitor:

http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/2015/0329/Looking-nervous-Yawning-too-much-TSA-may-be-keeping-an-eye-on-you

Link to article on The Intercept

 

11) Momentum Builds for Analytics-Driven Security

Link to blog on Federal Times:

http://www.federaltimes.com/story/government/dhs/blog/2015/03/27/analytic-driven-risk-based-security-dhs/70548184/

 

TAXIS / RIDESHARING

 

12) Bangkok to Further Develop 'Not So' Smart Taxi Stands

Link to article on Thai Visa News:

http://news.thaivisa.com/thaivisa-news/bma-to-further-develop-not-so-smart-taxi-stands/44319/

 

TELEMATICS

 

13) Progressive Insurance Using Snapshot to Charge Aggressive Drivers More

Link to article in the Chicago Tribune:

http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/breaking/ct-progressive-aggressive-surcharge-0330-biz-20150327-story.html

 

TRANSIT

 

14) Singapore Looking to Improve Signage at Transit Stations

Link to article on AsiaOne:

http://news.asiaone.com/news/transport/mrt-station-signs-be-improved

 

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

 

15) Iowa DOT Adding More Digital Signs on I-380, Highway 30

Link to article in The Gazette:

http://thegazette.com/subject/news/iowa-dot-adding-more-digital-signs-on-i-380-highway-30-20150330

 

VEHICLES

 

16) Legal Issues Limit Testing of Driverless Cars in Germany

Link to Reuters article:

http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/03/27/us-autos-driverless-idUSKBN0MN1E820150327

 

17) Toyota and Lexus to Offer Low-Cost Auto-Braking and Safety Features

Link to article in the Los Angeles Times:

http://www.latimes.com/business/autos/la-fi-hy-toyota-safety-package-20150330-story.html

Link to news release

 

 

News Releases

1) CITE Now Accepting Registrations for Spring 2015 'Blended' (IL) Courses

2) UK Transport Minister Announces Initiative to Speed Introduction of Smart Ticketing

3) Wyoming Using Skyline Signs in ITS Upgrade and Expansion

4) City of Kaposvàr, Hungary Puts 'Eyes on the Streets' Using Innovative Wireless Technology Approach

5) Peterbilt Debuts Predictive Cruise Technology

6) New Animations Show How the New Dartford Tunnel Safety System Will Operate

7) Pennsylvania DOT Encouraging Public to Participate in Online Transportation Planning Meeting

 

 

Solicitation

 -  Call for Abstracts – 2015 Annual Polis Conference

http://www.polisnetwork.eu/2015abstracts

 

 

Upcoming Events

Ferry Safety + Technology Conference – April 16-17 – New York City

http://ferrysafetyconference.squarespace.com/

 

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Jumat, 27 Maret 2015

[TCN] Friday, March 27, 2015

 

Transportation Communications Newsletter

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Friday, March 27, 2015 – ISSN 1529-1057


Mitsubishi Electric Visual and Imaging Systems

 

Interested in learning more about video wall technology for your ITS control room? Three white papers are available for download at: http://me-vis.com/category/products/display-wall/white-papers/

 

 

AVIATION

 

1) Technology Driving Major Efficiency Benefits at Airport Immigration Checkpoints

Link to article on Future Travel Experience:

http://www.futuretravelexperience.com/2015/03/new-technology-driving-airport-immigration-efficiency/

 

CAMERAS

 

2) Dutch Court: Tax Office Can Use Police Camera Footage to Check on Company Car Drivers

Link to article on DutchNews.nl:

http://www.dutchnews.nl/news/archives/2015/03/tax-office-can-use-police-camera-footage-to-check-on-company-car-drivers-court/

 

ELECTRONIC TOLLING

 

3) BestPass Says It Can Cut Number of Transponders Needed for Tolls

Link to article in Heavy Duty Trucking:

http://www.truckinginfo.com/news/story/2015/03/bestpass-says-it-can-cut-number-of-transponders-needed-for-tolls.aspx

 

INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION

 

4) Michigan DOT's Kirk Steudle: One of Top 25 Doers, Dreamers and Drivers of 2015

Link to article in Government Technology:

http://www.govtech.com/top-25/Kirk-Steudle-2015-GT-Top-25-Winner.html

 

5) Smart Technology Boosts Safety on Motorways

Link to commentary on PublicNet:

http://www.publicnet.co.uk/features/2015/03/27/smart-technology-boosts-safety-on-motorways/

 

MARITIME

 

