[TCN] Thursday, September 10, 2015

 

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Thursday, September 10, 2015 – ISSN 1529-1057

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AVIATION

 

1) FAA Rescinds ADS-B NOTAM for Southeastern States

Link to article from AOPA:

http://www.aopa.org/News-and-Video/All-News/2015/September/09/FAA-rescinds-notam-after-AOPA-concerns

 

2) Atlanta Airport Using Facebook for New Video Marketing Program

Link to article on Skift:

http://skift.com/2015/09/10/atlanta-airport-using-facebook-for-new-video-marketing-program/

 

BICYCLES / PEDESTRIANS

 

3) Rise in Bicycle-Related Fatalities Prompts Public Awareness Campaign in Vermont

Link to story on Vermont Public Radio:

http://digital.vpr.net/post/rise-bicycle-related-fatalities-prompts-public-awareness-campaign

 

4) Berkeley, California Publishes Online Bicycle Parking Map

Link to article in the Contra Costa Times:

http://www.contracostatimes.com/breaking-news/ci_28782334/berkeley-publishes-online-bicycle-parking-map

Link to news release

 

ELECTRONIC TOLLING

 

5) Toll Collection Goes Cashless on Kuala Lumpur Highways

Link to article in The Star:

http://www.thestar.com.my/News/Nation/2015/09/09/Move-to-smoothen-traffic-flow-Cashless-toll-collection-system-promises-to-reduce-jams/

 

MARITIME

 

6) Danube River Information System Launched in Bulgaria

Link to article from Focus Information Agency:

http://www.focus-fen.net/news/2015/09/10/382789/newly-developed-bulgarian-river-information-system-leads-to-more-efficient-organisation-greater-security-for-vessel-crews-mayor.html

 

OTHER

 

7) Report: Elderly and Disabled Travelers Let Down By Mobile Technology

Link to article in ComputerWeekly:

http://www.computerweekly.com/news/4500253129/Elderly-and-disabled-travellers-let-down-by-mobile-technology

Link to news release

 

PARKING

 

8) Inrix Acquires Startup That Helps Drivers Find Open Parking Spots

Link to article in The Seattle Times:

http://www.seattletimes.com/business/technology/inrix-acquires-startup-that-helps-drivers-find-open-parking-spots/

Link to news release

Link to interview with ParkMe co-founder Alexander Israel on socialTECH

 

PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION

 

9) Vision Mercer Island to 'Teach' About Transportation Issues Facing Washington Island

Link to article in the Mercer Island Reporter:

http://www.mi-reporter.com/news/325731461.html

 

RAILROADS

 

10) Railroads Warn of System Disruptions Over Safety Deadline

Link to Reuters article:

http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/09/09/us-usa-trains-safety-idUSKCN0R92PQ20150909

 

11) Oil Shipments by Rail Made Public in Maryland

Link to AP article:

http://wtop.com/maryland/2015/09/oil-shipments-by-rail-made-public-in-maryland/

 

SAFETY / SECURITY

 

12) Phishing Campaigns Target Critical Infrastructure

Link to article in The Hill:

http://thehill.com/policy/cybersecurity/253069-phishing-campaigns-target-critical-infrastructure

 

13) Minnesota Dads Launch Car Seat Technology to Prevent Leaving Kids in Hot Cars

Link to story on KARE-TV:

http://www.kare11.com/story/news/2015/09/09/twin-cities-dads-launch-car-seat-technology--prevent-leaving-kids--hot-cars/71355816/

 

TAXIS / RIDESHARING

 

14) Uber Launches UberENGLISH, Offering English-Speaking Drivers in Columbia

Link to article on The Verge:

http://www.theverge.com/2015/9/9/9276841/uber-duolingo-uberenglish-columbia-latin-america-esl

 

TELEMATICS

 

15) Progressive Insurance Appears Immune to Car Crash Trend

Link to article in The Wall Street Journal:

http://blogs.wsj.com/moneybeat/2015/09/09/progressive-corp-appears-immune-to-the-car-crash-trend/

 

TRANSIT

 

16) 'Smart Bus' System Gives Spokane Riders Real-Time Information

Link to article in The Spokesman-Review:

http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2015/sep/09/smart-bus-system-gives-spokane-riders-real-time/

Link to news release

 

17) Los Angeles Bus Shelters Get Smart

Link to article in The Transit Wire:

http://www.thetransitwire.com/2015/09/10/los-angeles-bus-shelters-get-smart/

Link to news release

 

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

 

18) Drones to Help Manage Noida Traffic

Link to article in The Times of India:

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/noida/Drones-to-help-manage-Noida-traffic/articleshow/48893508.cms

 

VEHICLES

 

19) Deal Reached Between Automakers and Wireless Industry on Testing of Spectrum Sharing

Link to article in The Detroit News:

http://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/2015/09/10/deal-reached-testing-wireless-spectrum-sharing/72004184/

 

 

News Releases

1) ITS America Applauds House Science, Space and Technology Committee's Transportation Innovation Proposals

2) Port of Houston Authority Selects AtHoc Networked Crisis Communication

3) Telogis and AT&T Expand Efforts to Connect Fleets Around the Globe

4) AT&T Extends IoT Leadership with Dedicated Smart Cities Initiatives

5) AT&T and Jaguar Land Rover North America Enter Multi-Year Agreement

6) AhernIT Partners with Wyless and Acquires Progressive Platforms LLC, formerly Wyless Telematics

 

 

Upcoming Events

NOCoE Webinar: Leadership in TSM&O – September 28

http://transops.s3.amazonaws.com/uploaded_files/09_28_2015%20Leadership%20Video%20Webinar_Flyer_proof2.pdf

 

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