[TCN] Monday, October 5, 2015

 

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Monday, October 5, 2015 – ISSN 1529-1057

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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) Helsinki Airport Uses Location-Based Technologies to Improve Customer Experience

Link to article in Airport Industry Review:

http://goo.gl/cVhKpr

Link to news release

 

CAMERAS

 

2) Mystery Traffic Cameras Set-Up in Limestone, New York

Link to article in The Bradford Era:

http://www.bradfordera.com/news/article_9cf1a4e2-6958-11e5-b244-9f37ed0fbbef.html

 

INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION

 

3) Audio Stories from ITS World Congress by Smart Highways

 -  European Commissioner Predicts Speedy Adoption of Autonomous Vehicles

 -  ERTICO Chairman: Europe on the Verge of Large Scale ITS Deployment

 -  ITF Head Insists 90% of City Cars Aren't Really Needed

 -  TRL Giving Update on GATEway Project at ITS World Congress

 

PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION

 

4) Hawaii Middle School Program Teaches Traffic Safety

Link to story on KITV-TV:

http://www.kitv.com/news/program-aims-to-educate-students-on-road-safety/35643452

 

5) Newspaper Calls for More Transparency from Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority

Link to editorial in the Austin American-Statesman:

http://viewpoints.blog.statesman.com/2015/10/05/more-mobility-authority-transparency-please/

 

ROADWAYS

 

6) Indiana DOT Tests Signs to Help Drivers Make the Next Green Light

Link to story on Network Indiana:

http://indianapublicmedia.org/news/indot-tests-signs-drivers-green-light-87905/

 

SAFETY / SECURITY

 

7) 300 Oklahoma Railroad Crossings to Get Upgrades

Link to article in The Oklahoman:

http://newsok.com/article/5451188

 

TRANSIT

 

8) The Potential of Partnerships for Improving Public Transit

Link to article in GCN:

http://gcn.com/articles/2015/10/01/data-driven-transportation.aspx

 

9) Branding Agreements Boost Funding for Transit Agencies in San Diego, Denver

Link to article in Metro:

http://www.metro-magazine.com/management-operations/article/410224/branding-agreements-boost-funding-for-transit-agencies-in-san-diego-denver

 

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

 

10) Planners Consider Ways to Notify Springfield, Illinois Drivers of Roadwork

Link to article in The State Journal-Register:

http://www.sj-r.com/article/20151003/NEWS/151009885

 

VEHICLES

 

11) Hands Off the Wheel – How Soon Will Computerized Cars Become Part of Our Lives?

Link to story on CBS News' 60 Minutes:

http://www.cbsnews.com/news/self-driving-cars-google-mercedes-benz-60-minutes/

 

 

News Releases

1) PTV Group Selected in Collaboration with INRIX to Provide Real-Time Traffic Information for Greater Paris Region

2) The European Mobility-as-a-Service Alliance has been Launched

3) Vizzion Launching Fog and Heavy Precipitation Detection for Drivers at ITS World Congress

 

 

Job Posting

 -  Transportation Management Specialist (Supervisory) – Federal Transit Administration – Washington, DC

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/417413800

 

 

Upcoming Events

ITS Maryland Annual Meeting – October 20 – Linthicum Heights, Maryland

http://us3.campaign-archive2.com/?u=8b1493f6bdaeeb4d040ecd3dc&id=db0597fd26&e=36e21ae527

 

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