Transportation Communications Newsletter
Thursday, August 29, 2013 – ISSN 1529-1057
Telematics for Fleet Management USA 2013 (November 20-21, Atlanta, GA) will discuss how to engage cross industry partners as consolidation and new technologies drastically change the landscape of fleet telematics.
Expert speakers confirmed include Donlen, Penske, Ryder, Daimler, Volvo, Telogis, Garmin, PeopleNet and FMCSA to name a few. The event will feature 200+ delegates, 30+ senior level speakers, 25+ business focused sessions, and 20+ hours of networking.
Key topics include ELD regulation, standardized platforms and data sets, green vehicles, autonomous freight, commercial insurance and key business model and service options to stay relevant in the changing market.
Click here for more information
AVIATION
1) Maine's Norridgewock Airport Imperiled By Radio-Frequency Jamming, Police Say
Link to article in the Morning Sentinel:
2) Los Angeles World Airports to Focus on New Marketing Campaigns for Ontario Airport
Link to article in the Daily Bulletin:
http://www.dailybulletin.com/business/20130827/lawa-to-focus-on-new-marketing-campaigns-for-ont
3) National Geographic Channel Program to Feature Behind Scenes Look at Dubai Airport
Link to article in the Khaleej Times:
BICYCLES / PEDESTRIANS
4) Study: One in Five High School Students Using Digital Devices While Crossing Street
Link to article on Transportation Nation:
5) Chicago DOT Launches New Online Clearinghouse: 'Complete Streets Chicago'
Link to Streetsblog Chicago:
GPS / NAVIGATION
6) Auto Rickshaws in Chennai to Be Fitted with GPS, Panic Button
Link to article in The Times of India:
7) Golf Courses Take Note: Use GPS to Curb Slow Play
Link to article in Golf Digest:
http://www.golfdigest.com/golf-equipment/blogs/newstuff/2013/08/golf-courses-take-note-use-gps.html
INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION
8) How to Unjam Traffic: It's Not the Car That Matters. It's the Way You Use It.
Link to article in Slate:
PARKING
9) Parking App Allows Citizens to Issue Disabled Parking Violation Tickets
Link to story on KWCH-TV:
PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION
10) North Carolina DOT Creates Lesson Plan on Walking, Biking Safety
Link to story on the North Carolina News Network:
http://www.ncnn.com/edit-news/8694-ncdot-creates-lesson-plan-on-walking-biking-safety
RAILROADS
11) Michigan Amtrak Trains to Get Wi-Fi Thanks to $1 Million in MDOT Funds
Link to article on MLive:
http://www.mlive.com/business/index.ssf/2013/08/michigan_amtrak_trains_to_get.html
SAFETY / SECURITY
12) Text a Driver in New Jersey, and You Could See Your Day in Court
Link to story on CNN:
http://www.cnn.com/2013/08/29/us/new-jersey-texting-crash-sender-liable/
TAXIS / RIDESHARING
13) The Future of Social Transportation: Bandwagon is Helping You Share Cab Rides
Link to article in Fast Company:
TRANSIT
14) Pro-Palestine Bus Ads Spark Debate in Vancouver, British Columbia
Link to story on CTV:
http://bc.ctvnews.ca/pro-palestine-bus-ads-spark-debate-in-vancouver-1.1431356
VEHICLES
15) Honda Touts Technology to Cut Pedestrian, Motorcycle Deaths
Link to article in The Detroit News:
16) US DOT Posts Final Agenda for ITS Connected Vehicle Public Meeting
Link to agenda:
http://www.its.dot.gov/meetings/cv_publicmeeting_sep2013.htm
News Releases
1) State DOTs Use Smart Technology to Keep Infrastructure Operating Safely
2) GEWI TIC Software Connects Traffic and Navigation
4) Virginia Governor Announces New Park-and-Ride Resources to Help Travelers
5) Michigan State Trooper Featured in Statewide Campaign Promoting 'Move Over' Law
6) 'The Source' Newsletter from Information Station Specialists – August 2013
Upcoming Events
Aviation Week MRO Europe – September 24-26 – London
http://events.aviationweek.com/current/meu/index.htm
Today in Transportation History
1898 **115th anniversary** The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company was incorporated.
http://www.goodyear.com/corporate/history/history_overview.html
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