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Selasa, 30 Desember 2014

[TCN] Tuesday, December 30, 2014

Transportation Communications Newsletter

Tuesday, December 30, 2014 – ISSN 1529-1057

AVIATION

1) Bob Hope Airport Confronts Identity Crisis; Hunts for a Glam New Identity

Link to story on KPCC Radio:

http://www.scpr.org/news/2014/12/29/48791/bob-hope-airport-confronts-identity-crisis-hunts-f/

2) Why Planes Don't Live Stream Data

Link to story from CNN:

http://kwgn.com/2014/12/29/why-planes-dont-live-stream-data/

3) United and Orbitz Take Aim at 'Hidden City' Airline Ticketing Startup

Link to article on MarketWatch:

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/united-and-orbitz-take-aim-at-22-year-olds-hidden-city-airline-ticketing-startup-2014-12-30

BICYCLES / PEDESTRIANS

4) A New Bicycle Dashboard, Inspired by Audi

Link to article in the Los Angeles Times:

http://www.latimes.com/business/technology/la-fi-tn-a-new-bicycle-dashboard-inspired-by-audi-20141229-story.html

Link to additional information

CAMERAS

5) Red-Light Cameras Fade as Speed Cams Get Green Light

Link to AP article:

http://www.northjersey.com/news/red-light-cameras-fade-as-speed-cams-get-green-light-1.1183305

GPS / NAVIGATION

6) Korean In-Car Navigation Startup Launches Augmented Reality Driving System

Link to article on e27:

http://e27.co/korean-in-car-navigation-startup-launches-augmented-reality-driving-system-20141230/

Link to further information (in Korean)

MARITIME

7) Theft and Vandalism of Aids to Navigation Equipment – A Challenge to Safety

Link to article in the UNCTAD Transport Newsletter:

http://bit.ly/1twVefv

8) Port E-Cargo Tracking to Boost Customs Duty Collection in Tanzania

Link to article on Daily News:

http://www.dailynews.co.tz/index.php/biz/39898-port-e-cargo-tracking-to-boost-collection

OTHER

9) Luxembourg Drivers to be Fined for Offenses Abroad

Link to article in Luxemburger Wort:

http://www.wort.lu/en/luxembourg/eu-cross-border-traffic-enforcement-luxembourg-drivers-to-be-fined-for-offences-abroad-54a2db3e0c88b46a8ce4db64

10) Gujarat to Hold National Traffic Technology Summit

Link to article on WebIndia123:

http://news.webindia123.com/news/Articles/India/20141231/2520347.html

11) Wi-Fi-Enable School Bus Brings Internet to Kids with No Connection at Home

Link to article on The Hechinger Report:

http://hechingerreport.org/content/kids-no-internet-home-parking-wifi-enabled-school-bus-near-trailer-park_18464/

ROADWAYS

12) Europe's Smart Highway Will Shepherd Cars from Rotterdam to Vienna

Link to article in IEEE Spectrum:

http://spectrum.ieee.org/transportation/advanced-cars/europes-smart-highway-will-shepherd-cars-from-rotterdam-to-vienna

13) Toronto Traffic Road Signs Take 'Positive' Spin

Link to article in the Toronto Star:

http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/transportation/2014/12/29/toronto_traffic_road_signs_take_positive_spin.html

SAFETY / SECURITY

14) Vietnam Seeks High-Tech Solution to Traffic Death Toll

Link to article in Thanh Nien News:

http://www.thanhniennews.com/society/vietnam-seeks-hightech-solution-to-traffic-death-toll-36905.html

15) California Officials Hope New App Helps Decrease DUI

Link to article in the Ventura County Star:

http://www.vcstar.com/news/local-news/ventura/officials-hope-new-app-helps-decrease-dui_25080759

Link to news release

TRANSIT

16) Deal Signed for Smartcards on Athens Public Transport

Link to article in Kathimerini:

http://www.ekathimerini.com/4dcgi/_w_articles_wsite1_1_29/12/2014_545798

17) BART Terminates Agreement to Provide Wi-Fi in Downtown San Francisco, Oakland

