[TCN] Friday, September 27, 2013

 

Transportation Communications Newsletter

 

Friday, September 27, 2013 – ISSN 1529-1057

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AVIATION

 

1) FAA Panel Backs Easing Electronic Device Restrictions on Planes

Link to AP article:

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/09/26/faa-panel-backs-easing-electronic-device-restrictions-on-planes/

 

2) Portland, Oregon Airport Sued by ACLU Over Rejection of Anti-Clearcutting Ad

Link to article in The Oregonian:

http://www.oregonlive.com/mapes/index.ssf/2013/09/portland_airport_sued_by_aclu.html

 

3) Report: Social Media to Define India's Air Transport Landscape

Link to article in the Economic Times:

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/transportation/airlines-/-aviation/social-media-to-define-indias-air-transport-landscape-report/articleshow/23114926.cms

 

CAMERAS

 

4) UK Government Proposal Would Curb Use of Cameras for Parking Violations

Link to article in the Burton Mail:

http://www.burtonmail.co.uk/News/National-News/Bid-to-put-brake-on-parking-spies-1-7828712.xnf

 

SAFETY / SECURITY

 

5) Four California 'Cone Zone' Crashes Lead to Safety Warning

Link to article in The Sacramento Bee:

http://www.sacbee.com/2013/09/25/5768916/four-california-cone-zone-crashes.html

 

6) Poll Shows Widespread Support for Texting-While-Driving Ban in Texas

Link to story on KUHF Radio:

http://app1.kuhf.org/articles/1380215991-KUHF-KHOU-Poll-Shows-Widespread-Support-For-Texting-While-Driving-Ban.html

 

7) Indian Road Ministry Mulls CCTVs, GPS in Public Transport to Improve Safety for Women

Link to Press Trust of India article:

http://zeenews.india.com/news/nation/women-safety-road-ministry-mulls-cctvs-gps-in-public-transport_879697.html

 

TRANSIT

 

8) A Multimedia Project Designed to Humanize Public Bus Drivers in Richmond, Virginia

Link to blog on The Atlantic Cities:

http://www.theatlanticcities.com/commute/2013/09/these-stark-poignant-portraits-remind-you-bus-drivers-are-people-too/7040/

 

VEHICLES

 

9) GM Bets on Developers of All Ages, Including Teens

Link to article on Minyanville:

http://www.minyanville.com/trading-and-investing/stocks/articles/GM-Bets-on-App-Developers-of/9/27/2013/id/51964

 

10) Evaluating Collision Avoidance Systems

Link to video on CNBC's Power Lunch:

http://video.cnbc.com/gallery/?video=3000203045

 

 

News Releases

1) One of Nation's Most Advanced 511 Driver Information Systems Gets Even Better with Inrix Data

2) GEWI Introduces New TIC Brochure

3) Coalition for Healthful Airports Established for 'Best Practices' for Health and Wellness in Airports

4) FTA Seeks Comment on Ways to Strengthen, Coordinate Transit Safety and Asset Management

5) TriMet Kicks Off Open Data Series, Discusses Future of Transit Apps

6) OmniAir Certification Services Issues Interoperability Certification Award to GeoToll and Star Systems

7) NATO and Russia Hold Counter-Terror Exercise with Air Traffic Coordination

8) Transportation Professionals from 19 Countries Share Best Practices at International Bridge, Tunnel & Turnpike Association's Annual Meeting in Vancouver

 

 

Friday Bonus

I'm sure these are actors but this drunk driving PSA is effective in its own unusual way.

http://youtu.be/TADO4LG29bs

 

 

Upcoming Events

Airport Consultants Council Annual Conference & Exposition – November 11-13 – Tucson, Arizona

http://acconline.org/c/e/annual/AC.aspx

 

 

Today in Transportation History    

1903 **110^th anniversary** The Fast Mail derailed near Danville, Virginia killing 11 people.  The incident became known as the wreck of Old 97.

http://www.blueridgeinstitute.org/ballads/old97.html

 

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