[TCN] Friday, August 29, 2014

 

Transportation Communications Newsletter

 

Friday, August 29, 2014 – ISSN 1529-1057

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With the Labor Day holiday upon us, it means the ITS 3C Summit is right around the corner!  Take advantage of this joint meeting and gain a broader perspective on the ITS industry and learn more about the future of transportation technology.  Register today! The Gulf Region ITS, ITS Florida, and ITS Georgia state chapters will host the ITS 3C Summit September 14 -  17 in Mobile, Alabama. Highly anticipated general sessions include a DOT CEO Roundtable featuring DOT directors from ten states across the southeast as well as Connected Vehicles and ITS - End User's Perspectives and Applications panel discussions. The expansive Exhibit Hall will showcase the latest and greatest in ITS from over 50 exhibitors. To round out each day's conference activities, networking events with a local flair will be offered, including an evening aboard the famed USS Alabama, Casino Night benefitting a local charity, and a Dueling Pianos sing-along social event.  If you have already registered for the ITS 3C Summit, remember to begin planning your conference experience by signing up for breakout sessions, training workshops, technical tours, and networking activities. Space is limited, so reserve your spot today. The ITS 3C Summit is an invaluable learning experience for any transportation professional and an exciting opportunity to join other industry leaders in sharing new ideas and forging lasting partnerships in a fun and relaxing learning environment. Stay up to date with ITS 3C Summit happenings on the event website www.its3csummit.com.  Enjoy your holiday weekend, and we hope to see you in Mobile in two weeks!

 

 

AVIATION

 

1) American Airlines Fares Back on Orbitz After Deal

Link to AP article:

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/orbitz-ends-dispute-american-us-201529794.html

Link to news release

 

CAMERAS

 

2) Levi's Stadium Camera System Keeping Watchful Eye on Traffic, 49ers Fans

Link to story on KPIX-TV:

http://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2014/08/28/levis-stadium-camera-system-keeping-watchful-eye-on-traffic-49ers-fans-santa-clara-broncos-candlestick-traffic-game-football/

 

3) Is Traffic Camera Technology Being Misused?

Link to commentary on Fox News:

http://www.foxnews.com/tech/2014/08/29/is-camera-technology-being-misused/

 

CARTOGRAPHY

 

4) Washington State DOT Mapping Construction 'Hot Spots'

Link to story on KING-TV:

http://www.king5.com/story/traffic/news/2014/08/28/seattle-construction-everywhere/14770621/

 

OTHER

 

5) From Sensors to Big Data: Chicago is Becoming a Smart City

Link to article on SmartData Collective:

http://smartdatacollective.com/bigdatastartups/229281/sensors-big-data-chicago-becoming-smart-city

 

6) National Institutes of Standards and Technology Kicks Off Round 2 of SmartAmerica Challenge

Link to article in GCN:

http://gcn.com/articles/2014/08/29/nist-smartamerica-challenge.aspx

Link to news release

 

ROADWAYS

 

7) Highway Safety and Reliability Being Studied on a Virginia 'Smart Road'

Link to story on AASHTO's Transportation TV:

http://youtu.be/kXX0Ta4XJXU

 

TRANSIT

 

8) New York City Lawmakers Want More Transparency from MTA on Bedbugs

Link to story on WFUV Radio:

http://www.wfuv.org/news/news-politics/140828/nyc-lawmakers-want-more-transparency-mta-bedbugs

 

9) Mixed Myki Message Causes Confusion in Victoria

Link to article in The Age:

http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/mixed-myki-message-warns-of-2760-for-not-touching-off-20140829-10a2oo.html

 

VEHICLES

 

10) 'Smart' Car Group Promises Less Oil Use, Better Air

Link to article in The Hill:

http://thehill.com/policy/technology/216134-smart-car-group-promises-less-oil-use-better-air

 

11) Drivers Want Their Cars to Get to Know Them Better

Link to article in Computerworld:

http://www.computerworld.com/article/2599424/telematics/drivers-want-their-cars-to-get-to-know-them-better.html

 

 

News Releases

1) New Communication Channel to Improve Efficiency of Hungarian Air Traffic Management

2) Operational Cooperation Between EUMETSAT and US on Space Situational Awareness

