[TCN] Friday, May 29, 2015

 

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Friday, May 29, 2015 – ISSN 1529-1057

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The people at Iteris make a difference in mobility.  Iteris employees enjoy: comprehensive benefits, vibrant work environments, engaging activities.  Openings are across the U.S., from entry-level to practice builders.  Services include: analytics, design, integration, systems configuration, signal operations, and TMC design-build.  Innovation is required!

 

Check here for list of open positions.

Iteris, Inc. is a leader in providing traffic management and weather information solutions. The company is focused on the development and application of advanced technologies and software-based information systems that reduce traffic congestion, provide measurement, management and predictive traffic and weather analytics, and improve the safety of surface transportation systems.

 

 

CAMERAS

 

1) Questions Remain About How to Use Data from License Plate Scanners

Link to story on NPR's All Things Considered:

http://www.npr.org/sections/alltechconsidered/2015/05/27/409725538/questions-remain-about-how-to-use-data-from-license-plate-scanners

 

ELECTRONIC TOLLING

 

2) Commuters Get Break on Fines for Late Tobin Bridge Toll Payments

Link to article in The Boston Globe:

https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2015/05/29/state-give-tobin-bridge-late-toll-payers-break/MXoQ5UoQLkunI8lLET6aRM/story.html

 

RAILROADS

 

3) European Transport MEPs Call for Sharing of Timetable and Fare Information to Boost Intermodal Ticketing

Link to article in Railway Gazette:

http://www.railwaygazette.com/news/passenger/single-view/view/transport-meps-call-for-cross-border-intermodal-ticketing.html

 

TAXIS / RIDESHARING

 

4) Uber Makes Life Easier for Deaf Drivers, But Still Faces Disability Controversy

Link to article on Mashable:

http://mashable.com/2015/05/28/uber-partner-app-deaf-drivers

 

TRANSIT

 

5) PATCO Introduces First Next-Generation Cars to the Public

Link to story on Transportation Radio:

https://transportationradio.wordpress.com/2015/05/28/patco-introduces-first-next-generation-cars-to-the-public/

Link to news release

 

6) DC Transit Officials Temporarily Suspend Issue-Oriented Ads

Link to AP article:

http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/dc-transit-officials-temporarily-suspend-issue-oriented-ads-31377847

 

7) Indian Central Bank Suggests Mass Transport Systems to Issue Prepaid Instruments

Link to article in The Financial Express:

http://www.financialexpress.com/article/industry/banking-finance/central-bank-suggests-mass-transport-systems-to-issue-prepaid-instruments/77475/

Link to news release

 

VEHICLES

 

8) New Pedestrian Detector from Google Could Make Self-Driving Cars Cheaper

Link to article in IEEE Spectrum:

http://spectrum.ieee.org/cars-that-think/transportation/self-driving/new-pedestrian-detector-from-google-could-make-selfdriving-cars-cheaper

 

 

News Releases

1) CNN Philippines 'Traffic Center' Debuts in June

2) Image Sensing Systems Takes Bicycle Detection to the Next Level

3) Alstom Acquires 100% of Signalling Solutions Ltd

4) Highway 407 ETR Selects Intergraph to Design Traffic Monitoring System

5) Control Your Volvo Car from Your Apple Watch

 

 

Friday Bonus

Morning traffic report for those who work for home.

http://www.gocomics.com/theothercoast/2015/05/11/

 

 

Solicitation

 -  Funding Proposals Sought – Innovations Deserving Exploratory Analysis (IDEA) Program – Transportation Research Board

http://www.trb.org/main/Blurbs/170153.aspx

 -  Call for Presentations – New Media, Communications and Human Resources Workshop – IBTTA

http://www.magnetmail.net/actions/email_web_version.cfm?recipient_id=706199487&message_id=10200016&user_id=IBTTA&group_id=2007149&jobid=27927491

 

 

Upcoming Events

Shenzhen International ITS&LBS Expo – June 24-26 – Shenzhen, China

http://www.its-expo.com/

 

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[TCN] Thursday, May 28, 2015

 

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Thursday, May 28, 2015 – ISSN 1529-1057

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Iteris hosts MAP-21 Discussion at 5^th International Transportation Systems Performance Measurement and Data Conference in Denver, Colorado on June 1-2

 

Iteris will be hosting a workshop for agencies to share how they plan to respond to the MAP-21 System Performance Measure Rule and to provide an opportunity for agencies to see Iteris' new iPeMS® MAP-21 Module. The iPeMS® MAP-21 Module leverages the National Performance Management Research Data Set (NPMRDS) in order to help states and MPOs efficiently satisfy reporting requirements.