Link to Bay City News article:

http://www.sfexaminer.com/sanfrancisco/bart-terminates-agreement-to-provide-wi-fi-in-downtown-sf-oakland/Content?oid=2915416

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

18) EU Promises More Accurate Real-Time Traffic Information

Link to article on Handy Shipping Guide:

http://www.handyshippingguide.com/shipping-news/whether-hauling-freight-or-private-motorist-eu-promises-more-accurate-real-time-traffic-information_6059

VEHICLES

19) BMW's ConnectedDrive Store to be Available in US in 2015

Link to article on ITTechPortal:

http://www.itproportal.com/2014/12/30/bmw-brings-downloadable-apps-us-cars/

20) More Center-Screen Info Moves in Front of Driver

Link to article in Automotive News:

http://www.autonews.com/article/20141229/OEM03/312299991/shifting-eyes-back-to-the-road-ahead

21) Top 10 Innovations in Automobile Industry in 2014

Link to article in the Economic Times:

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/auto/news/auto-technology/top-10-innovations-in-automobile-industry-in-2014/articleshow/45688058.cms

News Releases

1) Ford, AccuWeather to Provide Hyper-Local Forecasts Minute-by-Minute Through Sync AppLink

2) Ford Sync AppLink and Life360 Introduce New Feature to Help Drivers Focus on Road and Stay Connected to Family

3) FCC Announces Availability of PSAP Text-to-911 Certification and Readiness Form

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Senin, 29 Desember 2014

[TCN] Monday, December 29, 2014

Transportation Communications Newsletter

Monday, December 29, 2014 – ISSN 1529-1057

AVIATION

1) How iPads Are Replacing Waiters in Airports Around the US

Link to article on Digital Trends:

http://www.digitaltrends.com/photography/ipads-are-replacing-waiters-in-airport-restaurants/

ELECTRONIC TOLLING

2) Hungary Unready for Extended E-Toll System Days Before Its Launch

Link to article on Portfolio.hu:

http://www.portfolio.hu/en/economy/hungary_unready_for_extended_e-toll_system_days_before_its_launch.28912.html

GPS / NAVIGATION

3) Russian Startup Livemap Lands $300,000 Grant for Its Motorcycle Helmet with Built-In Navigation

Link to article on TechCrunch:

http://techcrunch.com/2014/12/28/russian-startup-livemap-lands-300k-grant-for-its-motorcycle-helmet-with-built-in-navigation/

Link to further information

PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION

4) North Dakota Attorney General: Bismarck Transit System Broke Open Records Law

Link to AP article:

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/dec/26/ag-bismarck-transit-system-broke-open-records-law/

Link to opinion

RAILROADS

5) Amtrak Raises Safety Awareness as Part of Vermonter Rerouting

Link to article in Progressive Railroading:

http://www.progressiverailroading.com/amtrak/news/Amtrak-raises-safety-awareness-as-part-of-Vermonter-service-expansion--43006

SAFETY / SECURITY

6) New Iowa DOT Safety Data Website Now Available

Link to article on Transportation Matters for Iowa:

http://www.transportationmatters.iowadot.gov/2014/12/bringing-it-all-together-new-safety-data-website-now-available.html

TAXIS / RIDESHARING

7) Delhi's New Rules for Radio Taxis: GPS, Display of Helpline Numbers a Must

Link to story on NDTV:

http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/delhi-s-new-rules-for-radio-taxis-gps-display-of-helpline-numbers-a-must-641462

TRANSIT

8) Waiting for a SMART Bus in Michigan? You Can Track It Online or by Text

Link to article in the Detroit Free Press:

http://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2014/12/29/smart-ddot-track-buses/20975487/