6) Thai Prime Minister Orders All Fishing Vessels to Have GPS

Link to article in The Nation:

http://www.nationmultimedia.com/politics/All-fishing-vessels-must-have-GPS-30256949.html

 

OTHER

 

7) Federal Judge Tosses Suit Over Pizza Shop's Logo Looking Like Garden State Parkway Sign

Link to article from the AP:

http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/politics/New-Jersey-Florida-Pizza-Shop-Garden-State-Parkway-Logo-Lawsuit-297729591.html  

 

PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION

 

8) MovePHX Formed to Promote Transportation Sales Tax in Phoenix

Link to article in The Arizona Republic:

http://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix/2015/03/26/movephx-launched-promote-year-transportation-tax/70504056/

 

9) MBTA Police Retirement Fund Defies Calls to Open Books

Link to article in the Boston Herald:

http://www.bostonherald.com/news_opinion/local_coverage/2015/03/mbta_cop_fund_defies_calls_to_open_books

 

SAFETY / SECURITY

 

10) Security and Surveillance in Transportation

Link to article in Metro:

http://www.metro-magazine.com/blogpost/293784/security-and-surveillance-in-transportation

 

TRANSIT

 

11) SEPTA to Accept Anti-Muslim Ads, But Changes Will Bar Future Ads

Link to article in The Philadelphia Inquirer:

http://www.philly.com/philly/business/transportation/20150327_SEPTA_agrees_to_accept__Jew_hatred__ads.html

Link to news release

 

12) Intelligent Transit: Data Improves Efficiency

Link to article in Government Technology:

http://www.govtech.com/dc/articles/Intelligent-Transit-Data-Improves-Transit-Efficiency.html

 

13) To Find a New York City Bus Stop, Just Hold Up Your Smartphone

Link to article on CityLab:

http://www.citylab.com/navigator/2015/03/to-find-a-bus-stop-just-hold-up-your-smartphone/388856/

 

14) 'Citymapper' and 'Transit App' Offer In-Depth Looks at Transit Experiences on Apple Watch

Link to article on MacRumors:

http://www.macrumors.com/2015/03/27/citymapper-and-transit-app/

 

VEHICLES

 

15) New Bill Could Kick Road Safety to the Curb

Link to story on CBS News:

http://www.cbsnews.com/news/wi-fi-innovation-act-could-hamper-v2v-tech-cars/

 

16) Ford Says Jury Finds It Did Not Infringe Tech Patents

Link to Reuters article:

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/ford-motor-says-u-jury-162918651.html

 

17) A Peek Into GM's Connected Car Future

Link to article in Fortune:

http://fortune.com/2015/03/27/a-peek-into-gms-connected-car-future/

 

18) Technology's Promise Paying Off, Says Volvo Group CEO

Link to article in Heavy Duty Trucking:

http://www.truckinginfo.com/news/story/2015/03/volvo-group-ceo-persson-on-technology-s-promise-paying-off.aspx

 

19) Car Designers Don't Want to Cram in Bigger Screens, They Want No Screens at All

Link to article on Digital Trends:

http://www.digitaltrends.com/cars/audi-bentley-say-in-car-infotainment-screens-will-disappear/

 

20) Jaguar Land Rover Exec: Smartphone-Like App Platform Will 'Be Key to Success of Connected Car Industry'

Link to article on International Business Times:

http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/smartphone-like-app-platform-will-be-key-success-connected-car-industry-1493656

 

21) Wi-Fi Bill in Congress Threatens Future of Vehicle Safety

Link to commentary in The Hill:

http://thehill.com/blogs/congress-blog/technology/237115-33000-lives-a-price-too-high

 

22) Mcity: Creating a 32-Acre, Real-World Testing Facility for Automated Cars

Link to blog from Here:

http://360.here.com/2015/03/26/mcity-creating-a-32-acre-real-world-testing-facility-for-automated-cars/

 

 

News Releases

1) University of Michigan's Mobility Transformation Center Launches Affiliates Program

2) Brandmotion to Be Part of Self-Driving Cars in 'Mcity'

3) Federal Railroad Administration Announces 2015 Right-of-Way Fatality and Trespass Prevention Workshop

4) The Source Information Radio News – March 2015

 

 

Friday Bonus

The most interesting man in the world won't save you from getting an HOV lane ticket.

http://www.cnn.com/2015/03/25/living/feat-most-interesting-man-traffic-ticket/

 

 

Upcoming Events

ITE Mid-Colonial District Annual Conference – April 12-14 – Arlington, Virginia

http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event;jsessionid=A26065FDFD4B346EE98758C53979F86D.worker_registrant?llr=e9zsaemab&oeidk=a07ealwmijhba9017df

