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Jumat, 05 September 2014

[TCN] Friday, September 5, 2014

Transportation Communications Newsletter

Friday, September 5, 2014 – ISSN 1529-1057

GEWI and BMW to Demonstrate VMS2DASH at ITS World Congress

In the newest development of vehicle-to-infrastructure communication, BMW and GEWI will demonstrate a prototype technology called VMS2DASH. It would enable public agencies to transmit traffic information from variable message signs (VMS) on public roadways onto a vehicle's in-dash information display. This would put important traffic messages directly in the driver's field of view, providing information relevant to their specific location as well as their destination. Register for the ride-along demo at GEWI booth #2805 at ITS World Congress. If you are won't be attending World Congress, click here for a TIC Features Overview video. For more information how TIC Connects Systems – Vehicles – Travelers, visit www.gewi.com

AVIATION

1) New Technology Will Allow Pilots to Pick More Direct Routes

Link to article in The Economist:

http://www.economist.com/news/technology-quarterly/21615069-more-aircraft-take-sky-new-technology-will-allow-pilots-pick-their-own

BICYCLES / PEDESTRIANS

2) App Will Let Drivers Know When Bikes Are Near Their Cars

Link to article in Fast Company:

http://www.fastcoexist.com/3035085/this-life-saving-app-will-let-drivers-know-when-bikes-are-near-their-cars

INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION

3) ITS World Congress: International Transportation Conference Bringing Technology, Execs to Detroit

Link to article on MLive:

http://www.mlive.com/auto/index.ssf/2014/09/its_world_congress_internation.html

4) INRIX's Gary Carlin Previews Company's ITS World Congress Plans

Link to interview on Transportation Radio:

http://www.buzzsprout.com/18472/201808-gary-carlin-brings-public-sector-expertise-to-inrix

OTHER

5) RideScout and Austin's Growing Transportation Startup Ecosystem

Link to article on Xconomy:

http://www.xconomy.com/texas/2014/09/04/ridescout-and-austins-growing-transportation-startup-ecosystem/

6) I'm Stuck: Using Crowdsourcing to Persuade Lawmakers to Invest in Infrastructure

Link to article in Government Technology:

http://www.govtech.com/transportation/Im-Stuck-Using-Crowdsourcing-to-Persuade-Lawmakers-to-Invest-in-Infrastructure.html

PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION

7) South Carolina DOT Holding Public Input Meeting on Island Inaccessible by Public Transit

Link to commentary in Charleston City Paper:

http://www.charlestoncitypaper.com/TheBattery/archives/2014/09/05/scdot-holding-public-input-meeting-on-an-island-inaccessible-by-public-transit

SAFETY / SECURITY

8) How Technology Can End Highway Fatalities

Link to article in PC World:

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2467284,00.asp

9) Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Law Prohibits School Buses from Using Safety Lights and Stop Arms

Link to story on Global News:

http://globalnews.ca/news/1546442/no-requirement-for-traffic-to-stop-for-school-buses-in-saskatoon

TELEMATICS

10) Insurers Ready to Ask for More Telematics Data

Link to article in Insurance & Technology:

http://www.insurancetech.com/architecture-infrastructure/insurers-ready-to-ask-for-more-telematic/240168973

TRAFFIC INCIDENT MANAGEMENT

11) First Responders from North and South Carolina Meet to Improve Incident Response

Link to story on WCNC-TV:

http://www.wcnc.com/story/news/traffic/2014/09/04/making-the-seconds-count-in-traffic-incident-response/15091315/

12) Virginia First Responders Learn Ideas to Ease Traffic Management Woes

Link to article in the Northern Virginia Daily:

http://www.nvdaily.com/news/2014/09/first-responders-learn-ideas-for-easing-traffic-management-woes.php

13) North Carolina DOT's Yellow IMAP Trucks to Become 'Mobile Billboards'

Link to article in the News & Observer:

http://www.newsobserver.com/2014/09/05/4123945_ncdots-yellow-imap-trucks-to-become.html

Link to news release

TRANSIT

14) San Francisco's Public Transit Agency in Talks to Build Smartphone Ticketing App

Link to article on Business Insider:

http://www.businessinsider.com/san-francisco-transit-agency-in-talks-to-build-a-smartphone-ticketing-app-2014-9

VEHICLES

15) Toyota: Automated Cars Won't Be Driverless Cars

Link to story on WWJ Radio:

http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2014/09/04/toyota-automated-cars-wont-be-driverless-cars/