 

Join us to collaborate with other agencies on performance measurement needs and discuss plans to approach MAP-21 requirements. The workshop will be held at the Grand Hyatt Denver and meeting room details will be provided to those who RSVP. Reserve your spot today!

 

Iteris Workshop I - Monday, June 1 from 12:00 PM (noon) to 1:00 PM CT

*Please note, Iteris will only be hosting one workshop during this conference, not two as previously advertised. We hope to see you there.

 

 

AVIATION

 

1) Spanish Air Traffic Controllers Call Strikes in June

Link to article on Spanish News Today:

http://spanishnewstoday.com/spanish-air-traffic-controllers-call-strikes-in-june_21436-a.html

 

2) New Technology Helps More Airplanes Take Off at Hartsfield-Jackson

Link to story on WSB-TV:

http://www.wsbtv.com/news/news/local/new-technology-helps-more-airplanes-take-hartsfiel/nmQBN/

 

CAMERAS

 

3) Zambia's RTSA to Install Traffic Cameras on All Major Highways

Link to article on Zambia Reports:

http://zambiareports.com/2015/05/28/rtsa-to-install-traffic-cameras-on-all-major-highways/

 

CARTOGRAPHY

 

4) Google Maps to Allow Offline Turn-by-Turn Directions

Link to article on CNET:

http://www.cnet.com/news/google-maps-goes-offline-complete-with-turn-by-turn-directions/

 

ELECTRONIC TOLLING

 

5) Audits Show Inaccurate Billing on Florida Toll Roads

Link to story on WFLA-TV:

http://www.wfla.com/story/29173258/audits-show-inaccurate-billing-on-florida-toll-roads

 

INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION

 

6) ITS Australia Newsletter – May 2015

Link to newsletter:

http://www.summitemarketing.com.au/t/ViewEmail/r/0A2912595CFA84832540EF23F30FEDED/04DE90B08ADBC906E663AB054A538FBA

 

OTHER

 

7) Articles from South Carolina DOT's The Connector – Spring 2015

 -  SCDOT Expands Its Social Media Reach on Facebook (page 3)

 -  Meet Drew Stewart, SCDOT's Video Producer (page 7)

http://www.scdot.org/inside/pdfs/connector_archives/ConnectorSpring2015.pdf

 

PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION

 

8) Texas Senate Passes Bill Barring Release of Accident Reports

Link to article in the San Antonio Express-News:

http://www.expressnews.com/news/local/article/House-fires-back-at-late-night-Senate-maneuver-6285714.php?t=f56ee84acaa0df98e3&cmpid=email-premium

 

TRANSIT

 

9) How Big Data and the Internet of Things Improve Public Transport in London

Link to article in Forbes:

http://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2015/05/27/how-big-data-and-the-internet-of-things-improve-public-transport-in-london/

 

VEHICLES

 

10) New Initiative Touts Michigan as Connected Vehicle Hub

Link to AP article:

http://www.ourmidland.com/news/state/new-initiative-touts-michigan-as-connected-vehicle-hub/article_c14f19d0-5698-5b2f-9681-ca5cfcbbe2c2.html

Link to news release

 

11) Tiny Lasers on Microchips Could Help Self-Driving Cars 'See' The Road

Link to article on Gizmodo:

http://gizmodo.com/tiny-lasers-on-microchips-could-help-self-driving-cars-1707207057

 

 

News Releases

1) Gogo Receives First Supplemental Type Certification for Next Generation Satellite Internet Service

2) Navtor AS and Nautic AB Join Forces to Launch New Navigation Offering for International Shipping Industry

3) Survey: Airline Passengers Happiest When Using Technology

4) Montréal Métro's Yellow Line Now Connected to the Wireless Network

5) Michigan's Gerald R. Ford International Airport Upgrades Wi-Fi Network

6) The Source-Information Radio News – May 2015

 

 