 

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Kamis, 26 Maret 2015

[TCN] Thursday, March 26, 2015

 

Transportation Communications Newsletter

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Thursday, March 26, 2015 – ISSN 1529-1057


Mitsubishi Electric Visual and Imaging Systems

 

Interested in learning more about video wall technology for your ITS control room? Three white papers are available for download at: http://me-vis.com/category/products/display-wall/white-papers/

 

 

AVIATION

 

1) Qantas Bid for Media Gag Like 'North Korea' Says TWU

Link to article in The Sydney Morning Herald:

http://www.smh.com.au/business/aviation/qantas-bid-for-media-gag-like-north-korea-says-twu-20150326-1m81iy.html

Link to news release

 

2) Aviation Experts Call for Introduction of Real-Time Flight Data Following Germanwings Crash

Link to article in Newsweek:

http://www.newsweek.com/aviation-experts-call-introduction-real-time-flight-data-316737

 

3) Delivering Value Through IT

Link to article in Airport World:

http://www.airport-world.com/features/other-articles/4943-delivering-value-through-it.html

 

PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION

 

4) Video Series Aiming to Educate Detroiters on Public Transit

Link to story on WXYZ-TV:

http://www.wxyz.com/news/video-series-aiming-to-educate-detroiters-on-public-transit

 

RAILROADS

 

5) Senate Commerce Committee Approves Markup for Bill to Extend Positive Train Control Deadline by Five Years

Link to article in Urgent Communications:

http://urgentcomm.com/positive-train-control/senate-commerce-committee-approves-markup-bill-extend-positive-train-control-

 

6) BNSF Faces Penalty for Violating Spill Reporting Rules in Washington State

Link to article in the Auburn Reporter:

http://www.auburn-reporter.com/news/297576251.html

Link to news release

 

ROADWAYS

 

7) Smart Traffic Signals Pave Way for Better Driving in Connected World

Link to column in the Mississippi Business Journal:

http://msbusiness.com/blog/2015/03/26/david-williams-smart-traffic-signals-pave-way-for-better-driving-in-connected-world/

 

TRAFFIC INCIDENT MANAGEMENT

 

8) Georgia DOT HEROs Offer Help with Masters Golf Tournament Traffic

Link to article in The Augusta Chronicle:

http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/metro/2013-04-12/heros-offer-help-masters-traffic

 

TRANSIT

 

9) Traffic Management System to Be Tested on Two Bus Rapid Transit System Corridors in India

Link to article in The Times of India:

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/City/Pune/Traffic-mgmt-system-to-be-tested-on-2-BRTS-corridors/articleshow/46708378.cms

 

10) How Mobile Technology Makes Transit Convenient

Link to article in Digital Communities:

http://www.govtech.com/dc/articles/How-Mobile-Technology-Makes-Transit-Convenient.html

 

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

 

11) Dutch Minister Opens Smart Mobility Center

Link to article in Telecompaper:

http://www.telecompaper.com/news/dutch-minister-opens-smart-mobility-centre--1073325

Link to article on Verkeersnet (in Dutch)

 

12) Augusta, Georgia Unveils Masters Golf Tournament Traffic Plan

Link to article in The Augusta Chronicle:

http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/metro/2015-03-25/city-unveils-masters-traffic-plan

 

VEHICLES

 

13) Report Raises Alarm on Connected Cars Spying on Canadian Motorists

Link to article on IT World Canada:

http://www.itworldcanada.com/article/report-raises-alarm-on-connected-cars-spying-on-canadian-motorists/373471

Link to news release

 

 

News Releases

1) Senators Klobuchar, Hoeven Reintroduce Bill to Ensure Personal Privacy of Owner of Vehicle is Protected

2) DC Metro Introduces New Safety Preparedness Videos

3) Xerox Innovator's Brief for the Transportation Industry – Spring 2015

4) Electronic Tolling Coming to New Zealand's Tauranga Motorway in 2015

5) £5.75 Million Driver Information Improvements Near Completion in UK

6) Nevada DOT Announces State Farm Sponsorship of Freeway Service Patrol

 

 

Solicitation

 -  Invitation for Bid – Active Traffic Management Project, I-15-4227 – Illinois Tollway

https://www.illinoistollwayplanroom.com/PublicPlanroom.aspx

 

 

Upcoming Events

MIT Short Course: Discrete Choice Analysis-Predicting Demand and Market Shares – June 15-19 – Cambridge, Massachusetts

http://web.mit.edu/Professional/short-programs/courses/discrete_choice_analysis.html

 

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