16) Radio Remains King of the Road Despite Rise of Digital Music

Link to article in The Wall Street Journal:

http://blogs.wsj.com/numbers/radio-remains-king-of-the-road-despite-rise-of-digital-music-1741/

News Releases

1) San Francisco Airport Announces Launch of Chinese-Language Website

2) Bytemark to Develop Mobile Ticketing System for Massachusetts DOT BusPlus Program

3) Delphi First to Market with Wireless Vehicle Communications Technology to Support V2V

Friday Bonus

This summer I had a chance to visit Central Europe. Even while on vacation I'm on the lookout for items for the TCN and came up with this curiosity. It's called the narrowest street in Prague. They even have a traffic signal since it's only wide enough for one person at a time to pass.

http://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/02/1c/1f/a1/caption.jpg

Solicitation

- Nominees Sought – Vanguard Innovation Award – AASHTO

http://www.aashtojournal.org/Pages/090514award.aspx

- High School Video Contest – Safe Streets. Smart Trips – Massachusetts DOT

http://www.massdot.state.ma.us/GreenDOT/RoadwaySafetyVideo.aspx

Upcoming Events

Webinar: US DOT Connected Vehicle Pilot Program, Part 2-Communications and the Role of DSRC – September 19

http://www.itsa.org/cvpilotswebinar

Today in Transportation History

1939 **75^th anniversary** The US Navy instituted Neutrality Patrol operations in the Atlantic Ocean.

http://www.dtic.mil/dtic/tr/fulltext/u2/a245396.pdf

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Kamis, 04 September 2014

[TCN] Thursday, September 4, 2014

Transportation Communications Newsletter

Thursday, September 4, 2014 – ISSN 1529-1057

HERE Predictive Traffic Demo at ITS World Congress

What time should I leave for my weekend trip? Do I have enough time to get to my meeting?

Get better travel time estimates for your route. HERE Predictive uses factors such as seasons, holidays, weather, and other trends.

Come see HERE's Predictive Traffic demo in the Michigan DOT TMC showcase at Cobo Hall or on Belle Isle.

Contact HERE for more information.

AVIATION

1) Facial Recognition Trials Resume at Narita, Haneda Airports in Japan

Link to article in The Japan Times:

http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2014/09/04/national/facial-recognition-trials-resume-narita-haneda-airports

CAMERAS

2) Cleveland City Council Puts Traffic Camera Issue on Ballot

Link to story on WKYC-TV:

http://www.wkyc.com/story/news/politics/2014/09/03/cleveland--council-puts-traffic-camera-issue-on-ballot/15019945/

3) Red-Light Camera Industry Fights Citizen Vote in Florida

Link to story on WTSP-TV:

http://www.wtsp.com/story/news/investigations/2014/09/03/ats-fights-brooksville-citizen-referendum-on-red-light-cameras/15013135/

INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION

4) Lyle Saxton to Be Inducted into Intelligent Transportation Society World Congress Hall of Fame

Link to article on Powhatan Today:

http://www.timesdispatch.com/powhatantoday/news/powhatan-man-receives-international-award/article_85daf454-33c9-11e4-aa5f-0017a43b2370.html

MARITIME

5) China Using Language to Quietly Redefine International Maritime Law

Link to commentary in The Diplomat:

http://thediplomat.com/2014/09/chinas-war-on-maritime-law/

OTHER

6) Daimler Buys myTaxi, RideScout Apps in Transport Services Expansion

Link to Bloomberg article:

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140903/AUTO0104/309030092/Daimler-buys-uber-rival-Mytaxi-transport-services-expansion

Link to news release

7) Study: Tweets During 2013 Colorado Floods Gave Engineers Valuable Data on Infrastructure Damage

Link to story on KMGH-TV:

http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/local-news/study-tweets-during-2013-colorado-floods-gave-engineers-valuable-data-on-infrastructure-damage

Link to news release

8) The Most Important Transportation Innovation of the Decade is the Smartphone, But Cities and Transit Agencies Haven't Taken Full Advantage

Link to blog on CityLab:

http://www.citylab.com/commute/2014/09/the-most-important-transportation-innovation-of-this-decade-is-the-smartphone/379525/

ROADWAYS

9) Austin, Texas Adjusts Traffic Lights in Real-Time Based on Smartphone Data

Link to article in Government Technology:

http://www.govtech.com//transportation/Austin-Turns-to-Crowdsourcing-to-Improve-Traffic-Congestion.html

SAFETY / SECURITY

10) West Coast States Work on Early Warning System for Earthquakes

Link to McClatchy News article:

http://www.governing.com/news/headlines/west-coast-states-work-on-early-warning-system-for-earthquakes.html

