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Friday, August 14, 2015 – ISSN 1529-1057


VMS2DASH, eCall, Road Incident Management, Topics on GEWI Traffic Technologies Tour

 

In September, GEWI's Traffic Technologies Tour (TTT) will visit several cities in North America to meet with public agencies for an information exchange about traffic technologies being used worldwide.  Current requested topics include VMS2DASH, eCall, Connected Work Zones and Road Incident Management.  The agenda is tailored to the specific interests of each public agency. 

 

Founded in 1992, GEWI's TIC Software is used for a variety of traffic projects worldwide. The TTT is an important part of GEWI's product development process and the information exchange benefits public agencies by learning how traffic issues have been addressed globally as well as discussing emerging technologies and trends.

 

Currently there is one open spot on the TTT for the week of 14 September.  Any agency interested in participating in the tour or a follow-up webinar should contact jim.oneill@gewi.com

 

 

AVIATION

 

1) Funny Flight Videos Might Keep Us Alive. Or Not.

Link to article from The Atlanta Journal-Constitution:

http://www.aviationpros.com/news/12103176/funny-flight-videos-might-keep-us-alive-or-not

Link to Delta video

 

CAMERAS

 

2) Japanese Railway Cameras Automatically Spot Drunk Commuters

Link to article in The Wall Street Journal:

http://blogs.wsj.com/japanrealtime/2015/08/13/drunk-on-the-train-platform-these-cameras-can-tell

 

3) States Start Restricting Police License Plate Readers

Link to article in Governing:

http://www.governing.com/columns/tech-talk/gov-automated-license-plate-readers-police.html

 

4) Why Red-Light Cameras Have Big Safety Benefits But Little Support

Link to blog on CityLab:

http://www.citylab.com/commute/2015/08/why-red-light-cameras-have-big-safety-benefits-but-little-support/401291/

 

CARTOGRAPHY

 

5) Google Map Editing Feature Back Online After Hacking Pranks

Link to article in The Hill:

http://thehill.com/policy/cybersecurity/251062-google-map-editor-back-online-after-hacking-prank

 

OTHER

 

6) Augmented Reality: Coming to a City Near You

Link to blog in GCN:

http://gcn.com/blogs/emerging-tech/2015/08/augmented-reality.aspx

 

PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION

 

7) New Jersey Transit Won't Share Publicly-Funded Sandy Report

Link to article in the Asbury Park Press:

http://www.app.com/story/news/local/monmouth-county/sandy-recovery/2015/08/14/sandy-nj-transit-public-spending/31710289/

 

RAILROADS

 

8) FCC Agrees to Let Amtrak Police Communicate with First Responders on Emergency Radio Networks

Link to article in the Daily News:

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/exclusive-amtrak-police-talk-cops-emergency-radio-article-1.2325427

 

ROADWAYS

 

9) New Zealand Considering Foreign Language Road Signs to Reduce Tourist Crashes

Link to article on Stuff:

http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/71059191/foreign-language-road-signs-could-corner-tourist-crashes

 

SAFETY / SECURITY

 

10) British Transport Police Investigate 'First Cyber-Flashing' Case

Link to BBC News story:

http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-33889225

 

11) AAA: Distracted Driving Responsible for 79% of Deaths on Georgia Roads This Year

Link to story on WRBL-TV:

http://wrbl.com/2015/08/11/aaa-distracted-driving-behind-death-toll-increase-on-ga-roadways/

 

TRAFFIC INCIDENT MANAGEMENT

 

12) Seattle DOT Says It's Making Post-Critique Progress on Traffic Incident Management

Link to West Seattle Blog:

http://westseattleblog.com/2015/08/followup-sdot-says-its-making-post-critique-progress-on-traffic-incident-management/

 

TRANSIT

 

13) Federal Transit Administration Seeks to Boost Oversight of US Transit Systems

Link to article in The Hill:

http://thehill.com/policy/transportation/251161-feds-seek-to-boost-oversight-of-us-transit-systems

Link to news release

 

14) Meet Jessica Ettinger, Voice of New York City Subway's Lexington Avenue Line

Link to story on WNBC-TV:

http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/Jessica-Ettinger-Voice-of-Lexington-Avenue-Subway-Line-4-5-6-Train-MTA-321823292.html

 

15) MBTA Flips Switch on Underground Green Line Countdown Clock

Link to article in The Boston Globe:

http://www.boston.com/business/news/2015/08/13/mbta-flipping-the-switch-underground-green-line-countdown-clock/72zhV0A0M5BqtTfo8NARfL/story.html

 

16) Amazon Envisions Package Pickups on Public Transit Using Lockers

Link to article on GeekWire:

http://www.geekwire.com/2015/amazon-envisions-package-pickups-on-public-transit-using-lockers-on-buses-trains-and-subways/

 

 

News Releases

1) University of Iowa Partners with National Safety Council to Educate Consumers About Vehicle Safety Features

2) IndyGo Names Lauren Day Manager of Marketing and Communications

3) United Airlines Boosts In-Flight Entertainment with More Content on More Aircraft

4) United Airlines' App Offers New Features Including Interactive Maps of Hub Airports

5) San Antonio's VIA Expanding Wireless Service Throughout Fleet and Properties

6) Johns Creek, Georgia and Waze to Share Information

 

 

Friday Bonus

This is one traffic enforcement agent I wouldn't argue with.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7zb7qnZBvs

 

 

Upcoming Events

NOCoE CMM Dimensions Webinar Series: Systems and Technology – September 24

http://www.transportationops.org/event/cmm-dimensions-webinar-series-5-systems-and-technology

 

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