[TCN] Friday, November 28, 2014

 

Transportation Communications Newsletter

 

Friday, November 28, 2014 – ISSN 1529-1057

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It's a Wrap. November TCN Fundraiser Comes to an End.   

 

Let me start by thanking all of you who have contributed. Your donations are very much appreciated! Since this is the last TCN of November, this will be my last fundraising note until May 2015. If you'd like to make a donation to support the work of the TCN, please see the information below on how to contribute. Of course, if you wish to make a donation at any time you may do so.

 

 

AVIATION

 

1) Worldwide Airport Raids Tackle Cyberthieves Over Ticket Fraud

Link to BBC News story:

http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-30245807

Link to news release

 

2) Europe Satisfied with Drone Privacy Safeguards

Link to article in Air Traffic Management:

http://www.airtrafficmanagement.net/2014/11/europe-satisfied-with-drone-privacy-safeguards/

 

INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION

 

3) Indian Minister of State for Urban Development Asks State Governments to Adopt ITS

Link to Press Trust of India article:

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/babul-supriyo-asks-state-governments-to-adopt-intelligent-transport-systems/articleshow/45310136.cms

 

RAILROADS

 

4) Government Data Sharpens Focus on Crude Oil Train Routes

Link to article on ProPublica:

http://www.propublica.org/article/govt-data-sharpens-focus-on-crude-oil-train-routes

 

ROADWAYS

 

5) Florida DOT Relocates Trees Because They Block Billboard

Link to article in The Miami Herald:

http://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-dade/article4165932.html

 

SAFETY / SECURITY

 

6) Interactive Map Drives Home Highway Safety in Northern Alberta

Link to article in Fort McMurray Today:

http://www.fortmcmurraytoday.com/2014/11/27/interactive-map-drives-home-highway-safety

Link to site

 

TAXIS / RIDESHARING

 

7) Under Pressure from Uber, Taxi Medallion Prices are Plummeting

Link to article in The New York Times:

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/11/28/upshot/under-pressure-from-uber-taxi-medallion-prices-are-plummeting.html

 

TRANSIT

 

8) How VMoney Can Help Solve Congestion in the Philippine Public Transport System

Link to article on Tech in Asia:

https://www.techinasia.com/vmoney-philippines-public-transportation-congestion/

 

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

 

9) Montana DOT Launches Phone Application

Link to story on KECI / KCFW / KTVM-TV:

http://www.nbcmontana.com/news/mt-department-of-transportation-launches-phone-application/29964024

Link to further information

 

VEHICLES

 

10) GM Appoints New Connected-Consumer Chief

Link to article in automotiveIT:

http://www.automotiveit.com/gm-appoints-new-connected-consumer-chief/news/id-009837

Link to news release

 

11) The Future of Head-Up Displays

Link to video on CNET:

http://www.cnet.com/videos/car-tech-101-the-future-of-head-up-displays/

 

 

News Releases

1) Data Applications Shine in Australia's National ITS Awards

2) European Global Navigation Satellite Systems Agency Joins International Association of Maritime Aids to Navigation and Light Authorities

3) Capital District Transportation Authority Rolls-Out Real-Time Passenger Information System

 

 

TCN Contributions

Checks or money orders may be mailed to:

Bernie Wagenblast

1 Aberdeen Court

Cranford, NJ USA 07016-2911

You may also donate online with a credit card via PayPal at:

https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=10069680

 

 

Friday Bonus

It can be tough finding a parking space as you do your holiday shopping. Perhaps this new valet service can help out.

http://youtu.be/IRXW7Ne1_88

 

 

Upcoming Events

Webcast & In-Person Seminar: Improving Traffic Safety and Mobility Using DSRC-Based V2V Communication – December 4 – Minneapolis

http://www.roadwaysafety.umn.edu/events/seminars/2014/120414/index.html

 

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