TRAFFIC INCIDENT MANAGEMENT

11) Colorado DOT Discusses Snow Plans for I-70

Link to article in the Vail Daily:

http://www.vaildaily.com/news/12870089-113/vail-transportation-department-state

TRANSIT

12) São Paulo Introduces Internet-Enabled Buses as Part of Transport Overhaul

Link to article on ZDNet:

http://www.zdnet.com/sao-paulo-introduces-internet-enabled-buses-as-part-of-transport-overhaul-7000033272/

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

13) Updated Live Traffic App Helps Drivers Beat New South Wales Traffic

Link to story on 7 News:

https://au.news.yahoo.com/video/watch/24890667/

14) Alabama DOT Digital Message Boards on I-65 Show Drive Times

Link to story on WSFA-TV:

http://www.wsfa.com/story/20558141/aldot-digital-message-boards-i-65-in-montgomery-show-drive-times

15) Facebook Group Aims to Help Traffic Weary Drivers in Leland, North Carolina

Link to story on WWAY-TV:

http://www.wwaytv3.com/2014/09/03/first-3-facebook-group-aims-to-help-traffic-weary-drivers-leland

16) A Framework for Improving Travel Time Reliability

Link to report from the Transportation Research Board:

http://www.trb.org/Main/Blurbs/169243.aspx

VEHICLES

17) Toyota Expands Safety Research with $35 Million Commitment in Ann Arbor

Link to article in the Detroit Free Press:

http://www.freep.com/article/20140903/BUSINESS0104/309030180/toyota-safety-research-ann-arbor

Link to news release

18) Distracted Driving and Big Data – What's the Connection and Concern

Link to blog on Consumer Traveler:

http://consumertraveler.com/columns/policy-columns/distracted-driving-and-big-data-whats-the-connection-and-concern/

News Releases

1) National Highway Safety Leaders Gather in Grand Rapids, Michigan

2) Day One Round-Up of Insurance Telematics USA 2014

Upcoming Events

20^th Annual ITS Forum – October 2 – Madison, Wisconsin

http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07e9krqkypf661c8dc&llr=xxnduskab

Today in Transportation History

1964 **50^th anniversary** The Forth Road Bridge in Scotland was officially opened.

http://www.forthroadbridge.org/history

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Rabu, 03 September 2014

[TCN] Wednesday, September 3, 2014

Transportation Communications Newsletter

Wednesday, September 3, 2014 – ISSN 1529-1057

IBTTA Golf Tournament September 13 Supports
Next Generation of Tolling Industry Leaders

The natural beauty of Texas Hill Country will be yours to enjoy at the IBTTA Foundation Golf Classic September 13, the day before our 82nd Annual Meeting & Exhibition. Proceeds from this annual fundraising event support the IBTTA Leadership Academy, an annual program that gives the next generation of tolling industry leaders the knowledge, skills, and networks they'll need to help build tomorrow's transportation system. The tournament takes place at the Barton Creek Golf Resort, designed by Austin native and PGA veteran Ben Crenshaw and partner Bill Coore. You'll experience rolling hills, natural plateaus, soft contours and native vegetation, all harmoniously woven into an interesting, playable championship layout. Registration includes lunch and a post-tournament awards reception. To register, contact Kathleen Davis at IBTTA.

AVIATION

1) FAA Updating Air Navigation Technology

Link to video in The Hill:

http://thehill.com/video/in-the-news/216379-faa-updating-air-navigation-technology

2) Incident Management Software Finds Its Wings

Link to article on Security Info Watch:

http://www.securityinfowatch.com/article/11675542/benefits-of-leveraging-incident-management-software-in-airports

3) Twitter Users Blast Spirit's 'Bare Fare' Ad

Link to article on MarketWatch:

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/twitter-users-blast-spirits-bare-fare-ad-2014-09-03

BICYCLES / PEDESTRIANS

4) St. Petersburg, Florida Hotels Giving Tourists Tips on Crossing Dangerous Street

Link to article in The St. Petersburg Tribune:

http://tbo.com/pinellas-county/gulf-boulevard-hotels-give-tourists-tips-on-crossing-dangerous-street-20140902/

5) Pedestrian Crossing Signals Take a Back Seat to Trees in Toronto

Link to column in the Toronto Sun:

http://www.thestar.com/yourtoronto/the_fixer/2014/09/03/pedestrian_crossing_signals_take_a_back_seat_to_trees.html

