Transportation Communications Newsletter
Thursday, September 12, 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) FAA Reports Increase in Air-Traffic Mistakes
Link to article in USA Today:
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/09/12/faa-errors-airlines/2803759/
2) Glitch Hits Mobile Boarding Passes at US Airways
Link to AP article:
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/glitch-hits-mobile-boarding-passes-225624279.html
3) Airports Take On New Roles as Media Owners, Offering Passengers Interactive Experiences
Link to article in Passenger Terminal World:
http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/adc7d37c#/adc7d37c/26
ELECTRONIC TOLLING
4) E-ZPasses Get Read All Over New York (Not Just at Toll Booths)
Link to article and video in Forbes:
MARITIME
5) Funding Approved for Maritime Communication and Intelligence Center in Nigeria
Link to article in The Nation:
http://thenationonlineng.net/new/sea-ports-intelligence-centre-to-cost-n2-4b/
OTHER
6) Police in New South Wales Using iPads to More Quickly Issue Traffic Violations
Link to article on ZDNet:
http://www.zdnet.com/nsw-police-driving-ipad-minis-in-traffic-notices-app-trial-7000020588/
PARKING
7) Officials in San Carlos, California Hope Sensor Technology Used for Smart Parking Could Be Used in Other Ways
Link to article in Government Technology:
http://www.govtech.com/local/Will-San-Carlos-Calif-Expand-Sensor-Technology-Use.html
PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION
8) New Jersey Transit Board Kept Lawsuit Payouts from Public View
Link to article in The Record:
http://www.northjersey.com/news/state/NJ_Transit_board_kept_lawsuit_payouts_from_public_view.html
9) Transportation Agencies Seem Slow to Adopt Vine
Link to Talking Transportation blog:
RAILROADS
10) Maine Railroad Relies on Labeling for Safety
Link to article in the Portland Press Herald:
http://www.pressherald.com/news/pam-am-railways-official-we-label-check-cars_2013-09-12.html
ROADWAYS
11) Seeing Double on I-17 in Arizona? It's a Sign of Safer Times
Link to article in The Arizona Republic:
http://www.azcentral.com/news/arizona/articles/20130904arizona-i-17-road-signs-doubled-up.html
News Releases
1) Three EU Projects Join Forces to Suggest Policy Improvements in Infomobility
3) Garmin Provides Navigation with 3D City Models for Mercedes-Benz Concept Car at IAA 2013
4) Delphi Introduces Unique Plug-and-Play Connected Car Solution in Europe
Upcoming Events
Heart of America Trucking Show – October 18-19 – Kansas City, Kansas
http://www.ooidatruckshow.com/
Today in Transportation History
1958 **55th anniversary** Jack Kilby demonstrated the first integrated circuit to management at Texas Instruments.
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