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

9) Colorado DOT Creates New Position to Make Mountain Corridor Travel Better

Link to story on KCNC-TV:

http://denver.cbslocal.com/2014/12/28/cdot-creates-new-position-to-make-mountain-corridor-travel-better/

VEHICLES

10) Connected Cars Overtake Video Games at Electronics Show

Link to Bloomberg article:

http://www.businessweek.com/news/2014-12-29/connected-cars-overtake-video-games-at-electronics-show

11) Hyundai Motor Boosts Automotive Chip Business

Link to article in The Korea Times:

http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/tech/2014/12/133_170672.html

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Jumat, 26 Desember 2014

[TCN] Friday, December 26, 2014

Transportation Communications Newsletter

Friday, December 26, 2014 – ISSN 1529-1057

Happy Boxing Day!

AVIATION

1) Man Kicked Off Flight for Having a Tantrum Over Christmas Greeting

Link to article in the New York Post:

http://nypost.com/2014/12/25/plane-passenger-tossed-after-angry-reaction-to-merry-christmas/

MARITIME

2) Japan, China to Hold 'Maritime Hotline' Talks

Link to story on NHK:

http://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/english/news/20141226_05.html

3) Philippines to Set Up Maritime Domain Awareness Centers

Link to article from the Philippine News Agency:

http://www.interaksyon.com/article/101874/pn-to-set-up-maritime-domain-awareness-centers-to-acquire-new-weaponry

RAILROADS

4) Pair Arrested for Leaking User Data for China Train Ticket Sales Website

Link to article in Caixin:

http://english.caixin.com/2014-12-26/100768506.html

SAFETY / SECURITY

5) FHWA Asks Public to Keep an Eye on Guardrails that Plaintiffs Say Turn Into Spears on Impact

Link to Bloomberg article:

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-12-26/guardrail-flaw-reports-sought-by-u-s-as-trinity-scrutiny-grows.html

Link to news release

TELEMATICS

6) Apple SIM: From iPads to Connected Cars

Link to article on Bidness:

http://www.bidnessetc.com/31573-apple-sim-from-ipads-to-connected-cars/

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

7) Thai Highway Police Set Up Line ID for Motorists to Check Traffic Before Driving

Link to story on Thai PBS:

http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/highway-police-now-line-id-motorists-check-traffic-driving

8) Bumper to Bumper: 20 New Jersey Traffic Hot Spots

Link to article in New Jersey Monthly:

http://njmonthly.com/articles/lifestyle/bumper-to-bumper-20-traffic-hot-spots.html

VEHICLES

9) LG and Mercedes-Benz Team Up to Develop System to Power Self-Driving Cars

Link to article on TechCrunch:

http://techcrunch.com/2014/12/26/lg-mercedes-benz-autonomous-cars/

Link to news release

10) The Conundrum of Connected Cars

Link to article in The Globe and Mail:

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-drive/news/industry-news/the-conundrum-of-connected-cars/article22186385/?cmpid=rss1

News Releases

1) HugTrain App Released as Train Departs for Annual US Tour December 28

2) Colorado Bike and Byways Map Adding Local Information

Friday Bonus

I'll bet none of you found this under your Christmas tree.

http://youtu.be/uQyqplETUFw

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Kamis, 25 Desember 2014

[TCN] Thursday, December 25, 2014

Transportation Communications Newsletter

Thursday, December 25, 2014 – ISSN 1529-1057

Merry Christmas!

AVIATION

1) Heathrow Opens Airport Operations Center

Link to article in Aviation Today:

http://www.aviationtoday.com/the-checklist/Heathrow-Opens-APOC-to-Monitor-Operations_83828.html

2) North Dakota Company's App Could Help Drones Fly Safely

Link to story on Minnesota Public Radio:

http://www.mprnews.org/story/2014/12/23/botlink

3) Aviation Reporter Molly McMillin Leaving Wichita Eagle for the Weekly of Business Aviation

Link to article in the Wichita Business Journal:

http://www.bizjournals.com/wichita/news/2014/12/24/aviation-reporter-molly-mcmillin-moving-on-from.html

4) Does the FAA's Drone Policies Violate the First Amendment?

