Transportation Communications Newsletter
Wednesday, August 19, 2015 – ISSN 1529-1057
Mitsubishi Electric Visual and Imaging Systems
ITS International features an impressive display wall at COP-BH, the Brazilian control room that helps Belo Horizonte's Municipal Guard monitor security and traffic operations.
Belo Horizonte, Brazil's sixth largest city and third largest metropolitan area, with a population of 2.5 million people, has made significant investments in its roadways and mass transit system along with their state-of-the-art control room. Read more about COP-BH's control room at: http://www.itsinternational.com/categories/utc/features/close-shave-for-brazilian-project/
AVIATION
1) Singapore Inaugurates New Air Traffic Management Centers
Link to article on AINonline:
CARTOGRAPHY
2) Here's an Open Source Transport and Planning Map of Greater Manchester to Play With
Link to blog on CityMetric:
ELECTRONIC TOLLING
3) Washington State DOT Unveils New Interactive Toll Map for I-405 Drivers
Link to story on KIRO Radio:
http://mynorthwest.com/1024/2797643/WSDOT-unveils-new-toll-map-for-I405-drivers
4) Taiwan's ETC System Wins 2015 ITS World Congress Industry Award
Link to article on Focus Taiwan:
http://focustaiwan.tw/news/asoc/201508190037.aspx
OTHER
5) Why the Word 'Infrastructure' Replaced 'Public Works'
Link to column in Governing:
http://www.governing.com/columns/eco-engines/gov-the-word-infrastructure.html
6) E-Tool for Business Process to Improve Travel Time Reliability
Link to further information from FHWA:
http://ops.fhwa.dot.gov/resources/news/news_detail.asp?ID=967
ROADWAYS
7) New Technology Could Help Cities Inspect and Maintain Streets More Efficiently
Link to story on Keystone Crossroads:
8) Idaho Replaces Mile Marker 420 with 419.9 to Thwart Stoners
Link to AP article:
http://www.idahostatesman.com/2015/08/18/3943968_idaho-replaces-mile-marker-420.html?rh=1
SAFETY / SECURITY
9) You Can Now Review and Receive Responses from the TSA on Yelp
Link to story on WPVI-TV:
http://6abc.com/technology/you-can-now-review-and-receive-responses-from-the-tsa-on-yelp/943552/
TRANSIT
10) Connecticut to Install GPS Tracking on CTTransit Buses
Link to story on WVIT-TV:
TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT
11) Philadelphia's Traffic Center to Be Ready for Papal Visit
Link to article on Philly Voice:
http://www.phillyvoice.com/traffic-center-be-ready-papal-visit/
12) I-80 Traffic Control System in California in New Test Phase
Link to article in the Contra Costa Times:
http://www.contracostatimes.com/breaking-news/ci_28666176/i-80-traffic-control-system-new-test-phase
VEHICLES
13) New Lexus GS Models Can Read Road Signs and Automatically Avoid Obstacles
Link to article on Gizmag:
http://www.gizmag.com/2016-lexus-gs/38997/
14) Ford Patents Autonomous Car That Can Transform Into a Lounge While Driving
Link to article on Business Insider:
News Releases
1) FCC Workshop to Promote Wider Use of the Emergency Alert System
2) Livall Launches World's First Smart and Safe Cycling Helmet
Upcoming Events
APTA Annual Meeting – October 4-7 – San Francisco
http://www.apta.com/mc/annual/Pages/default.aspx
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