Solicitation

 -  Request for Proposals – Integrated Mobility Solutions for Smarter Cities and Communities – New York State DOT and New York State Energy Research and Development Authority

http://www.nyserda.ny.gov/Funding-Opportunities/Current-Funding-Opportunities/PON-3090-Integrated-Mobility-Solutions-for-Smarter-Cities-and-Communities

 

 

Upcoming Events

Autonomous Vehicle Test & Development Symposium – June 16-18 – Stuttgart

http://www.autonomousvehiclesymposium.com/

 

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[TCN] Wednesday, May 27, 2015

 

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Wednesday, May 27, 2015 – ISSN 1529-1057

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The people at Iteris make a difference in mobility.  Iteris employees enjoy: comprehensive benefits, vibrant work environments, engaging activities.  Openings are across the U.S., from entry-level to practice builders.  Services include: analytics, design, integration, systems configuration, signal operations, and TMC design-build.  Innovation is required!

 

Check here for list of open positions.

Iteris, Inc. is a leader in providing traffic management and weather information solutions. The company is focused on the development and application of advanced technologies and software-based information systems that reduce traffic congestion, provide measurement, management and predictive traffic and weather analytics, and improve the safety of surface transportation systems.

 

 

AVIATION

 

1) Scientist Creates Drones that Fly Autonomously and Learn New Routes

Link to article on Nanowerk News:

http://www.nanowerk.com/news2/robotics/newsid=40190.php

Link to original article in Investigacion y Desarrollo (in Spanish)

 

CAMERAS

 

2) Increasing Police Use of License-Plate Scanner Technology Raises Privacy Concerns

Link to article in The Denver Post:

http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_28194625/increasing-use-police-technology-raises-privacy-concerns

 

ELECTRONIC TOLLING

 

3) Rhode Island Plan Would Make Large Trucks Pay Tolls on 17 to 20 Bridges

Link to article in The Providence Journal:

http://www.providencejournal.com/article/20150527/NEWS/150529402

Link to news release

 

INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION

 

4) USDOT to Participate in 2015 ITS America Annual Meeting

Link to further information from USDOT's ITS Joint Program Office:

http://bit.ly/1cjFKmU

 

OTHER

 

5) Honolulu's Traffic Decision Makers Open Data for Transportation Developers

Link to article in Pacific Business News:

http://www.bizjournals.com/pacific/news/2015/05/26/honolulus-traffic-decision-makers-open-data-for.html  

 

6) Ohio State and Honda Steer Research Toward Transportation Innovation

Link to article in The Lantern:

http://thelantern.com/2015/05/ohio-state-and-honda-steer-research-toward-transportation-innovation/

 

7) New App Helps Users Share Infrastructure Data with Local Officials

Link to article in Engineering News-Record:

http://enr.construction.com/technology/information_technology/2015/0601-new-asce-app-helps-users-share-data-with-local-elected-officials.asp

Link to further information from the American Society of Civil Engineers

 

PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION

 

8) Businesses, Schools in Dublin, Ohio Want to Share Information on Construction Project

Link to article in the Dublin Villager:

http://www.thisweeknews.com/content/stories/dublin/news/2015/05/26/businesses-schools-want-to-pass-along-traffic-info.html

 

ROADWAYS

 

9) Driverless Truck Corridor Between Mexico and Manitoba Proposed

Link to CBC News story:

http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/driverless-truck-corridor-from-mexico-to-manitoba-proposed-1.3086215

 

TRANSIT

 

10) Apple Maps' Public Transit Directions Might Only Support Six Cities at Launch

Link to article on The Verge:

http://www.theverge.com/2015/5/26/8662409/apple-maps-public-transit-six-cities-only-report

 

VEHICLES

 

11) GM Patents a Way to Auction Off Your Radio Presets

Link to article on Jalopnik:

http://jalopnik.com/gm-patents-a-way-to-auction-off-your-radio-presets-1706987257

 

 

News Releases

1) Australian Summit Delivers Global ITS Update

2) New Chicago Transit Authority Customer Courtesy Campaign Aims to Promote Dialogue About Courteous Behavior on Buses and Trains

3) Report: How Underground Urban Rail Systems Can Manage Pedestrian Traffic in Increasingly Crowded Stations

