Transportation Communications Newsletter
Friday, September 27, 2013 – ISSN 1529-1057
AVIATION
1) FAA Panel Backs Easing Electronic Device Restrictions on Planes
Link to AP article:
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:
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:
7) Indian Road Ministry Mulls CCTVs, GPS in Public Transport to Improve Safety for Women
Link to Press Trust of India article:
TRANSIT
8) A Multimedia Project Designed to Humanize Public Bus Drivers in Richmond, Virginia
Link to blog on The Atlantic Cities:
VEHICLES
9) GM Bets on Developers of All Ages, Including Teens
Link to article on Minyanville:
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
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
7) NATO and Russia Hold Counter-Terror Exercise with Air Traffic Coordination
Friday Bonus
I'm sure these are actors but this drunk driving PSA is effective in its own unusual way.
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 **110th 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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