3) New Security App BART Watch Allows Riders to Report Crimes to Police

4) Here Partners with Samsung to Bring Maps and Location Services to Gear S

 

 

Friday Bonus

I just hope a Lego bus doesn't pick you up here.

https://uk.news.yahoo.com/lego-bus-stop-appears-london-replacing-real-thing-092900958.html#8eq43nW

 

 

Upcoming Events

Iberian Congress of Parking and Mobility – September 18-19 – Lisbon

http://mobilidade2014.pt/en/

 

 

Today in Transportation History    

1919 **95^th anniversary** Prince Edward Island in Canada lifted its ban on automobiles in the province.

http://www.gov.pe.ca/cornerstore/htmlsite/autoban.htm

 

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[TCN] Thursday, August 28, 2014

 

Transportation Communications Newsletter

 

Thursday, August 28, 2014 – ISSN 1529-1057

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Register now for CVTA's 5^th Annual Summit on the Future of the Connected Vehicle!

 

Join the conversation and take home brand-new insights on the toughest topics in the Connected Vehicle space!   Not only can you come find out what's happening, you'll also be part of figuring out what's next!  Fellow thought leaders will include:  Automakers, Tier 1 and 2 Suppliers; Hardware, Software, Telecommunications, and Service Providers; Insurers, and State and Federal government officials.

 

This year's event will be held on September 11th, 2014 at Cobo Hall in Detroit, Michigan, co-located with the 14th ITS World Congress.  Summit attendees are eligible for discounted World Congress Exhibition and Demonstrations passes and hotel rates.  Register today at www.connectedvehicle.org/events – summit attendance is limited to 150!

 

 

AVIATION

 

1) UN Group to Launch Programs to Provide Pilots with Information on War Zones

Link to article in The Hill:

http://thehill.com/policy/transportation/216074-un-to-warn-pilots-about-flying-over-war-zones

 

2) New Advocacy Group Urges Spending on Airports, Air-Traffic Control Technology

Link to article in USA Today:

http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/2014/08/27/travelers-voice-airline-group/14675347/

Link to Travelers' Voice

 

3) For One Student, Dreams of Drone-Based Advertising Take Flight

Link to article in Fortune:

http://fortune.com/2014/08/27/raj-singh-dronecast-drone-advertiser/

 

CAMERAS

 

4) Iowa DOT: I-380 Speed Cameras Don't Comply with Rules

Link to story on KCRG-TV:

http://www.kcrg.com/subject/news/iowa-dot-i-380-speed-cameras-dont-comply-with-rules-20140827

 

OTHER

 

5) Here for Gear Teased by Nokia on Twitter, Official Announcement Coming Friday

Link to article on AndroidHeadlines:

http://www.androidheadlines.com/2014/08/gear-teased-nokia-twitter-official-announcement-coming-tomorrow.html  

 

PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION

 

6) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Defends Safety Score

Link to article in Transport Topics:

http://www.ttnews.com/articles/basetemplate.aspx?storyid=35877&t=FMCSA-Defends-Safety-Score

 

SAFETY / SECURITY

 

7) South African Government Turns to Tech for Road Safety

Link to article on ITWeb:

http://www.itweb.co.za/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=137234:government-turns-to-tech-for-road-safety

 

8) This Seat Belt Could Stop You from Falling Asleep at the Wheel

Link to article on The Huffington Post:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/08/24/seat-belt-drowsy-drivers_n_5700989.html

 

TELEMATICS

 

9) The Differences Between Software and Telematics

Link to article in BusinessCar:

http://www.businesscar.co.uk/analysis/2014/the-differences-between-software-and-telematics

 

VEHICLES

 

10) Hidden Obstacles for Google's Self-Driving Cars

Link to article in MIT Technology Review:

http://www.technologyreview.com/news/530276/hidden-obstacles-for-googles-self-driving-cars/

 

11) A Driverless Car 'Utopia' Could Soon Be Here, and This Company Will Be Behind It

Link to article on Quartz:

http://qz.com/255962/a-self-driving-car-utopia-could-soon-be-here-and-this-company-will-be-behind-it/

 

12) GM Drops HD Radio from Some 2015 Models

Link to column in Radio World:

http://www.radioworld.com/article/gm-drops-hd-radio-from-some--models/272067 

Link to blog from Strategy Analytics

 

