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Friday, November 18, 2016 – Cranford, New Jersey
Bernie's Notes
Today's TCN features the first in what I hope will be a series of Transportation Radio interviews with leaders of departments of transportation. My first guest is Mississippi DOT Executive Director Melinda McGrath. We talk about MDOT in general, but also focus on ITS, communications and autonomous vehicles. You'll find it under story #8.
AVIATION
1) NATS to Get €26 Million in EU Funding to Accelerate Modernization of UK Airspace
Link to Airport World article
Link to news release
CAMERAS
2) Florida's Treasure Coast Has More Traffic Cameras, But Who's Watching You?
Link to TCPalm article
CARTOGRAPHY
3) Google's Request for Map of South Korea Denied
Link to ZDNet article
http://www.zdnet.com/article/googles-request-for-map-of-korea-denied/
INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION
4) Baidu Launches Big Data Open Platform for Intelligent Transportation
Link to China Daily article
5) Kirkland, Washington Using Technology to Keep Traffic Moving
Link to KIRO-TV story
http://www.kiro7.com/news/local/intelligent-traffic-could-ease-kirkland-commute/468239861
MARITIME
6) African Ports Embrace Big Data
Link to Port Strategy article
http://www.portstrategy.com/news101/world/africa/african-ports-embrace-big-data
7) Port of Houston Authority Rebrands as Port Houston
Link to American Journal of Transportation article
https://www.ajot.com/news/port-of-houston-authority-rebrands-as-port-houston
Link to news release
OTHER
8) Interview with Mississippi DOT Executive Director Melinda McGrath
Link to Transportation Radio interview
9) Washington State DOT Eyes Specialty License Plate for Aviation Geeks
Link to Puget Sound Business Journal article
http://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/news/2016/11/17/aviation-license-plate-washington-boeing.html
Link to news release
PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION
10) To Remember Those Killed in Seattle Traffic, 240 Silhouettes
Link to Seattle Times article
RAILROADS
11) Response to Minnesota Derailment Touted as Exemplary
Link to Mankato Free Press article
ROADWAYS
12) Trucks Can Now Bypass Weigh Stations on Three Busy Highways Under New Program
Link to NJ Advance Media article
http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2016/11/new_program_promises_to_ease_truck_traffic_near_we.html
Link to news release
13) How Sensors, Smartphones Can Bring the Road Solutions We Need
Link to Government Technology article
TELEMATICS
14) Voice Recognition Will Change Way Consumers Interact with Their Cars
Link to Telematics Update article
http://social.telematicsupdate.com/auto-mobility/car-audio-will-be-big-noise-connectivity
TRAFFIC INCIDENT MANAGEMENT
15) Incident Responders to Pennsylvania Drivers: 'Steer Clear of Accident Scenes'
Link to Explore Venango article
http://explorevenango.com/incident-responders-to-pa-drivers-steer-clear-of-accident-scenes/
TRANSIT
16) Optimizing Transit Data with Digital Signage
Link to blog in Mass Transit
http://www.masstransitmag.com/article/12279569/optimizing-transit-data-with-digital-signage
VEHICLES
17) Fiat Chrysler Teams with Amazon to Sell Cars Online
Link to Reuters article
http://www.reuters.com/article/us-fiatchrysler-amazon-idUSKBN13D1SI
18) Operation, Testing Data Could Drive Autonomous Vehicle Safety, Regulations
Link to GCN article
https://gcn.com/articles/2016/11/17/data-regulation-autonomous-vehicles.aspx
19) Volvo Introduces Remote Fueling, Repair and Wash Concierge Services
Link to CNET article
https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/volvo-concierge-app-xc90-s90-filld/
Link to news release
News Releases
1) APTA: Commuter Rail Industry Has Made Significant Progress on Positive Train Control
2) New Jersey Transit Creates Commuter Tool Kit to Provide Customers with Transit Information
3) New Weather Reporting System Available at Methow Valley State Airport in Washington
4) GE and Maersk Drilling to Pilot Marine Digital Transformation
5) Maritime New Zealand Says All Lighthouses and Maritime Radio Functioning Well in Earthquake Zone
6) SpeedCast, Axxess Marine Partner on Self-Service Portal for Superyacht Customers
7) RwandAir Acquires Two Brand New Boeing 737-800NGs with Inflight Connectivity
8) American Airlines Helps Travelers Identify Sources of Reliable Flight Information
9) Bartco UK and Signature France Announce Partnership
Friday Bonus
This has been around for a few years, but I just discovered it. It's a new form of transportation, the GlideCycle.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wf5RH5NEa0
Upcoming Events
Parking Industry Exhibition – March 5-8 – Rosemont, Illinois
https://pieshow.parkingtoday.com/
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