4) Pillsbury Law Firm Launches New UAS Law Blog

5) GM to Offer Android Auto and Apple CarPlay in 14 Chevrolet Models in 2016

6) Airport Surveillance Radar from Airbus Defence and Space Passes First Customer Acceptance Test

7) Oklahoma Turnpike Authority Hosts IBTTA's Maintenance and Roadway Operations Workshop

 

 

Upcoming Events

International Symposium on Enhancing Highway Performance – June 14-16 - Berlin

http://isehp2016.org/

 

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[TCN] Tuesday, May 26, 2015

 

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Tuesday, May 26, 2015 – ISSN 1529-1057

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Iteris hosts MAP-21 Discussion at 5^th International Transportation Systems Performance Measurement and Data Conference in Denver, Colorado on June 1-2

 

Iteris will be hosting a workshop for agencies to share how they plan to respond to the MAP-21 System Performance Measure Rule and to provide an opportunity for agencies to see Iteris' new iPeMS® MAP-21 Module. The iPeMS® MAP-21 Module leverages the National Performance Management Research Data Set (NPMRDS) in order to help states and MPOs efficiently satisfy reporting requirements.

 

Join us to collaborate with other agencies on performance measurement needs and discuss plans to approach MAP-21 requirements. The workshop will be held at the Grand Hyatt Denver and meeting room details will be provided to those who RSVP. Reserve your spot today!

 

IterisWorkshop I - Monday, June 1 from 12:00 PM (noon) to 1:00 PM MT

*Please note, Iteris will only be hosting one workshop during this conference, not two as previously advertised. We hope to see you there.

 

 

AVIATION

1) First Comprehensive Airport Wi-Fi Facility Launched in Nigeria

Link to article in Nigeria Communications Week:

http://nigeriacommunicationsweek.com.ng/telecom/glo-launches-first-airport-ultra-high-speed-wi-fi-with-faan

 

2) A Picture Book that Helps Kids (and Parents) Navigate Airports and Life

Link to article in The Sag Harbor Express:

http://sagharboronline.com/sagharborexpress/arts/a-picture-book-that-helps-kids-and-parents-navigate-airports-and-life-37872

Link to additional information

 

3) Data Comm Benefits Air Travelers, Businesses as Summer Weather Approaches

Link to USDOT's Fast Lane blog:

http://www.transportation.gov/fastlane/data-comm-benefits-air-travelers-businesses-summer-weather-approaches

 

CAMERAS

 

4) Smart Highways Editor Discusses Speed Cameras

Link to interview on BBC Essex Breakfast:

http://smarthighways.net/its-highlighted-on-bbc-radio

 

ELECTRONIC TOLLING

 

5) Introduction of Electronic Tolls on Humber Bridge Delayed

Link to article in the Grimsby Telegraph:

http://www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/Introduction-electronic-tolls-Humber-Bridge/story-26573250-detail/story.html

 

GPS / NAVIGATION

 

6) Delhi Government Makes GPS Mandatory for Public Transport Vehicles

Link to story on NDTV:

http://auto.ndtv.com/news/delhi-government-makes-gps-mandatory-for-public-transport-vehicles-766128

 

OTHER

 

7) Traveling in Europe? New Search Engine Wants to Show You Every Transportation Option

Link to article in Entrepreneur:

http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/245922  

Link to GoEuro

 

8) Smart Luggage is Making Travel Much Less Stressful

Link to story on WFOR-TV:

http://miami.cbslocal.com/2015/05/25/smart-luggage-is-making-travel-much-less-stressful/

 

PARKING

 

9) TowIt App Allows You to Report Poor Parking

Link to article on CityLab:

http://www.citylab.com/tech/2015/05/remove-badly-parked-cars-with-the-app-tow-it/394043/

Link to TowIt

 

RAILROADS

 

10) June Issue of Future Rail

Articles include:

 -  A Look at How Wayfinder Helps Visually Impaired Passengers Navigate in a Transport Environment

 -  Movares Working on Full-Scale Virtual Train Simulator

http://www.nridigital.com/future-rail-magazine/june-2015.html

 

TELEMATICS

 

11) Hyundai First Car Company to Launch Android Auto on Production Vehicles

Link to article on Mashable:

http://mashable.com/2015/05/26/android-auto-hyundai-sonata/

Link to news release

Link to further information

 