 

News Releases

1) CITE Now Accepting Registrations for Fall 2014 'Blended' (IL) Courses

2) Smart Cars, Smart Roads Seen in Nationwide Survey as Boosting Safety, Reinventing Transportation

3) Iteris Awarded $1.2 Million Transportation Performance Management Task Order from National Highway Institute

4) AASHTO and ASTM Partner for Transportation Portal

 

 

Upcoming Events

International Conference Connected Vehicles – September 18 – Brussels

http://www.development-institute.com/en/sitededie/41/connected_vehicles/event

 

 

Today in Transportation History    

1609 **405^th anniversary** Henry Hudson, and his ship the Half Moon, sailed into Delaware Bay in search of a route to Asia.

http://www.newnetherlandinstitute.org/history-and-heritage/digital-exhibitions/a-tour-of-new-netherland/delaware/half-moon-at-delaware-bay/

 

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[TCN] Wednesday, August 27, 2014

 

Transportation Communications Newsletter

 

Wednesday, August 27, 2014 – ISSN 1529-1057

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HERE to showcase connected vehicle, automated driving, and predictive traffic applications at ITS World Congress

 

HERE is a Nokia business with nearly 30 years of experience in collecting, processing and distributing vast amounts of map, traffic, and dynamic data to support consumer, automotive, and government transportation applications.   

 

Please join HERE at ITS WC to see our next generation of automotive navigation and connected driving applications during ITS World Congress in Detroit on 7 – 11 September 2014 at Belle Isle or click http://here.com/business to learn more.

 

 

AVIATION

 

1) Denver Airport Goes Digital to Reunite Fliers with Lost Items

Link to article in USA Today:

http://www.usatoday.com/story/todayinthesky/2014/08/26/denver-airport-lost-and-found/14621043/

 

INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION

 

2) US DOT 2014 ITS World Congress Update

Link to update:

http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?ca=76be8e11-da39-4818-9a0b-7cb5d970715f&c=77da6f90-5104-11e3-8e6b-d4ae52a4597c&ch=7a7c1c80-5104-11e3-8e6c-d4ae52a4597c

 

OTHER

 

3) Thousands of Weather Satellite Bugs Won't Be Fixed for Years

Link to article on NextGov:

http://www.nextgov.com/cybersecurity/2014/08/tens-thousands-weather-satellite-bugs-wont-be-fixed-years/92465  

Link to further information from the US Commerce Department Inspector General

 

4) Uber Begins Testing Lunch Delivery with UberFRESH

Link to article on TechCrunch:

http://techcrunch.com/2014/08/26/uberfresh/

 

5) Real-Time Sensor Networks Give a Voice to the Planet

Link to blog from PSFK Labs:

http://www.psfk.com/2014/08/real-time-sensor-networks-give-voice-planet.html#!bLjcd0

 

PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION

 

6) American Trucking Associations Wants 'Unreliable' Compliance, Safety Accountability Scores Hidden from Public View

Link to article in Truck News:

http://www.trucknews.com/health-safety/ata-wants-unreliable-csa-scores-hidden-public-view/1003059442

Link to news release

 

7) As Oregon Meets to Strengthen Oil Train Disclosure, BNSF Questions Media's Presence

Link to article in The Oregonian:

http://www.oregonlive.com/environment/index.ssf/2014/08/as_oregon_meets_to_strengthen.html

 

SAFETY / SECURITY

 

8) Oklahoma Devotes $100 Million to Improve Safety at Railroad Crossings

Link to article in the Tulsa World:

http://www.tulsaworld.com/news/capitol_report/oklahoma-devotes-million-to-improve-safety-at-railroad-crossings/article_df6623ea-d312-56c1-b655-53d2dcc7287f.html

Link to news release

 

TELEMATICS

 

9) Connected Cars: A Big Data Headache or Opportunity for Insurers?

