Transportation Communications Newsletter
Monday, April 18, 2016 – ISSN 1529-1057
Eberle Design Inc.'s iCITE™ Data Aggregator DA-300™ Offers Real-Time Traffic & Arterial Data with Cabinet Monitoring
The DA-Data Aggregator® Model DA-300 provides cost effective remote access to real-time performance measures and traffic data from any isolated or networked intersection or arterial roadway. It easily interfaces with any make or model of traffic cabinet or controller (NEMA, ATCC, or Type 33X), to provide real-time traffic counts and parsed data. It offers Wi-Fi-based roadway network travel time and monitors and reports on mission critical traffic cabinet or intersection faults via SMS or email. The DA-Data Aggregator® Model DA-300 is also designed to endure temperature extremes and well suited for solar powered applications. To receive more information, visit www.editraffic.com or kindly contact Jon Muilenberg, EDI Sales Director, at jmuilenberg@editraffic.com.
AVIATION
1) NASA Plans Major Test of Drone Management System
Link to IDG News Service article
http://www.pcworld.com/article/3058054/nasa-plans-major-test-of-drone-management-system.html
2) 'Virtual' Sign Language Assistant Introduced at Rio's Tom Jobin Airport
Link to Airport World article
3) New Apps That Can Help You Navigate Airports
Link to PeterGreenberg article
http://petergreenberg.com/2016/04/15/apps-navigate-airports/
BICYCLES / PEDESTRIANS
4) Safer Cycle Infrastructure Possible in UK After Signage Rule Changes
Link to road.cc article
http://road.cc/content/news/186662-safer-cycle-infrastructure-possible-after-signage-rule-changes
Link to news release
ELECTRONIC TOLLING
5) Communication Problems Lead to Weird Numbers on I-405 Toll Signs
Link to KING-TV story
MARITIME
6) EU Looks to Drones for Migrant Route Surveillance
Link to Maritime Executive article
http://www.maritime-executive.com/article/eu-looks-to-drones-for-migrant-route-surveillance
7) GPS Tracking, Improved Weather Information Planned for Alabama Yacht Race One Year After Tragedy
Link to AP article
8) Vessel Traffic and Port Management System to be Installed Along Goa Coastline
Link to Navhind Times article
http://www.navhindtimes.in/new-advanced-system-to-monitor-movement-of-ships-and-barges/
PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION
9) Interview with News Tribune's Commuting Reporter
Link to News Tribune column
http://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/news-columns-blogs/karen-peterson/article72189972.html
RAILROADS
10) Photographer Documents the Secret Lives of Amtrak Passengers
Link to The New Yorker article
http://www.newyorker.com/culture/photo-booth/the-secret-lives-of-amtrak-passengers
SAFETY / SECURITY
11) Ex-Ferrari Racing Chief Steers UN Toward Preventing Road Fatalities
Link to CBS Sports story
12) US Envoy to UN Urges More Action on Dangers of Texting Behind Wheel
Link to Reuters article
http://af.reuters.com/article/commoditiesNews/idAFL2N17I20E
TELEMATICS
13) Telematics Revolutionizing Fleet Management
Link to Financial Times article
http://www.ft.com/intl/cms/s/2/ca557812-c03a-11e5-9fdb-87b8d15baec2.html
TRANSIT
14) New South Wales to Trial Contactless Card Payments on Public Transport
Link to CNET article
http://www.cnet.com/au/news/nsw-to-trial-contactless-credit-debit-card-payments-on-public-transport/
VEHICLES
15) With Young People Trading AM/FM for Streaming, Will Radio Find a Home in Your Next Car?
Link to NeimanLab blog
News Releases
1) Registrations Now Open for 2016 World Congress on ITS in Melbourne
2) FHWA Proposes New Performance Measures to Reduce Congestion on Nation's Highways
3) VRUITS Project Uses Novel Technology to Improve Protection for Vulnerable Road Users
4) New South Wales Government Launches Transport and Roads Technology Hub
5) Study: Airports Ideal Environment for B2B and Consumer Marketing Programs
7) Google Awards Grant to School to Build 'Micronavigation' App to Help Blind Use Transit
8) Commuter Action Group Helping Introduce Smartphone App for Metro-North Riders
Job Postings
- Senior & Junior Traffic Engineer – AECOM – Philadelphia /Conshohocken, Pennsylvania
http://goo.gl/dFs8bk http://goo.gl/X7if3d
Upcoming Events
Webinar: Life in the Fast Lane-Distractions Behind the Wheel and Everywhere Else – April 19
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