Transportation Communications Newsletter
Monday, September 14, 2015 – ISSN 1529-1057
Reno A&E Launches New MMU2-1600GE and MMU2-1600G Monitors
Reno A&E (RAE) introduces two intersection Malfunction Management Units, (MMU), that are setting new standards in reliability and functionality. The RAE MMU2-1600GE and MMU2-1600G monitors, are fully compliant with the recently updated NEMA TS2:2003 (R2008) Standard for Traffic Controller Assemblies, (Amendment #4-2012). MMU2-1600GE and MMU2-1600G include a built-in configuration wizard to quickly and accurately configure the monitor for standard 8-phase, dual-ring operation. To receive more information on the new MMU2-1600GE and MMU2-1600G models, please call us today at (775) 826-2020 and visit www.renoae.com.
AVIATION
1) Aviation Safety Command Hub Welcomed in Thailand
Link to article in The Nation:
http://www.nationmultimedia.com/business/Aviation-safety-command-hub-welcomed-30268630.html
CAMERAS
2) Redflex Loses $39 Million After Chicago Bribery Scandal, Ex-CEO Guilty Plea
Link to article in the Phoenix Business Journal:
INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION
3) ITS California Prepares for Annual Meeting – September 21-23
Link to podcast on Transportation Radio:
4) Abu Dhabi Department of Transport Holds First International ITS Innovation Conference
Link to article in The Gulf Today:
http://gulftoday.ae/portal/e0a9470f-ee83-493b-bd9d-01e10c082f47.aspx
MARITIME
5) US Navy Considers M-Code, GPS-Inertial Navigation Combo to Counter GPS Jamming Threats
Link to article on ExecutiveGov:
OTHER
6) Austin and Denver Picked for Partnership to Enhance Mobility Technologies
Link to story on KVUE-TV:
7) Helping DOTs Achieve 'Effective Control' of Outdoor Advertising
Link to blog from geoAMPS:
http://blog.geoamps.com/effective-control-of-outdoor-advertising-through-technology
PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION
8) Carmakers Launch Radio Campaign to Tout Innovation
Link to article in The Detroit News:
9) Chicago Bears Quarterback Lends Voice to CTA Buses, Fans React Accordingly
Link to column on Yahoo Sports:
RAILROADS
10) Asked by FRA for Info on Bridge Conditions, Canadian Pacific Tells Cities No
Link to article in the Journal Sentinel:
11) Held Up in Court for a Year, Maryland Oil Train Reports Outdated
Link to McClatchy DC article:
http://www.mcclatchydc.com/news/nation-world/national/economy/article35044566.html
ROADWAYS
12) Colorado DOT Installing Two Systems That Can Trigger Avalanches Remotely
Link to story on KMGH-TV:
SAFETY / SECURITY
13) Some Ask if Michigan DOT Should Have Lights Atop Orange Barrels
Link to article in the Detroit Free Press:
14) Gauging the Growing Cyber Threat to Trucking
Link to article in Fleet Owner:
http://fleetowner.com/technology/gauging-growing-cyber-threat-trucking
TRANSIT
15) Apple Pulling Plug on HopStop
Link to article on PCMag:
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2491150,00.asp
16) DC Metro Riders Form Union to Serve as Platform to Address Concerns
Link to article in The Washington Post:
17) The Model That Can Predict (and Prevent) Transit Delays Two Hours in the Future
Link to article on Motherboard:
TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT
18) Pennsylvania Launches Real-Time Travel Site for Pope Visit
Link to article in The Philadelphia Inquirer:
19) I-66 'Active Traffic Management System' Goes Online Wednesday in Virginia
Link to article on FairfaxNews:
http://fairfaxnews.com/2015/09/i-66-active-traffic-management-system-goes-online-wednesday/
20) Weibo, Autonavi Partner for Real-Time Traffic Information Service in China
Link to article on Yibada:
http://en.yibada.com/articles/62842/20150912/weibo-autonavi-partner-real-time-traffic-information-service.htm
21) Electronic Messages Signs Now Providing Travel Times in South Central Pennsylvania
Link to story on WPMT-TV:
VEHICLES
22) New York City to Be Main Testing Ground for Connected Vehicle Technologies
Link to article in The New York Times:
http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2015/09/14/us/ap-us-traffic-safety-technology.html?_r=0
Link to news release
23) Tampa Bay Gets $2.4 Million for 'Connected Vehicle' Program
Link to story on WTSP-TV:
Link to news release
24) Google's Self-Driving Car Push Spurs Hiring Spree at Automakers
Link to Reuters article:
25) Honda Gets California Approval for Self-Driving Cars on Roads
Link to Reuters article:
http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/09/10/us-honda-autos-self-driving-idUSKCN0RA2G820150910
26) Intel Launches Automotive Security Board to Tackle Connected Car Security Risks
Link to article on ZDNet:
Link to news release
News Releases
1) TomTom Delivers HAD Map for All Highways in Germany
3) TomTom Launches RoadDNA: Precise Localization Technology for Automated Driving
4) Amtrak Launches New Brand Campaign: '500 Destinations. Infinite Stories'
5) Continental Road Database: Automatic Recording and Processing of Highly Accurate Route Data
6) Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning Releases Video on Car Seat Basics
7) USDOT Announces $19.5 Million to Improve Transit Access in Selected Communities Around Nation
Upcoming Events
The Emergency Response Symposium – September 28-29 - Buffalo
http://www.tsag-its.org/events/emergency-response-symposium
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