[TCN] Wednesday, July 30, 2014

 

Transportation Communications Newsletter

 

Wednesday, July 30, 2014 – ISSN 1529-1057

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The highly anticipated ITS 3C Summit is just around the corner! With less than 60 days until the premier regional meeting, event deadlines are quickly approaching. Register for the event by TOMORROW to secure the discounted rate. This Friday, August 1, is the last day to reserve an exhibit booth, and discounted hotel rates will expire August 14. The Gulf Region ITS, ITS Florida, and ITS Georgia state chapters will host the ITS 3C Summit September 14 -  17 in Mobile, Alabama. Join fellow transportation industry professionals, local and state officials, engineers, planners, and emergency management personnel from across the southeast for a jam-packed event. The program will feature informative technical sessions, challenging discussions, advanced training, technical tours, an innovative technology showcase, and of course some networking and social event you don't want to miss! Additionally, DOT CEO directors from across the southeast will gather for a DOT CEO roundtable to discuss important industry topics and share their state's respective experiences. Stay up to date with ITS 3C Summit happenings on the event website www.its3csummit.com.   See you soon!

 

 

AVIATION

 

1) Aviation Industry Seeks Information for Places to Avoid

Link to article in USA Today:

http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2014/07/29/aviation-security-icao-iata/13326801/

 

2) FAA Wants Angle-of-Attack Systems in General Aviation Aircraft

Link to article from AOPA:

http://www.aopa.org/News-and-Video/All-News/2014/July/29/FAA-wants-angle-of-attack-systems-in-GA-aircraft

 

ELECTRONIC TOLLING

 

3) US-Canadian Bridges in Niagara Falls Area to Start Taking E-ZPass on August 11

Link to article in the Niagara Gazette:

http://www.niagara-gazette.com/local/x1927895345/Border-bridges-to-start-taking-E-ZPass-on-Aug-11

 

INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION

 

4) Taking a Smart Approach to Tackling Urban Gridlock

Link to commentary in Gulf News:

http://gulfnews.com/business/opinion/taking-a-smart-approach-to-tackling-urban-gridlock-1.1365321

 

OTHER

 

5) Latest Issue of Texas Transportation Researcher Focuses on Connected Roads

Link to publication:

http://tti.tamu.edu/2014/06/01/connected-cars-smarter-roads-safer-texas/

 

SAFETY / SECURITY

 

6) Technology that Could Save You from a Truck Wreck

Link to story on CNBC:

http://www.cnbc.com/id/101875579

 

TRAFFIC INCIDENT MANAGEMENT

 

7) Colorado Traffic Operations Center a Busy Place During Heavy Rain Storms

Link to story on KDVR-TV:

http://kdvr.com/2014/07/29/traffic-operations-center-an-active-place-during-heavy-rain-storms/

 

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

 

8) Apple Wins Patent for Crowd-Sourced Traffic Navigation

Link to article on CNET:

http://www.cnet.com/news/apple-crowdsourced-traffic-system-would-account-for-stop-lights/

 

VEHICLES

 

9) Driverless Cars Set to Hit UK Roads

Link to article on MarketWatch:

http://blogs.marketwatch.com/themargin/2014/07/30/no-steering-wheel-no-problem-driverless-cars-set-to-hit-u-k-roads/

 

 

News Releases

1) Reports of UK Police Seizing Mobile Phones after Every Road Traffic Collision Are Inaccurate

 

 

Upcoming Events

ITS California Annual Meeting and Exhibition – October 14-16 – Santa Clara, California

http://www.itscalifornia.org/index.php/meetings/annual-meeting

 

 

Today in Transportation History    

1969 **45th anniversary** President Richard Nixon made his first visit to South Vietnam as president.  

http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0710/40433.html

 

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