Link to blog in the Yale Journal of Regulation:

http://www.yalejreg.com/blog/drones-on-parade-by-margot-kaminski

GPS / NAVIGATION

5) Ulster County, New York Considers Requiring Trash Haulers to Have GPS

Link to article in the Daily Freeman:

http://www.dailyfreeman.com/general-news/20141225/trash-haulers-in-ulster-county-could-be-subject-to-gps-tracking-by-resource-recovery-agency

RAILROADS

6) New Law Requires Train Companies to Report to California Emergency Services

Link to story on Capital Public Radio:

http://www.capradio.org/articles/2014/12/24/new-law-requires-train-companies-to-report-to-emergency-services/

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Rabu, 24 Desember 2014

[TCN]

Transportation Communications Newsletter

Wednesday, December 24, 2014 – ISSN 1529-1057

Merry Christmas!

AVIATION

1) Aviation Security – The Cyber Perspective

Link to blog in Government Security News:

http://www.gsnmagazine.com/node/43375

OTHER

2) $1 Spent on State Government Tech, Including Traffic Management, Saves $3.50, Study Finds

Link to article in Computerworld:

http://www.computerworld.com/article/2863157/1-spent-on-state-government-tech-saves-350-study-finds.html

3) The End of Driving – Intertraffic 2015

Link to blog on Scribd:

http://www.scribd.com/doc/249315560/Grush-Niles-The-End-of-Driving-Intertraffic-2015

4) Federal Agencies' (Including US DOT) Steps to Improve Mobile Access to Government Information and Services

Link to report from the US Government Accountability Office:

http://www.gao.gov/assets/670/667693.pdf

PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION

5) Is It Really Illegal to Take Pictures in the Train Station?

Link to article in the Bayonne Community News:

http://www.hudsonreporter.com/view/full_story/26272821/article-Is-it-really-illegal-to-take-pictures-in-the-train-station---Transit-agencies-have-differing-policies-for-photographers--videographers

6) 'Traffic Sign' Exhibition in Vietnam Designed to Promote Safety

Link to article on VietNamNet Bridge:

http://english.vietnamnet.vn/fms/art-entertainment/119534/photos---traffic-signs--exhibition.html

RAILROADS

7) Alaska Railroad's Wendy Lindskoog Works to Improve Relations and Communications with Stakeholders

Link to article in Progressive Railroading:

http://www.progressiverailroading.com/people/article/LRIWs-Woman-of-the-Year-Lindskoog-applies-collaborative-leadership-style-at-Alaska-Railroad--42823

TAXIS / RIDESHARING

8) Uber CEO Indicted in South Korea Over Public Transport Law

Link to Reuters article:

http://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/uber-ceo-indicted-south-korea-over-public-transport-law-n274196

9) Singapore Wants a Driverless Version of Uber

Link to article in the MIT Technology Review:

http://www.technologyreview.com/news/533601/singapore-wants-a-driverless-version-of-uber/

TRANSIT

10) Startups Tap Technology to Create 'Smart Routes' to Provide Greater Mobility Options

Link to article in Metro:

http://www.metro-magazine.com/management-operations/news/292968/startups-tap-technology-to-create-smart-routes-to-provide-greater-mobility-opti

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

11) Colorado DOT Says I-70 Winter Plan is Working

Link to story on KUNC Radio:

http://www.kunc.org/post/snow-jams-holiday-travel-cdot-says-i-70-winter-plan-working

12) Iowa DOT Traveler Information Winter Weather Preparedness

Link to article on The TIM Network:

http://timnetwork.org/2014/12/iowa-winter-weather-preparedness/

News Releases

1) NextGen Santa Cleared by FAA for Around-the-World Flight

2) TV Show 'Innovations' to Feature Cambridge Systematics in Upcoming Episode

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