Transportation Communications Newsletter
Friday, October 2, 2015 – ISSN 1529-1057
AVIATION
1) Colorado Airport Selected as First FAA-Sanctioned Test for Virtual Tower
Link to article in the Coloradoan:
http://www.coloradoan.com/story/news/2015/10/01/virtual-tower-northern-colorado-airport/73173244/
2) FAA Two-Way Radio Towers Coming Down Due to Changing Technology
Link to story on KFDA-TV:
BICYCLES / PEDESTRIANS
3) Distracted Pedestrians Targeted in New Campaign in Calgary
Link to story on CHQR Radio:
http://www.newstalk770.com/2015/10/01/distracted-pedestrians/
CAMERAS
4) Ohio Lobbyist Admits to Extorting Traffic Camera Firm for Political Donations
Link to article from the Northeast Ohio Media Group:
http://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2015/10/ohio_lobbyist_admits_to_extort.html
GPS / NAVIGATION
5) GPS to be Jammed in Scotland During NATO War Games
Link to BBC News story:
http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-34413696
INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION
6) How Smart Technology Could Soon Improve Transport in Cambridge, UK
Link to article on Cambridge News:
OTHER
7) BusCon 2015 Features New Vehicles, Tech and Education
Link to article in Metro:
8) Smart Cities May Decrease Auto Traffic, But Internet Traffic Will Skyrocket
Link to commentary in The Birmingham News:
http://www.al.com/opinion/index.ssf/2015/10/smart_cities_may_decrease_auto.html
PARKING
9) Parking Tech Expert with T2 Helps Keep Traffic Running Smoothly
Link to article in The Indianapolis Star:
PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION
10) Port Authority of New York & New Jersey: Former Deputy Executive Director Deleted Key Records of Meetings with United Airlines
Link to story on WNYC Radio:
http://www.wnyc.org/story/port-authority-former-christie-appointee-deleted-key-records/
RAILROADS
11) Railroad Threatens Trespassing Charges Against Environmental Group After Photos Posted Online
Link to article in The Post-Star:
SAFETY / SECURITY
12) Texas DOT Promises Wrong-Way Safety Improvements in Tarrant County
Link to story on KXAS-TV:
13) Traffic-Awareness Lecturer Hopes Game Will Leave Players Anything But Board
Link to article in The National:
14) Taking Photos on Train Tracks: 'A Mistake You Can't Undo.'
Link to article in The Washington Post:
TRANSIT
15) UK Government's Free Wi-Fi Benefits 3 Million Users of Public Transport
Link to article on ITProPortal:
16) Portland, Oregon: New Transit Map Underscores Frequent Network
Link to blog on Human Transit:
http://www.humantransit.org/2015/10/new-trimet-map-focuses-more-heavily-on-the-frequent-network.html
VEHICLES
17) Daimler Takes the Next Step Toward Autonomous Trucks
Link to article in Heavy Duty Trucking:
Link to news release
18) Short-Staffed NHTSA Struggles to Handle Car-Hacking Threats
Link to article on Autoblog:
http://www.autoblog.com/2015/10/02/short-staffed-nhtsa-struggles-to-handle-car-hacking-threats/
News Releases
1) GEWI Newsletter: The ITS World Congress Issue – September/October 2015
2) Compass4D Announces Continuation in 2016
3) Dallas Fort Worth Airport Unveils New Brand, Logo
4) FAA, Denver Airport Partner on PSA for Drone Safety
5) International Transport Forum Promotes Intelligent Mobility at ITS World Congress
6) Orlando International Airport First to Adopt Facial Recognition Technology at Border
8) California Highway Patrol Launching a Traffic Safety Grant to Crack Down on Distracted Driving
Friday Bonus
No one enjoys getting stuck in a traffic jam, but if you do get delayed let's hope these musicians are nearby.
Upcoming Events
USDOT Webinar: Enabling Technologies for Vehicle Automation – October 14
http://www.itsa.org/enablingtechnologieswebinar
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