[TCN] Thursday, June 25, 2015

 

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Thursday, June 25, 2015 – ISSN 1529-1057

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AVIATION

 

1) FAA Deploys NASA-Developed Air Traffic Management Tool

Link to article on ExecutiveGov:

http://www.executivegov.com/2015/06/faa-deploys-nasa-developed-air-traffic-mgmt-tool-edward-bolton-comments/  

Link to news release

 

2) European Air Navigation Service Providers Prepare for First Cross-Border Communications Center

Link to article in Air Transport World:

http://atwonline.com/air-traffic-management/european-ansps-prepare-first-cross-border-communications-center  

 

3) Denver Airport CEO on What Airport is Doing to Improve Passenger Experience in Digital Age

Link to interview on Skift:

http://skift.com/2015/06/25/skift-global-forum-denver-airport-ceo-on-building-the-airport-of-the-future/#1

 

BICYCLES / PEDESTRIANS

 

4) Cities Are Exploring Innovative, Bike-Friendly Traffic Light Tech

Link to article in Outside:

http://www.outsideonline.com/1993201/cities-explore-innovative-bike-friendly-traffic-light-tech

 

CAMERAS

 

5) Long Island Rail Road to Equip New Fleet of Trains with 10 Cameras

Link to story on WCBS-AM Radio:

http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2015/06/24/lirr-cameras/  

 

CARTOGRAPHY

 

6) Nokia Here Pushes Standard for Car Sensor Data

Link to article on Rethink Wireless:

http://www.rethink-wireless.com/2015/06/25/nokia-here-pushes-standard-car-sensor-data.htm

 

GPS / NAVIGATION

 

7) eLoran Progresses Toward GPS Back-Up Role in US, Europe

Link to article in GPS World:

http://gpsworld.com/eloran-progresses-toward-gps-back-up-role-in-u-s-europe/

 

RAILROADS

 

8) Acting FRA Administrator Vows to Enforce December 31 Deadline for Safety Technology

Link to AP article:

http://www.usnews.com/news/business/articles/2015/06/24/railroad-regulator-vows-to-enforce-dec-31-safety-deadline

Link to statement by FRA Acting Administrator

 

TRANSIT

 

9) Free Wi-Fi Launched in 108 Public Transport Stations in Moscow

Link to article on Think Railways:

http://www.think-railways.com/free-wifi-in-108-public-transport-stations-in-moscow/

 

10) Postmedia Wins Toronto Transit Distribution Bid to Replace Metro with 24Hrs

Link to article in The Globe and Mail:

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/postmedia-wins-transit-distribution-bid-to-replace-metro-with-24hrs/article25101330/

Link to news release

 

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

 

11) Pan Am Games Coordinates Cross-Agency Traffic Team

Link to article in the Toronto Star:

http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/transportation/2015/06/24/pan-am-games-co-ordinates-cross-agency-traffic-team.html

 

12) Ohio DOT Cameras Help Keep Traffic Moving

Link to story on WTOL-TV:

http://www.toledonewsnow.com/story/29402449/odot-cameras-help-keep-traffic-moving

 

13) Improving Transportation Systems Management and Operations – Capability Maturity Model Workshop White Papers

Link to further information from FHWA:

http://ops.fhwa.dot.gov/resources/news/news_detail.asp?ID=962

 

14) Incorporating Travel-Time Reliability into the Congestion Management Process (CMP): A Primer

Link to further information from FHWA:

http://www.ops.fhwa.dot.gov/publications/fhwahop14034/index.htm

 

VEHICLES

 

15) General Motors to Test Cisco Technology for Sharing Road Safety Spectrum

Link to Reuters article:

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/gm-test-cisco-technology-sharing-223701392.html  

 

16) Daimler Bets on Connectivity with Zonar Systems Deal

Link to Reuters article:

http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/06/25/us-daimler-zonar-stake-idUSKBN0P51SX20150625

Link to news release

 

17) Ford Plans for a Future with Fewer Car Owners

Link to article in the Detroit Free Press:

http://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/ford/2015/06/23/ford-mark-fields-autonomous-vehicles-silicon-valley/29166643/

18) Automakers Tackle the Massive Security Challenges of Connected Vehicles

Link to article in The Wall Street Journal:

http://blogs.wsj.com/cio/2015/06/25/automakers-tackle-the-massive-security-challenges-of-connected-vehicles

 

19) GM Developing Wireless Download of New Features

Link to Reuters article:

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/general-motors-developing-wireless-download-234545332.html

 

20) Ford Shows Its Latest 'Wearables' for Drivers

Link to article in USA Today:

http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2015/06/25/ford-wearables/29270547/

 

 

News Releases

1) ClearTV Media Launches Its Airport TV Network ClearVision at Denver International Airport

2) Winners and Finalists Announced in GSN's 2015 Airport, Seaport, Border Security Awards

3) Chevrolet Adds Theft Alarm Notifications

4) Port Authority of Allegheny County Launches Interactive Map

5) Off-Road Accidents Can Be Avoided with Continental's Road Departure Protection Systems
6) FAA Implements Safety Reporting Program for Aircraft Certification Service Employees

 

 

Upcoming Events

ITS New Zealand 2015 Summit - July 2 - Auckland

http://www.itsnz.org/mobility-millennium-2015.html

 

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