[TCN] Thursday, May 5, 2016

 

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Thursday, May 5, 2016 – ISSN 1529-1057

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TrafficCast, the industry leader in travel-times and traffic data analytics is looking for strong sales/business development account executives to help manage and grow our BlueTOAD system, currently used in 45 states.  As the technology is experiencing tremendous growth, we need additional resources to meet demand and fully support our traffic engineering, ITS and planning partners.  Past work with local and/or state agencies in either a consulting or manufacturing role is required, being an EIT or PE is a plus.   Job openings are anticipated in the Midwest, South Central and Western US and will require 50% travel.  TrafficCast offers competitive salaries and incentives, along with a rewarding environment. If you are highly motivated, energetic and are looking for a professional challenge that comes with great opportunity, please send your resume with letter of interest to Paul Misticawi @ pmisticawi@trafficcast.com

 

 

AVIATION

 

1) NASA, FAA Showoff Wireless Aircraft Communication Technology

Link to Network World article

http://www.networkworld.com/article/3065853/mobile-wireless/nasa-faa-showoff-wireless-aircraft-communication-technology.html

 

2) Police in Malaysia Warn Public Not to Utter 'Bomb' in Airports

Link to Bernama article

http://www.bernama.com/bernama/v8/newsindex.php?id=1242164

 

3) A Brief History of the Humble Airport Cellphone Lot

Link to CIO column

http://www.cio.com/article/3065843/mobile/a-brief-history-of-the-humble-airport-cell-phone-lot.html

 

BICYCLES / PEDESTRIANS

 

4) Edmonton Working on New Wayfinding System for Pedestrians

Link to Edmonton Metro article

http://www.metronews.ca/news/edmonton/2016/05/05/edmonton-working-on-new-wayfind-system-.html

 

INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION

 

5) Automakers, State DOTs Urge White House to Reject Plan for Open Spectrum

Link to Reuters article

http://fortune.com/2016/05/05/automakers-open-spectrum/

Link to letter

 

PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION

 

6) Oakland, California Cops Sorry for 'Insensitive' Cinco de Mayo News Release

Link to San Francisco Chronicle article

http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Oakland-cops-sorry-for-insensitive-Cinco-de-7390784.php

Link to Oakland PD apology

 

SAFETY / SECURITY

 

7) Rhode Island DOT: Wrong-Way Driving Detection System Effective in Stopping Crashes

Link to WPRI-TV story

http://wpri.com/2016/05/05/ridot-states-wrong-way-driving-detection-system-effective-in-stopping-crashes/

Link to news release

 

TAXIS / RIDESHARING

 

8) GM, Lyft to Test Driverless Bolt Taxis on Public Roads

Link to Wall Street Journal article

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/gm-lyft-to-test-driverless-bolt-taxis-on-public-roads-2016-05-05

 

TRANSIT

 

9) New Version of TriMet Tickets App Includes Lyft, Car2Go Tie-In

Link to Oregonian article

http://www.oregonlive.com/commuting/index.ssf/2016/05/new_version_of_trimet_tickets.html

Link to news release

 

VEHICLES

 

10) Ford Invests $182.2 Million in Software Company Pivotal

Link to Reuters article

http://www.reuters.com/article/us-ford-motor-pivotal-software-idUSKCN0XW11G

Link to news release

 

11) Next Driverless Car Battle: Who Will Control the Data?

Link to TheStreet article

http://www.thestreet.com/story/13559868/1/next-driverless-car-battle-who-will-control-the-data.html

 

 

News Releases

1) Delta to Expand Next Generation of In-Flight Wi-Fi to More Than 600 Aircraft

2) UC Berkeley, City of San Francisco Team Up for Smart City Challenge

3) Oregon DOT Updating Curve 'Advisory Speed' Signs Around the State

4) Swinburne University of Technology Researchers Develop Model to Significantly Reduce Traffic Congestion

5) Mobileye Names Daniel Galves New Chief Communications Officer

 

 

Upcoming Events

Discrete Choice Analysis Course - June 6-10 – Cambridge, Massachusetts

http://professional.mit.edu/programs/short-programs/discrete-choice-analysis

 

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