Link to article in Computerworld UK:

http://www.computerworlduk.com/in-depth/it-business/3539701/connected-cars-a-big-data-headache-or-opportunity-for-insurers/

 

TRANSIT

 

10) BART Got 10-Second Warning Before Sunday's Napa Earthquake

Link to article on GigaOM:

https://gigaom.com/2014/08/25/bart-had-a-10-second-warning-before-sundays-napa-earthquake-why-didnt-everyone-else/

 

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

 

11) Google Shows Traffic by Transportation Modes in One Card

Link to article on Search Engine Roundtable:

https://www.seroundtable.com/google-traffic-maps-card-19055.html

 

VEHICLES

 

12) How Privacy Fears Are Driving Automakers in the Age of the Connected Car

Link to article on Autoblog:

http://spectrum.ieee.org/cars-that-think/transportation/infrastructure/why-cant-the-government-run-vehicletovehicle-communications

 

 

News Releases

1) New Cameras, Signs Provide Real-Time Traffic Updates Along Washington SR 539 and SR 9 Near Canadian Border

 

 

Upcoming Events

Oceans'14 – September 14-19 – St. John's, Newfoundland

http://oceans14mtsieeestjohns.org/

 

 

Today in Transportation History    

1859 **155^th anniversary** The first commercial oil well was drilled near Titusville, Pennsylvania by Edwin Drake.

http://www.drakewell.org/

 

1939 **75^th anniversary** The first jet aircraft, the Heinkel He 178, made its first flight.

http://www.firstjetpilot.com/

 

1979 **35^th anniversary** Lord Louis Mountbatten, former Admiral of the Fleet, and two others were killed when an IRA-planted bomb exploded on their boat in Ireland.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/onthisday/hi/dates/stories/august/27/newsid_2511000/2511545.stm

 

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[TCN] Tuesday, August 26, 2014

 

Transportation Communications Newsletter

 

Tuesday, August 26, 2014 – ISSN 1529-1057

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The Program Hits Just Keep on Coming:

Last Chance to Register for IBTTA's 2014 Annual Meeting September 14-17

 

Get ready for a mind-boggling mix of smart, state-of-the-art content at IBTTA's 82nd Annual Meeting & Exhibition, September 14-17 in Austin, Texas. If you still haven't registered, you're running out of time to attend the biggest annual gathering on the tolling industry calendar. During the Annual Meeting, you'll get updates from the front lines of transportation technology development…hear about safety, travel information and payment technologies that are transforming the customer experience…learn how Big Data and faster forecasting make it easier to project future traffic and revenue. You'll witness IBTTA's version of the popular Shark Tank TV series, with a panel of tolling veterans judging some of the industry's edgiest new innovations. BUT YOU'LL HAVE TO ACT FAST. After August 29, registration will only be accepted onsite. Listen to IBTTA President, and Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority Executive Director Mike Heiligenstein tell IBTTA Radio about what's in-store in Austin. Click here for more program highlights and registration.

 

 

AVIATION

 

1) UPS, Union Ousted from Crash Inquiry for Public Statements

Link to article in The Washington Post:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/ups-ousted-from-inquiry-into-crash-of-one-of-its-planes/2014/08/25/215caefa-2c71-11e4-9b98-848790384093_story.html

Link to news releases from NTSB, Independent Pilots Association

 

2) Wi-Fi Connections at Three Japanese Airports Allow Snooping of Email

Link to Kyodo article:

http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2014/08/26/national/wi-fi-connections-three-japanese-airports-allow-snooping-email

 

3) American Airlines Pulling Fares from Orbitz After Failing to Reach Deal

Link to Reuters article:

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/american-pulls-fares-orbitz-failing-172244679.html

Link to news release from American Airlines

 

4) Australia Follows EU, US in Allowing Mobile Devices In-Flight

Link to AFP article:

http://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/australia-follows-eu-us-in-allowing-mobile-devices-in-flight-1.1376729

 

5) NASA to Develop Metroplex Air Traffic Management Tools

Link to article in GCN:

http://gcn.com/articles/2014/08/26/nasa-metroplex-air-traffic.aspx

 

CAMERAS

 

6) Who Watches the Automated Traffic Watchmen?

