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Friday, December 9, 2016 – Cranford, New Jersey

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Bernie's Notes

 

Thank you for your responses so far to the modified format of the TCN. The comments have been overwhelmingly in favor of the changes (90%) so, for the time being, I'll continue using the embedded links. I hope those who prefer the old style will continue to be readers and that this switch isn't too disruptive.

 

I hope you've also been enjoying my Transportation Radio interviews. These are a unique way for me to bring you original reporting in an audio format. In addition to seeing the stories in the TCN, you can also subscribe via iTunes, TuneIn and Stitcher. Listen as you're driving or exercising. You'll find the archive of stories at the above links. As always, please share your comments with me at bernie@transportationradio.com.

 

 

AVIATION

 

1) Chances of Privatizing Air Traffic Control Improving, Advocates Say

Voice of America

 

CAMERAS

 

2) Private Company Profiting Off of Taxpayer-Funded DOT Cameras

WHEC-TV

 

3) Mobile Speed Cameras too Much for Canberra, Australia's Aging Adjudication System

Canberra Times

 

4) Harford County, Maryland Sheriff Decides Against Exterior Cameras on School Buses

The Aegis

 

MARITIME

 

5) Danes Test Onboard Internet of Things

Maritime Executive

 

6) Mediterranean Ports Cooperation Platform Launched in Marseilles

ANSAmed

 

RAILROADS

 

7) Help with PTC Implementation: Rail Supply Community Perspectives

Progressive Railroading

 

TELEMATICS

 

8) Vehicle Tech Records Commercial Drivers' Every Move

San Diego Union-Tribune

 

TRANSIT

 

9) Transport for London May Scrap 'Ladies and Gentlemen' for Gender Neutral Announcements

The Independent

 

10) 'Transit' App Now Offering Real-Time Information for Rhode Island Bus Riders

What'sUpNewp

 

11) Study Says 70% of San Francisco Transit Riders Don't Trust Payment Security

San Francisco Examiner

 

12) Buses in St. Joseph, Missouri to be Equipped with Tablet Technology

News-Press Now

 

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

 

13) Traffic Experts Say Growing Traffic Problems in Greece Due, in Part, to Breakdown of Traffic Management Center

Kathimerini

 

14) Transport for London Looks to Data to Improve Services and Cut Congestion

PublicTechnology

 

VEHICLES

 

15) Michigan Governor Signs Law Allowing Public to Buy and Use Fully Self-Driving Cars

Detroit News

 

 

News Releases

1) Illinois' Regional Transportation Authority Launches Interactive Procurement Portal

2) GE Transportation Acquires Iders Inc. – Furthering the Digital Transformation

 

 

Job Posting

 -  Executive Director – TRANSCOM (Transportation Operations Coordinating Committee) – Jersey City, New Jersey

 

 

Friday Bonus

The operator of this boat was supposedly in the bathroom when this happened. Moral: Keep you head out the head while underway.

http://komonews.com/news/local/no-injuries-after-state-ferry-struck-by-unpiloted-boat

 

 

Solicitation

 

 

Upcoming Events

Southwestern Rail Conference – January 12-13 – Dallas

http://texasrailadvocates.org/sw-rail-conference-2017/

 

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