[TCN] Thursday, April 2, 2015

 

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Thursday, April 2, 2015 – ISSN 1529-1057

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AVIATION

 

1) How Site for 'Aviation Geeks' May Have Solved Germanwings 9525 Crash

Link to article on International Business Times:

http://www.ibtimes.com/how-flightradar24com-site-aviation-geeks-may-have-solved-germanwings-9525-crash-1866218

Link to Flightradar24.com

 

2) 'European-Style Self-Service' and Beacons at the Heart of Orlando International Airport's Passenger Experience Plans

Link to article in Future Flight Experience:

http://www.futuretravelexperience.com/2015/04/european-style-self-service-beacons-heart-orlando-international-airports-passenger-experience-plans

 

3) The Business Case for Wireless Technology

Link to blog in Airport World:

http://www.airport-world.com/news/blogs/4985-blog-the-business-case-for-wireless-technology.html

 

GPS / NAVIGATION

 

4) Waze's New Feature Knows How Long You'll Be Stuck in Traffic

Link to article on Engadget:

http://www.engadget.com/2015/04/02/waze-traffic-bar/

Link to further information

 

5) Voice-Controlled GPS Helmet is Looking to Fix Bikers' Biggest Problem

Link to Reuters article:

http://www.businessinsider.com/r-voice-controlled-gps-helmet-to-help-bikers-2015-4

Link to further information

 

MARITIME

 

6) US Coast Guard Takes Lead to Address Cyber Risks at Ports

Link to article in The Journal of Commerce:

http://www.joc.com/regulation-policy/transportation-policy/us-transportation-policy/us-coast-guard-takes-lead-address-cyber-risks-ports_20150401.html (free registration required)

 

PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION

 

7) GOP Group Targets Minnesota Governor's Gas Tax Plan in Ads

Link to AP article:

http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2015/04/01/gop-group-targets-daytons-gas-tax-plan-in-ads/

 

ROADWAYS

 

8) University of South Florida May Test Tampa's Highway of the Future

Link to article in The Oracle:

http://www.usforacle.com/news/view.php/863796/USF-may-test-Tampas-highway-of-the-futur

 

SAFETY / SECURITY

 

9) Police in South Korea to Check Twitter, Facebook Messages for Faster Crash Responses

Link to article in The Korea Times:

http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2015/04/116_176441.html

 

TELEMATICS

 

10) A Look Behind the Scenes at the OnStar Command Center

Link to article in Auto Express:

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/car-news/91046/gm-onstar-the-future-of-connected-car-tech

 

TRANSIT

 

11) Buses in Kolkata, India-Area Get 'Smart,' Safer Too

Link to article in The Times of India:

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/City/Kolkata/CSTC-buses-get-smart-safer-too/articleshow/46789049.cms

 

12) Study: Automated Fare Systems Simplify Transit Agencies' Pricing, Data Management

Link to article in Progressive Railroading:

http://www.progressiverailroading.com/passenger_rail/news/Automated-fare-systems-simplify-transit-agencies-pricing-data-management-study-says--44017

Link to news release

 

13) Farewell to Milwaukee's Classic, Hand-Crafted Bus Passes

Link to blog on CityLab:

http://www.citylab.com/commute/2015/04/farewell-to-milwaukees-classic-hand-crafted-bus-passes/389321/

 

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

 

14) Guidelines for Virtual Transportation Management Center Development

Link to guidebook from FHWA:

http://ops.fhwa.dot.gov/resources/news/news_detail.asp?ID=953

 

VEHICLES

 

15) Ford's New Technology Chief Ponders the Future of Driving and Mobility

Link to article on Gizmag:

http://www.gizmag.com/ford-ken-washington-future-automotive/36832/

 

16) Openbay CEO: Diagnosis Software for Connected Cars is a Big Market

Link to article on Xconomy:

http://www.xconomy.com/boston/2015/04/01/openbay-ceo-diagnosis-software-for-connected-cars-is-a-big-market/

 

17) The Case for Dangerous Roads and Low-Tech Cars

Link to book excerpt in New York Magazine:

http://nymag.com/scienceofus/2015/03/case-for-dangerous-roads-and-low-tech-cars.html

 

WEATHER

 

18) How Aircraft Wind Data is Helping Us to Predict the Weather

Link to article in The Irish Times:

http://www.irishtimes.com/news/science/how-aircraft-wind-data-is-helping-us-to-predict-the-weather-1.2153246

 

 

News Releases

1) Econolite and Sensys Networks Expand Wireless Vehicle Detection Collaboration

2) Researchers Helping to Reduce Traffic Jams in New Zealand

3) Finnair Invests in Wi-Fi Connectivity Across Its Fleet

4) SiriusXM and Nissan Unveil New NissanConnect Services Powered by SiriusXM

5) AT&T Offers Customers Upgraded Car Connection 2.0

6) AT&T and Autonet Mobile to Team Up on New Connected Car Capabilities

 

 

Upcoming Events

The Road to Smart Mobility Workshop – April 22 – Hillsboro, Oregon

http://wtsevents.org/chapter/Portland/

 

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