Transportation Communications Newsletter
Monday, March 2, 2015 – ISSN 1529-1057
Eberle Design Inc. Presents ATCC Overview Webinar on March 10 at 8 a.m. PT/11 a.m. ET
Join Eberle Design Inc. on March 10 for a 45-minute webinar on Advanced Traffic Controller Components (ATCC) cabinet. The ATCC is an open architecture traffic control cabinet designed to take advantage of ultra-low power LED signals, enhanced fail-safer design and diagnostics, and compact double-density size and modularity.
EDI CTO Scott Evans and Application Sales and Technical Services Manager Matt Zinn will review the development and advanced functionality of the ATCC cabinet that are being provided by several controller and cabinet manufacturers. Reserve your space today at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6796435778314502658. To register for other EDI webinars, go to http://www.editraffic.com/events.
AVIATION
1) New Plane Tracking to Be Tested after Malaysia Jet Mystery
Link to AP article:
https://www.yahoo.com/tech/s/better-plane-tracking-trialed-malaysia-plane-mystery-052006283.html
Link to news release
2) ADS-C Tracking Technology No 'Silver Bullet'
Link to article in Air Traffic Management:
http://www.airtrafficmanagement.net/2015/03/adsc-tracking-technology-no-silver-bullet/
3) FAA Grounds FM Spectrum Interest
Link to article in Radio World:
http://www.radioworld.com/article/faa-grounds-fm-spectrum-interest/274767
Link to CommLawBlog
4) FAA Delays Decision on Adding Weather Cameras to 2018
Link to article in Aviation International News:
5) 'Heroic' Anchorage Air Traffic Controller Credited with Mid-Air Rescue
Link to article in the Alaska Dispatch News:
http://www.adn.com/article/20150301/heroic-anchorage-air-traffic-controller-credited-mid-air-rescue
6) Google Flights Comes Out of Beta, But Still Isn't Profitable
Link to article on Tnooz:
http://www.tnooz.com/article/google-flights-gets-update-now-inspiration/
7) Information Security: FAA Needs to Address Weaknesses in Air Traffic Control Systems
Link to US Government Accountability Office report:
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-15-221
Link to podcast
8) Alternative IT Delivery Methods and Best Practices for Small Airports
Link to report from the Transportation Research Board:
http://www.trb.org/Main/Blurbs/172180.aspx
BICYCLES / PEDESTRIANS
9) Ford Explains Why It's Built a Smart Bicycle
Link to article on Business Insider:
Link to news release
CAMERAS
10) Colorado Debate: Are Red-Light, Speed Cameras Worth It?
Link to article in the Coloradoan:
CARTOGRAPHY
11) Massachusetts DOT Unveils New Regional Transportation Maps
Link to article on BostInno
Link to news release
INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION
12) IEEE ITS Podcast: Map-Aided Evidential Grids for Driving Scene Understanding
Link to podcast:
13) ERTICO News Update
Link to update:
MARITIME
14) Canadian Coast Guard Still Planning to Close Three Marine Communications Centers in British Columbia
Link to article in the Times Colonist:
OTHER
15) Union Jack to Be Displayed on Publicly-Funded Projects in UK
Link to BBC News story:
http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-31683970
16) Five Ways Our Transportation Vocabulary Makes Absolutely No Sense
Link to commentary in Mobility Lab:
http://mobilitylab.org/2015/02/20/5-ways-our-transportation-vocabulary-makes-absolutely-no-sense
17) National Operations Center of Excellence Newsletter – February 2015
Link to newsletter:
http://us9.campaign-archive2.com/?u=e32558fa517687722df0c403f&id=7024cf1365&e=7410a88ced
PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION
18) House Bill Would Force FMCSA to Remove CSA Scores from Public View, at Least Temporarily
Link to article in Overdrive:
RAILROADS
19) California's Metrolink Begins PTC Revenue Service Demonstration Along San Bernardino Line
Link to article in Railway Track & Structures:
Link to news release
20) Indian Railways May Use GPS-Aided System to Improve Safety at Unmanned Grade Crossings
Link to article in the Business Standard:
TAXIS / RIDESHARING
21) Ford is Experimenting with Its Own Uber-Like App – and a Vehicle to Go with It
Link to article in The Washington Post:
TRAFFIC INCIDENT MANAGEMENT
22) Responder Training Program: Getting on the Same Page
Link to story on KMVT / KSVT-TV:
http://www.kmvt.com/news/latest/Responder-Training-Program-Getting-On-The-Same-Page-294444151.html
23) Interactive Training for All-Hazards Emergency Planning, Preparation and Response for Maintenance and Operations Field Personnel
Link to report from the Transportation Research Board:
http://www.trb.org/Main/Blurbs/172182.aspx
TRANSIT
24) Greenville, South Carolina Wants to Build Elevated Rapid Transit System
Link to article in The Greenville News:
25) Foothill Transit Adds Real-Time Bus Tracking
Link to article in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune:
http://www.sgvtribune.com/general-news/20150301/foothill-transit-adds-real-time-bus-tracking
26) New York MTA Launches New Campaign on Buses to Curb Rude Riders
Link to story on CBS New York:
http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2015/03/02/mta-launches-new-campaign-on-buses-to-curb-rude-riders/
27) Digital Community Transportation Magazine Focuses on Communication
Link to magazine:
http://web1.ctaa.org/webmodules/webarticles/anmviewer.asp?a=4166&z=60
TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT
28) A Look at How Toronto's Traffic Nerve Center Really Manages Our Roads
Link to article in The Globe and Mail:
29) Meet Linda Lee, One of the Engineers Who Helps Manage Toronto's Traffic
Link to article in The Globe and Mail:
VEHICLES
30) How Chicago is Becoming a Hub of Connected-Car Technology
Link to article in Crain's Chicago Business:
31) UK Government Accused of Being Asleep at the Wheel on New Car Technology Revolution
Link to article in The Independent:
32) Articles from automotiveIT
- BMW Addresses In-Car Mobile Reception Problems
http://www.automotiveit.com/bmw-addresses-in-car-mobile-reception-problems/news/id-0010101
- Renault/Nissan CEO Says Driverless Cars at Least 10 Years Away
http://www.automotiveit.com/ghosn-says-driverless-cars-at-least-10-years-away/news/id-0010109
- Daimler Still Expects to Join Google Automotive Alliance this Year
News Releases
1) Federal Railroad Administration Ramps Up Campaign to Enhance Safety at Nation's Grade Crossings
3) Kia Motors Europe Selects TomTom Live Services
4) Connected Traffic Cloud Facilitates Traffic Management to Increase Road Safety
5) AT&T Integrates Home Security and Automation Controls with the Connected Car
6) Ipsos Research Study Highlights Continued Strength of AM/FM Radio in Cars
7) Qualcomm Drives Future of Automotive Connectivity with New 4G LTE Modems
9) Inrix Continues Collaboration with Samsung on Mobile Applications for the Connected Car
Solicitation
- Request for Information – System Integrator, Data Management & Dissemination, and Interactive Voice Response for San Francisco Bay Area's 511 Service – Metropolitan Transportation Commission
http://bids.mtc.ca.gov/procurements/201
Upcoming Events
Lifesavers Conference – March 15-17 – Chicago
http://www.lifesaversconference.org
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