TRANSIT

 

12) California's Antelope Valley Transit Authority Experiments with Digital Ads on Buses

Link to article in the Los Angeles Times:

http://www.latimes.com/local/california/la-me-california-commute-20150526-story.html

 

13) Companies Use Transit Ads to Offer Big Discounts, But Details Are in the Fine Print

Link to story on Global TV:

http://globalnews.ca/news/2016819/companies-use-transit-ads-to-offer-big-discounts-but-details-are-in-the-fine-print/

 

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

 

14) Carnegie Mellon, Pittsburgh's Surtrac Program Aims to Ease Traffic Congestion

Link to article in the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review:

http://triblive.com/news/allegheny/8408616-74/traffic-signals-technology

Link to additional information

 

VEHICLES

 

15) Ford CEO Wants to Make a Self-Driving Car for the Masses

Link to article in Fortune:

http://fortune.com/2015/05/26/ford-ceo-wants-to-make-a-self-driving-car-for-the-masses/

 

16) As Trucks of Tomorrow Take Shape, Two Paths Forward Emerge

Link to article in Commercial Carrier Journal:

http://www.ccjdigital.com/as-trucks-of-tomorrow-take-shape-two-paths-forward-emerge

 

17) Self-Driving Cars: Five Ways They Could Change City Life

Link to CBC News story:

http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/self-driving-cars-5-ways-they-could-change-city-life-1.3082638

 

 

News Releases

1) Amtrak to Being Installation of Inward-Facing Cameras in Locomotives

2) Idaho Transportation Department Launches Industry's First Online Tool to Help Keep Roads Safe

3) Ford Brings Dynamic Car-Sharing Experiment to London

4) Alcatel-Lucent Provides Advanced Fiber-Optic Technology for China Railway Authorities

5) Los Angeles Metro Participates in Updated Campaign Against Human Sex Trafficking

6) California Transportation Agencies Launch Water Conservation Campaign

 

 

Upcoming Events

30^th Annual Transport Chicago – June 12 – Chicago

http://www.transportchicago.org/

 

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[TCN] Monday, May 25, 2015

 

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Monday, May 25, 2015 – ISSN 1529-1057

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Reno A&E Bicycle Detection System Maximizes Accuracy

Reno A&E now offers an automatic bicycle detection system that combines a C-series inductive loop detector, using enhanced and patented algorithms and prefabricated inductive loops for new and upgraded intersections. The RAE (model C-1101-B and model C-1201-B) loop detectors identify all vehicles, including the ability to differentiate bicycles from all other vehicles, as well as scooters and motorcycles. Both models, (CALTRANS or NEMA type), allow traffic engineering professionals to detect and provide safe passage time for bicycles without compromising operational efficiency of the intersection. To learn more about RAE's Bicycle Detection System, contact RAE Director of Sales, Carl Zabel at carlz@renoae.com or stop by booth 417 in the exhibit hall during ITS America's Annual Meeting & Expo, May 31-June 3.

 

 

AVIATION

 

1) FAA Proposes Eliminating Numerous Alaska Instrument Approaches

Link to article in Alaska Dispatch News:

http://www.adn.com/article/20150524/faa-proposes-eliminating-numerous-alaska-instrument-approaches

 

2) Soon, System for Info Sharing Among Indian Airports to Cut Delays

Link to article in The Times of India:

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/Soon-system-for-info-sharing-among-airports-to-cut-delays/articleshow/47400733.cms 

 

BICYCLES / PEDESTRIANS

 

3) Online Registry in Spokane, Washington Should Help Police Return Stolen Bikes to Owners

Link to article in The Spokesman-Review:

http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2015/may/22/online-registry-should-help-police-return-stolen/

 

4) Topeka, Kansas Puts Out Video to Educate Public About Bicycle Rules of the Road

Link to article in The Capital-Journal:

http://cjonline.com/news/2015-05-22/city-topeka-puts-out-video-educate-public-about-bicycle-rules-road

 

GPS / NAVIGATION

 

5) US Military Trials British Navigation Tech to Combat GPS Jamming

Link to article in The Daily Telegraph:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/news/11626986/US-military-trials-British-navigation-tech-to-combat-GPS-jamming.html

 

INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION

 

6) Congress Should Modernize Highway Funding with 'Chips,' Not 'Concrete'