Link to blog in The Washington Post:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-switch/wp/2014/08/25/who-watches-the-automated-traffic-watchmen/

 

GPS / NAVIGATION

 

7) Australia Enhancing Its Military's GPS Capabilities

Link to UPI article:

http://www.upi.com/Business_News/Security-Industry/2014/08/26/Australia-enhancing-its-militarys-GPS-capabilities/2541409078001

 

8) Queensland Ambulance Service Bring GPS Tracking to the Public

Link to article on CNET:

http://www.cnet.com/au/news/queensland-gps-ambulance-tracking/

 

INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION

 

9) First Issue of THx Available Online

Link to articles:

http://us5.campaign-archive2.com/?u=b010154754aca9cc2b9def920&id=e45fecf34d&e=2a42d7f7f7

 

10) ITS World Congress Preview

Link to preview from ITS International:

http://itsworldcongress.msgfocus.com/q/1bqdGDuNWST0ySF0MLf/wv

 

11) Mitigating Work Zone Safety and Mobility Challenges Through Intelligent Transportation Systems: Case Studies

Link to publication from FHWA:

http://www.ops.fhwa.dot.gov/publications/fhwahop14007/index.htm

 

MARITIME

 

12) Flags at Sea

Link to infographic in The Maritime Executive:

http://www.maritime-executive.com/article/Flags-at-Sea-Infographic-2014-08-25

 

PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION

 

13) New Law Increases Transparency, Creates Salary Restrictions for Illinois Transit Employees

Link to article on Illinois Watchdog:

http://watchdog.org/167083/new-law-increases-transparency-creates-salary-restrictions-transit-employees/

 

SAFETY / SECURITY

 

14) Federal Agencies Blocking Building Entry to Holders of Massachusetts IDs

Link to article in The Boston Globe:

http://www.bostonglobe.com/news/nation/2014/08/25/massachusetts-licenses-rejected-parts-washington/iQl5H871MxTHAqpnN1Rj7N/story.html

 

15) NTSB's Michael Flanigon: Investigating Train Accidents

Link to article in The Washington Post:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/federal_government/michael-flanigon-investigating-train-accidents/2014/08/25/900d0de4-2ccc-11e4-994d-202962a9150c_story.html

 

TAXIS / RIDESHARING

 

16) Some Call for More Sharing in Ridesharing

Link to story on NPR's All Things Considered:

http://www.npr.org/blogs/alltechconsidered/2014/08/25/343039152/some-call-for-more-sharing-in-ride-sharing

 

TRANSIT

 

17) Mobile Application Software Innovates Public Transportation Fares

Link to article on Guardian Liberty Voice:

http://guardianlv.com/2014/08/mobile-application-software-innovate-public-transportation-fares/

 

18) Training Videos One More Way FTA Helps Ensure Transit Passengers' Civil Rights

Link to US DOT's Fast Lane blog:

http://www.transportation.gov/fastlane/fta-civil-rights-training-videos

 

VEHICLES

 

19) The Promise of the Connected Car

Link to article on EDN Network:

http://www.edn.com/electronics-blogs/automotive-innovation/4433755/The-promise-of-the-connected-car

 

20) Indian American Engineer Raghunathan Rajkumar Helping to Make Driverless Cars People's Choice

Link to article in The American Bazaar:

http://www.americanbazaaronline.com/2014/08/26/indian-american-engineer-raghunathan-rajkumar-close-making-driverless-cars-peoples-choice/

 

 

News Releases

1) Econolite and Sensys Networks Collaborate On Wireless Vehicle Detection

2) North Carolina's Triangle Transit Upgrades Bus Wi-Fi to 4G

3) Bing Maps Expands Transit Features in Japan

4) Iowa City, Coralville and University of Iowa Transit Departments Launch New Trip Planner

5) Container Management System Launched in Singapore

6) Scott Jordan Named FCC's Chief Technology Officer

7) Drivers in Oregon, Washington Think Navigating is Less Distracting Than Talking, Texting

8) Volvo Making Sensus Connect Standard on Every Model

 

 

**CORRECTION**

In yesterday's edition I said it was the 195^th anniversary of the birth of James Watt. It was actually the anniversary of his death.

