[TCN] Tuesday, December 10, 2013

 

Transportation Communications Newsletter

 

Tuesday, December 10, 2013 – ISSN 1529-1057

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AVIATION

 

1) In-Flight Cell Calls? No Way, Say Federal Lawmakers

Link to article in The Hill:

http://thehill.com/blogs/transportation-report/aviation/192498-bill-would-ban-in-flight-phone-calls

 

2) NATS Blames Touch Screen Tool for UK Air-Traffic Glitch

Link to article in Air Traffic Management:

http://www.airtrafficmanagement.net/2013/12/nats-blames-touch-screen-tool-for-glitch/

 

3) The Tech-Friendliest Airlines: Wi-Fi and Gadgets on Planes

Link to article on Tom's Guide:

http://www.tomsguide.com/us/tech-friendliest-airlines-gadgets-wifi,review-1975.html

 

CAMERAS

 

4) Iowa Transportation Commission OKs Strict Rules on Traffic Cameras

Link to article in The Des Moines Register:

http://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2013/12/10/iowa-transportation-commission-oks-strict-rules-on-traffic-cameras/article

 

5) Appleton, Wisconsin's Expanding Network of Traffic Cameras

Link to story on WBAY-TV:

http://www.wbay.com/story/24175926/2013/12/09/appletons-expanding-network-of-traffic-cameras

 

CARTOGRAPHY

 

6) A Beautiful New Public Transit Map Shows How New York and New Jersey Connect

Link to blog on The Atlantic Cities:

http://www.theatlanticcities.com/commute/2013/12/beautiful-new-map-shows-how-new-york-and-new-jersey-connect/7834/

 

OTHER

 

7) Florida Cabinet OKs Virtual Insurance 'Cards'

Link to News Service of Florida article:

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/os-cabinet-smartphones-insurance-20131210,0,3842666.story

 

8) Five Tips from Los Angeles' Favorite Traffic Cop on Keeping Public Interactions Positive

Link to article on PoliceOne:

http://www.policeone.com/police-heroes/articles/6656601-5-tips-from-LAs-favorite-traffic-cop/

 

9) Florida DOT's SunGuide Disseminator – December 2013

Link to newsletter:

http://www.dot.state.fl.us/TrafficOperations/Newsletters/2013/2013-Dec.pdf

 

10) Today at Gulf Traffic

Link to videos:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H9hQCeQXzGk (Day 1)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPoGDWQkXJQ (Day 2)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXxg9L8Zj7Q (Day 3)

 

PARKING

 

11) Off-Airport Parking Industry is Adapting to Paperless Technologies

Link to article on Travel News Daily:

http://www.traveldailynews.com/news/article/58084/off-airport-parking-industry-is-adapting

 

RAILROADS

 

12) Audit: New York State DOT Lacks Records on Railroad Bridge Inspections

Link to AP article:

http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2013/12/09/audit-state-dot-lacks-records-on-railroad-bridge-inspections/

 

13) UK Rail Safety and Standards Board Working on Two Traffic Management Innovations

Link to article in the Railway Gazette:

http://www.railwaygazette.com/news/single-view/view/traffic-management-innovation.html

 

ROADWAYS

 

14) New Jersey Snow-Fighting Operation Tracked by GPS, Weather Sensors

Link to article in The Star-Ledger:

http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2013/12/nj_snow_fighting_operation_tracked_by_gps_weather_sensors.html

 

SAFETY / SECURITY

 

15) Coach Crash-Prevention System Tracks Drivers' Eyes

Link to BBC News story:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-25298346

 

TELEMATICS

 

16) Automakers Putting the 'Mobile' Into Mobility in China

Link to Xinhua article:

http://www.ecns.cn/business/2013/12-10/91997.shtml  

 

TRAFFIC INCIDENT MANAGEMENT

 

17) The Responder – December 2013

Link to newsletter:

http://timnetwork.org/2013/12/the-responder-december-2013/

 

TRANSIT

 

18) Delayed Train? Skeptical Boss? New York MTA Will Give Passengers a Late Note

Link to article in The New York Times:

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/10/nyregion/delayed-train-skeptical-boss-mta-will-give-passengers-a-late-note.html

 

19) Social, Environmental and Economic Impacts of Bus Rapid Transit

Link to video from Embarq:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-sNYTVKdCo

 

20) Command-Level Decision Making for Transit Emergency Managers

Link to report from the Transportation Research Board:

http://www.trb.org/Main/Blurbs/169839.aspx

 

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

 

21) New Traffic Command Center Opened in Nairobi by Kenyan President

Link to article in The Standard:

http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/?articleID=2000099808&story_title=uhuru-unveils-new-traffic-command-centre

 

22) California Ports to Test Congestion-Reduction Software

Link to article in Transport Topics:

http://www.ttnews.com/articles/basetemplate.aspx?storyid=33669&t=Calif-Ports-to-Test-Congestion-Reduction-Software

 

23) New Intelligent Traffic Light System Expected to Reduce Gridlock in Kuala Lumpur

Link to article in The Star:

http://www.thestar.com.my/News/Community/2013/12/10/Clearing-up-congestion-New-intelligent-traffic-light-system-expected-to-reduce-gridlock-in-KL.aspx

 

24) Steps Needed for Integrating DC Patchwork of Transit Information and Technology

Link to blog from Mobility Lab:

http://mobilitylab.org/2013/12/10/steps-needed-for-integrating-d-c-patchwork-of-transit-information-and-technology/

 

VEHICLES

 

25) Survey: Gen Y Wants Self-Driving Car Features

Link to article in USA Today:

http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2013/12/09/self-driving-accenture/3914873/

 

26) 4G LTE and the Future of the Connected Car

Link to articles on Telematics Update:

http://analysis.telematicsupdate.com/infotainment/4g-lte-and-future-connected-car-part-i (Part 1)

http://analysis.telematicsupdate.com/infotainment/4g-lte-and-future-connected-car-part-ii (Part 2)

 

 

News Releases

1) EU Extends the Use of Electronic Devices on Planes

2) Google Transit Launches in South East Queensland

3) Global ITS Market Expected to Reach $30.2 Billion by 2019: Transparency Market Research

4) Global Road Safety Partnership Wins Prince Michael International Road Safety Award

5) Deutsche Telekom and Un-Blinking Technologies Introduce iCar M2M Solution for US Car Dealers and Their Customers

6) South Dakota Launches 511 Traveler Information App for iPhone

7) Louisiana DOTD Announces State Farm Sponsorship of Motorist Assistance Patrol Program

8) New Nevada Interstate Truck Stop Maps Offer Important Information for Truck Commerce and RV Travelers

 

 

Upcoming Events

Webcast: The Who and What – Bus Rapid Transit Riders and Systems in the US – December 12

http://www.cutr.usf.edu/2013/11/upcoming-cutr-webcast-bus-rapid-transit-riders/

 

 

Today in Transportation History    

1868 **145^th anniversary** The world's first traffic signal was installed in London.

http://www.theengineer.co.uk/journals/pdf/21803.pdf

 

2013 Mary Barra was announced as the next CEO of General Motors.  The first woman to lead a major US car company.

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/gm-names-mary-barra-ceo-145738844.html

 

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