[TCN] Monday, September 9, 2013

 

Transportation Communications Newsletter

 

Monday, September 9, 2013 – ISSN 1529-1057

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17^th IRF World Meeting & Exhibition – November 10-14, 2013

 

There are only two months left until the opening of the 17^th IRF World Meeting & Exhibition in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, November 10-14, 2013.  Don't miss this incredible opportunity to interact with hundreds of influential road and transport industry experts and decision makers from around the globe while simultaneously accessing one of the largest and most dynamic regional infrastructure markets.  The event's comprehensive executive and technical session program encompasses eleven distinct themes of surface transportation and addresses current and future industry challenges and solutions.    Register today to take advantage of Early Bird rates (expires on September 16).  To view the Program and for more information on registration, obtaining a visa, hotel reservations, exhibiting or sponsorship, visit www.irf2013.org.

 

 

AVIATION

 

1) Airport Mobile Options Dominated by Verizon and AT&T

Link to story on CNBC:

http://www.cnbc.com/id/100991405

Link to news release: http://goo.gl/Sm3DqR

 

2) Technology Can Speed Passenger Processing at Airports

Link to article in the Las Vegas Review-Journal:

http://www.reviewjournal.com/business/aviation/technology-can-speed-passenger-processing-airports

 

3) After an Airline Mishap, Painting Over Your Logo Isn't Terribly Effective

Link to article in Bloomberg Businessweek:

http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2013-09-09/after-an-airline-mishap-painting-over-your-logo-isnt-terribly-effective

 

CAMERAS

 

4) Michigan Bill Regulates Use of Devices to Photograph License Plates

Link to AP article:

http://www.freep.com/article/20130908/NEWS06/309080123/license-plants-legislation-photographs-devices

 

PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION

 

5) Engaging the Public in Critical Disaster Planning and Decision Making: Workshop Summary

Link to summary from the Institute of Medicine of the National Academies:

http://trb.org/Main/Blurbs/169459.aspx

 

SAFETY / SECURITY

 

6) Looking for Innovation on Disaster Communication

Link to article in FCW:

http://fcw.com/articles/2013/09/06/innovation-disaster-communication.aspx

 

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

 

7) Study: Twitter Can Help Solve Transport Problems

Link to ANI article:

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tech/social-media/Twitter-can-help-solve-transport-problems-Study/articleshow/22432294.cms

 

8) Officials in Cebu, Philippines Eye Using Mascots to Man Traffic

Link to article in the Sun.Star Cebu:

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/local-news/2013/09/08/mascots-eyed-man-traffic-302095

 

VEHICLES

 

9) Bill Shuster: Driverless Cars Are 'the Future of Transportation'

Link to article in Politico:

http://www.politico.com/story/2013/09/driverless-cars-transportation-future-96438.html

 

10) Nissan-Beijing Traffic System to Help Ease World's Worst Commute

Link to Bloomberg article:

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-09-09/nissan-beijing-traffic-system-to-help-ease-world-s-worst-commute.html

 

11) Lawsuit Seeks Hawaii Driver's License Exam in Other Languages

Link to story on KHON-TV:

http://www.khon2.com/2013/09/06/lawsuit-seeks-drivers-license-exam-in-other-languages/

 

12) Nissan Presents Smartwatch Concept

Link to article on Engadget:

http://www.engadget.com/2013/09/08/nissan-nismo-smartwatch-concept/#continued

 

13) Volkswagen Launches Car-Net as a Weak Link to the Web

Link to article on ReadWriteDrive:

http://readwrite.com/2013/09/09/volkswagen-car-net-connectivity-service

 

14) Study Compares Infotainment Operating System of Germany Premium Car Manufacturers

Link to article in automotiveIT:

http://www.automotiveit.com/point-of-view-hmi-still-has-way-to-go/news/id-008650

Link to article in carIT: http://goo.gl/c4ek1V (in German)

 

15) Your Car: The Next Frontier for Personal IT

Link to article on ITworld:

http://www.itworld.com/data-center/372144/your-car-next-frontier-personal-it

 

 

News Releases

1) Mediamobile, Partners Launch First European RDS-TMC Traffic Service Covering 19 European Nations

 

 

Upcoming Events

Webinar: Discoveries in DC and Delft: Reflections on the Future of Transportation Research and Education – September 18

http://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDOTVOLPE/bulletins/89c640

 

 

Today in Transportation History    

1943 **70^th anniversary** Allied troops landed on mainland Italy during World War II.

http://nuke.montecassinotour.com/OPERATIONAVALANCHETHELANDINGATSALERNO/tabid/86/Default.aspx 

 

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