Link to commentary in the Deseret News:

http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865629332/Congress-should-modernize-highway-funding-with-chips-not-concrete.html?pg=all

 

7) ERTICO News Update

Link to update:

http://www.erticonetwork.com/index.php?option=com_acymailing&ctrl=archive&task=view&mailid=93

 

MARITIME

 

8) Boat Safely and Keep Others Informed with the Help of the US Coast Guard Mobile App

Link to article on ZDNet:

http://www.zdnet.com/article/boat-safely-and-keep-others-informed-with-the-help-of-the-us-coast-guard-mobile-app/

Link to news release and video

 

OTHER

 

9) Spot Unlicensed Spectrum with a Real-Time Analyzer

Link to article in Microwaves & RF:

http://mwrf.com/test-measurement-analyzers/spot-unlicensed-spectrum-real-time-analyzer  

 

PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION

 

10) Oil Trains Scary Secrecy

Link to article in The Philadelphia Inquirer:

http://www.philly.com/philly/business/transportation/Oils_secret_transit.html

 

RAILROADS

 

11) Cost of Radio Spectrum an Obstacle to Positive Train Control

Link to article in The Philadelphia Inquirer:

http://www.philly.com/philly/news/20150525_Cost_of_radio_spectrum_an_obstacle_to_Postive_Train_Control.html

 

12) Australian Signaling Trial Could Revolutionize Transport, But Will We Benefit?

Link to commentary in The Age:

http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/signalling-trial-could-revolutionise-transport-but-will-we-benefit-20150523-gh7zr3.html

 

ROADWAYS

 

13) Kentucky Transportation Officials Say Most Tagged Interstate Signs Will Not Be Replaced

Link to story on WDRB-TV:

http://www.wdrb.com/story/29138870/ky-transportation-officials-say-most-tagged-interstate-signs-will-not-be-replaced

 

SAFETY / SECURITY

 

14) TSA IT Budget Cuts Spur Innovations in Cloud, Risk Management

Link to story on WFED Radio:

http://www.federalnewsradio.com/482/3862142/TSA-IT-budget-cuts-spur-innovations-in-cloud-risk-management

 

TRAFFIC INCIDENT MANAGEMENT

 

15) $1,000 a Call: Victoria Freeway Emergency Phones Could Go in VicRoads Review

Link to article in The Age:

http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/1000-a-call-freeway-emergency-phones-could-go-in-vicroads-review-20150525-gh8v3t.html 

 

TRANSIT

 

16) Transit Hub in Surrey, British Columbia is Like Air Traffic Control – Only with 1,500 Buses

Link to article in The Vancouver Sun:

http://www.vancouversun.com/news/Transit+Surrey+like+traffic+control+only+with+buses/11079170/story.html

 

17) King County Metro Transit to Look at Pilot for Mobile Ticketing

Link to story on KING-TV:

http://www.king5.com/story/news/local/seattle/2015/05/23/metro-transit-mobile-ticketing-fares/27829407/

 

18) Port Authority of Allegheny County Considers One-Time Fee for Smartcards

Link to article in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette:

http://www.post-gazette.com/local/2015/05/25/Port-Authority-considers-charging-one-time-fee-for-ConnectCards/stories/201505250022

 

19) Real-Time Digital TransitScreens Coming to Philadelphia Office Buildings

Link to article in Philadelphia:

http://www.phillymag.com/property/2015/05/15/transitscreen-philadelphia-brandywine/

 

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

 

20) Traffic Management Center Will Use Variety of Tools to Keep Commuters Moving During Pan Am Games

Link to article in Whitby This Week:

http://www.durhamregion.com/pan-am-games-story/5635531-how-traffic-lights-keep-commuters-moving-in-durham-region/

 

 

News Releases

1) Daimler and Qualcomm Announce Strategic Collaboration on Connected Car Technologies

2) Cadillac and Shanghai OnStar Show China's First 4G LTE Telematics Service

3) International Summit Strengthens New Zealand's Transport, Trade and Tourism Links

4) New City App from PTV Makes Its Debut

 

 

Upcoming Events

24^th International Technical Conference on the Enhanced Safety of Vehicles – June 8-11 – Gothenburg, Sweden

http://esv2015.com/

 

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