 

 

Solicitation

 -  Request for Information – Truck Parking Information Delivery System – Pennsylvania DOT

http://www.emarketplace.state.pa.us/Solicitations.aspx?SID=3513RFI03

 

 

Upcoming Events

Public Meeting Seeking Stakeholder Input to Infrastructure (V2I) Deployment Guidance – September 12 – Detroit

http://www.ops.fhwa.dot.gov/resources/news/v2istakeholdermtg.htm

 

 

Today in Transportation History    

1974 **40^th anniversary** Charles Lindbergh died in Kipahulu, Hawaii.

http://www.charleslindbergh.com/ny/101.asp

 

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[TCN] Monday, August 25, 2014

 

Transportation Communications Newsletter

 

Monday, August 25, 2014 – ISSN 1529-1057

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HERE to showcase connected vehicle, automated driving, and predictive traffic applications at ITS World Congress

 

HERE is a Nokia business with nearly 30 years of experience in collecting, processing and distributing vast amounts of map, traffic, and dynamic data to support consumer, automotive, and government transportation applications.   

 

Please join HERE at ITS WC to see our next generation of automotive navigation and connected driving applications during ITS World Congress in Detroit on 7 – 11 September 2014 at Belle Isle or click http://here.com/business to learn more.

 

 

AVIATION

 

1) Sparks Fly on Privatizing Air Traffic Control

Link to article from The Wall Street Journal:

http://www.wcarn.com/news/37/37279.html

 

2) The End of Airport Check-In? Hawaiian Airlines Testing Pre-printed Bag Tags in Seattle

Link to article on GeekWire:

http://www.geekwire.com/2014/skip-self-check-line-hawaiian-airlines-picks-seattle-new-bag-tag-trials/

 

CAMERAS

 

3) More Cameras Needed on Atlanta Metro Highways

Link to column in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution:

http://www.ajc.com/news/news/local/gridlock-guy-more-cameras-needed-on-metro-highways/ng76t/

 

GPS / NAVIGATION

 

4) Two Galileo Navigation Satellites Launched in Wrong Orbit

Link to article in Computerworld:

http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9250629/Two_Galileo_GPS_satellites_launched_in_wrong_orbit

 

INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION

 

5) EU-US Sustainability Working Group to Hold Joint Workshop on September 12 in Detroit

Link to update:

http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?ca=86c42aed-f158-442f-8c5a-1d20681e1ce5&c=77da6f90-5104-11e3-8e6b-d4ae52a4597c&ch=7a7c1c80-5104-11e3-8e6c-d4ae52a4597c

 

6) Latest News from the ERTICO Network

Link to update:

http://www.erticonetwork.com/index.php?option=com_acymailing&ctrl=archive&task=view&mailid=44&key=pJ27mNng&subid=5778-SYxmsJyY0jLW00&tmpl=component

 

OTHER

 

7) Moving from 'Data' to 'Information' in Trucking

Link to article in Fleet Owner:

http://fleetowner.com/fleet-management/moving-data-information-trucking  

 

PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION

 

8) Illinois DOT Launches Innovative 'Driving Dead' Traffic Safety Campaign

Link to Talking Transportation blog:

http://talkingtransportation.wordpress.com/2014/08/25/illinois-dot-launches-innovative-driving-dead-traffic-safety-campaign/

 

ROADWAYS

 

9) Incorrect, Failed I-95 Construction Signs Create Mass Confusion, Huge Traffic Jam in Maryland

Link to article in The Baltimore Sun:

http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/bs-md-95-sign-failure-20140825,0,2574344.story

 

10) Traffic Paparazzi Contribute to Massive Slowdown on I-5 in Washington State

Link to story on KIRO Radio:

http://mynorthwest.com/11/2595849/Traffic-paparazzi-contributes-to-massive-slowdown-on-I5

 

TRANSIT

 

11) Card System a Boost for Public Transit in Abu Dhabi

Link to article in The National:

http://www.thenational.ae/uae/transport/card-system-a-boost-for-public-transit-in-abu-dhabi

 

VEHICLES

 

12) Chicago Charts a Course in Autonomous Vehicles

Link to article in Automotive News:

http://www.autonews.com/article/20140825/OEM06/308259999/chicago-charts-a-course-in-autonomous-vehicles

 

 

News Releases

1) ITS America Announces 2014 Best of ITS Awards Finalists

 

 

Upcoming Events

Webcast: Creating Traffic Incident Management Teams for Responder Safety – August 27

https://event.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1038912

 

 

Today in Transportation History    

1819 **195^th anniversary** James Watt, a mechanical engineer who made significant improvements to the steam engine and developed the concept of horsepower, was born in Greenock, Renfrewshire, Scotland.

http://www.engineeringhalloffame.org/profile-watt.html

 

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