[TCN] Wednesday, May 4, 2016

 

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Wednesday, May 4, 2016 – ISSN 1529-1057

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Traffic Message Channel (TMC) Code Webcast - May 11, 2016 – hosted by the I-95 Corridor Coalition

The I-95 Corridor Coalition invites you to participate in a webcast to learn more about the use of Traffic Message Channel (TMC) Codes for Traffic and Roadway Network Data. This webcast is being held on May 11, 2016 from 1:00pm to 2:00pm (EDT).  This webcast will focus on the impact and use of TMC codes. Topics to be discussed include:

·         Documentation of the source, governance and intellectual property issues related to long-term use of the TMC Codes by government agencies,

·         Exploration of the sustainability of the TMC codes for a variety of traffic data reporting, including use on arterials, ramps and other facilities; and

·         Recommended best practices and future direction including exploring alternative segmentation methods and possible representation in the TMC Standard process.

 

To register for this webcast, clicking on the following link – Registration for the TMC Code Webcast by May 9, 2016. 

 

 

AVIATION

 

1) Bob Hope Airport Will Be Branded 'Hollywood Burbank Airport'

Link to Los Angeles Times article

http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-bob-hope-airport-hollywood-20160503-story.html

Link to news release

 

2) Behind the Scenes at Sea-Tac Airport Tower

Link to KING-TV story

http://www.king5.com/travel/behind-the-scenes-at-sea-tacs-airport-tower/166633567

 

3) Airport 3.0: How Smart Technologies Are Transforming Air Travel

Link to CityMetric blog

http://www.citymetric.com/transport/airport-30-how-smart-technologies-are-transforming-air-travel-2008

 

4) Airports and Airlines Using Beacon Tech to Send Location-Based Messages to Travelers

Link to Insights blog

https://insights.samsung.com/2016/05/03/airports-and-airlines-using-beacon-tech-to-send-location-based-messages-to-travelers/

 

ELECTRONIC TOLLING

 

5) Kentucky Meets Deadline, Gets E-ZPass Membership for Ohio River Bridges Project

Link to WDRB-TV story

http://www.wdrb.com/story/31889964/kentucky-meets-deadline-gets-e-zpass-membership-for-ohio-river-bridges-project

 

OTHER

 

6) Texas A&M Transportation Technology Conference Closes with Eyes on the Future

Link to Eagle article

http://www.theeagle.com/news/a_m/a-m-transportation-technology-conference-closes-with-eyes-on-the/article_3552fb86-11b6-11e6-946a-63cf2b2ddbc4.html  

 

PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION

 

7) 'Barrel Monsters' Promote Highway Safety in Texas

Link to KXAS-TV story

http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/2016-Barrel-Monsters-378080771.html

 

ROADWAYS

 

8) UK Department for Transport Publishes Advice on New Traffic Sign Regulations

Link to TransportXtra article

https://www.transportxtra.com/publications/local-transport-today/news/48900/dft-publishes-advice-on-new-traffic-signs-regulations

 

TRANSIT

 

9) No Wi-Fi on Metro-North, and Here's Why

Link to commentary in The Hour

http://www.thehour.com/opinion/commentary/no-wi-fi-on-metro-north-and-here-s-why/article_e0e54c16-f468-5095-8f16-bf4c765b3427.html

 

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

 

10) Real-Time Data Helps Manage Traffic in Philippines

Link to ComputerWeekly article

http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450295530/Real-time-data-helps-manage-traffic-in-Philippines

 

VEHICLES

 

11) USDOT Announces Request for Proposals for the Connected Vehicle Pilot Deployment and Program Evaluation

Link to further information

http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?m=1103439157490&ca=e33a336c-ac2f-4f55-a777-c6927d81c604

 

 

News Releases

1) Bosch Brings eMobility Minds Together at the 2016 Creative Transportation Forum

2) Visix Wins Hermes Awards for College Wayfinding Interactive Signage Designs

3) Missouri Highway Patrol Announces New Safety Video 'Don't Violate the Trust'

4) The Source Newsletter from Information Station Specialists

5) Wisconsin DOT Welcomes Diana Maas as Northwest Region Communications Manager

 

 

Upcoming Events

Webinar: Social Media and Public Works-Lessons Learned from Real World Applications – May 19

http://www.apwa.net/Events/items/9546/Social-Media-And-Public-Works-Lessons-Learned-From-Real-World-Applications

 

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