Transportation Communications Newsletter
Tuesday, June 9, 2015 – ISSN 1529-1057
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AVIATION
1) US Transportation Secretary Urges Airlines to Work Together on Infrastructure, Technology
Link to article in The Miami Herald:
http://www.miamiherald.com/news/business/article23526640.html
2) Spain's Air Traffic Controllers Go on Strike; Pay Isn't the Big Complaint
Link to story on NPR:
BICYCLES / PEDESTRIANS
3) Three-Feet or Else: Chattanooga Police Use Ultrasound Technology to Enforce Law for Cyclist Safety
Link to article in the Chattanooga Times Free Press:
http://www.timesfreepress.com/news/local/story/2015/jun/07/3-feet-or-else/308339/
4) Denver Cyclists Can Now Trigger Traffic Signals Without Getting Off Their Bike
Link to story on KMGH-TV:
CAMERAS
5) Dubai to Roll Out New Tailgating Traffic Cameras Next Month
Link to article in The National:
http://www.thenational.ae/uae/dubai-to-roll-out-new-tailgating-traffic-cameras-next-month
6) Hazelton, Pennsylvania Plans to Use PennDOT Traffic Cameras to Control Crime
Link to story on WNEP-TV:
http://wnep.com/2015/06/08/traffic-cameras-to-control-crime/
CARTOGRAPHY
7) Side-By-Side: How Apple's New Transit Directions Compare with Those in Google Maps
Link to blog on 9to5Google:
http://9to5google.com/2015/06/09/side-by-side-apple-maps-transit-vs-google-maps/
INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION
8) Commuting Along US 41 in Lee County, Florida Should Improve with Tech Upgrade
Link to story on WZVN-TV:
http://www.abc-7.com/story/29269589/commuting-along-us-41-should-improve-with-tech-upgrade
MARITIME
9) Port of Los Angeles to Test Cargomatic Service, Seeks to Speed Freight Movement
Link to article in Transport Topics:
http://www.ttnews.com/articles/basetemplate.aspx?storyid=38488
Link to news release
PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION
10) Indiana DOT Using Electronic Signs Along I-65 to Warn of HIV Outbreak
Link to article on TheBody:
http://www.thebody.com/content/75915/warning-hiv-outbreak-signs-appear-on-indiana-highw.html
Link to news release
11) Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore Introduces Pop-Up Exhibition to Raise Awareness and Promote Careers
Link to story on Channel NewsAsia:
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/pop-up-exhibition-on/1900530.html
Link to news release
RAILROADS
12) Federal Railroad Administration Recommends More Speed Signs
Link to AP article:
Link to news release
SAFETY / SECURITY
13) After Spending Millions on Communications, Homeland Security Fails Radio Test
Link to story from NPR:
http://wcbe.org/post/after-spending-millions-communications-homeland-security-fails-radio-test
Link to report
14) Rep. Candice Miller: 'Talking' Vehicles Aid Road Safety
Link to commentary in The Detroit News:
http://www.detroitnews.com/story/opinion/2015/06/09/candice-miller-road-safety/28702401/
TRANSIT
15) Apple Pay Coming to Transport for London in July
Link to article on International Business Times:
http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/apple-pay-coming-uk-shops-transport-london-july-1505077
Link to news release
16) King County Metro Halts Safety Messages After Earful from Bus Riders
Link to article in The Seattle Times:
17) How 77 Mass Transit Agencies Around the World Design the Letter 'M'
Link to blog on CityLab:
http://www.citylab.com/design/2015/06/77-ways-to-design-the-letter-m-in-your-metro-logo/395045/
TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT
18) Colorado DOT Testing Blimp to Monitor I-25 Traffic in Denver Area
Link to article in The Denver Post:
Link to news release
VEHICLES
19) Nevada Governor Seeks Support for Automated Cars
Link to article in The Spectrum:
News Releases
1) VoiceInterop Signs Agreement with Edmonton Airports for Emergency Response Communication System
2) CNIT Expands New Media Solutions to China Airport Advertising Market
3) GEWI Newsletter: The Road Incident Management Issue
4) NOAA Deploys Survey Ships for Arctic Charting Projects
5) Port Authority of Allegheny County Launches Public Campaign Aimed at Improving Fare System
6) CDTA's Navigator Smartcard and Mobile Ticketing Program Moves Into Customer Pilot Program
7) Salve Regina University to Use SafeStop Shuttle Bus Tracking App this Fall
9) Washington State DOT Travel Tools Help Drivers Hit US Open Hole-in-One
10) Wisconsin DOT Selects TomTom to Provide Real-Time Traffic Information
Upcoming Events
Florida Transportation Data Symposium – August 18-20 – ChampionsGate, Florida
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