[TCN] Friday, July 17, 2020

Transportation Communications Newsletter

Friday, July 17, 2020 - Cranford, New Jersey

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Bernie's Notes

Some of the links in today's TCN may not work. At press time a problem with Cloudflare, which provides services to a number of sites, was down and as a result some websites are also down.

AVIATION

1) Former No. 2 Official At Midway Airport Accused Of Violating 'Crucial Federal Safety Protocols'

Chicago Sun-Times

GPS / NAVIGATION

2) Washington State DOT Secretary Wants Mandated GPS Tracking For A Road Usage Charge

Washington Policy Center commentary

MARITIME

3) China To Promote Smart Ship Development

Hellenic Shipping News

ROADWAYS

4) Historic Scenic Byways Meet Modern-Day Social Media In Idaho

The Transporter

5) West Hollywood, California's Transportation Commission Supports A Trans Flag Street Image

WEHOville

TELEMATICS

6) Letting Your Insurer Ride Shotgun, For A Discounted Rate

New York Times

7) Mainstream Automotive Brands Join Push For In-Car Microtransactions 

news.com.au

TRANSIT

8) Visa: Contactless Is The Cornerstone For A Reinvented Public Transportation Experience

PYMNTS.com

9) Capital Investment Grants Program: FTA Should Improve The Effectiveness And Transparency Of Its Reviews

GAO

VEHICLES

10) Intel's Mobileye Will Test Self-Driving Cars At Up To 80 MPH In Germany

Engadget

News Releases

1) Sound Transit Holds Virtual Groundbreaking Ceremony On Federal Way Link Extension

2) Huntsville Transit Rebrands Huntsville Shuttle and HandiRide as Orbit and Access

Friday Bonus

...and the winner of the "Understatement of the Year Award" goes to the Idaho Transportation Department!

 

Upcoming Events

Automated Vehicles Symposium 2020 - July 27-30

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