CAMERAS

6) Honolulu Transit Authority Spends $223,000 on Time-Lapse Cameras

Link to story on KITV-TV:

http://www.kitv.com/news/transit-authority-spends-223000-on-timelapse-cameras/27849786

7) Massachusetts DOT to Pursue Cameras on Bridge Used for Suicides

Link to article in The Recorder:

http://www.recorder.com/home/13142506-95/french-king-bridge-to-get-cameras

8) Camera Robot Made for Disney Now Inspects Bridges

Link to article on Txchnologist:

http://txchnologist.com/post/96451730035/camera-robot-made-for-disney-now-inspects-bridges

GPS / NAVIGATION

9) GPS Technology Helps Rural Emergency Volunteers

Link to article in the Houston Herald:

http://www.houstonherald.com/news/gps-technology-helps-rural-emergency-volunteers/article_0f3f8d3e-3372-11e4-a553-001a4bcf887a.html

INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION

10) ITS America to Host ITS World Congress in Detroit Next Week

Link to interview on Transportation Radio:

http://www.buzzsprout.com/18472/201343-scott-belcher-on-its-world-congress

MARITIME

11) New Zealand and Australia to Improve Maritime Surveillance, Search and Rescue

Link to article in the Herald Sun:

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/breaking-news/new-satellites-between-nz-aust/story-fni0xqll-1227046022320?

Link to news release

OTHER

12) Bangladesh Ministry of Communication is Now Ministry of Road Transport and Bridges

Link to article on bdnews24:

http://bdnews24.com/bangladesh/2014/09/03/ministry-of-communication-is-now-ministry-of-road-transport-and-bridges

PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION

13) Effectiveness of Safety and Public Service Announcement Messages on Dynamic Message Signs

Link to report from FHWA:

http://www.ops.fhwa.dot.gov/publications/fhwahop14015/index.htm

ROADWAYS

14) Eye-Catching Signs Warn of Construction on Pacific Coast Highway

Link to article in The Orange County Register:

http://www.ocregister.com/articles/city-633552-construction-mama.html

SAFETY / SECURITY

15) Washington State DOT Says Speed Signs Reduce Crashes

Link to article in the Sammamish Review:

http://sammamishreview.com/2014/09/03/state-says-speed-signs-reduce-crashes

TAXIS / RIDESHARING

16) Uber and the Zero Marginal Cost Revolution

Link to commentary on The Huffington Post:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jeremy-rifkin/uber-german-court_b_5758422.html

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

17) Quebec, Montreal Transport Officials Vow to Keep Drivers Better Informed of Roadwork

Link to CBC News story:

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/transport-officials-vow-to-keep-drivers-better-informed-of-roadwork-1.2753690

18) WTOP in Washington, DC, First Radio Partner with Waze

Link to article on All Access:

http://www.allaccess.com/net-news/archive/story/133027/wtop-joins-waze-broadcast-program-for-traffic-info

VEHICLES

19) How Car Companies Are Trying to Win Back Millennials

Link to article on CityLab:

http://www.citylab.com/design/2014/09/how-car-companies-are-trying-to-make-car-ownership-attractive-to-millennials/379377/

20) Insurers Will Now Be Able to Track Driver Behavior via Smartphones

Link to article in Computerworld:

http://www.computerworld.com/article/2600344/telematics-insurers-will-now-be-able-to-track-driver-behavior-via-smartphones.html

21) Car Tech 101: OBD-II Apps and Dongles

Link to video on CNET:

http://www.cnet.com/videos/car-tech-101-obd-ii-apps-and-dongles/

News Releases

1) Michigan DOT Unveils I-94 Truck Parking Information and Management System

2) TransLoc Celebrates Decade of Innovation with First Look at the Future

3) Oregon DOT Completes Its Public Affairs Staff

4) Nuance and Toyota Extend Affiliation for Entune and Enform App Suites

Solicitation

- Call for Speakers – ConnecteDriver Conference

http://www.connectedriver.events/speakers

Upcoming Events

Webinars: Running a Road Safety Week – September 17 & 18

http://www.roadsafetyweek.org/component/content/article/7-main/35-webinars

Today in Transportation History

1939 **75^th anniversary** France and the UK began a naval blockade of Germany as the first step in the Battle of the Atlantic.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/history/world-war-two/6086144/World-War-2-Churchill-orders-German-ship-blockade.html

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Selasa, 02 September 2014

[TCN] Tuesday, September 2, 2014

Transportation Communications Newsletter

Tuesday, September 2, 2014 – ISSN 1529-1057

HERE to showcase connected vehicle, automated driving, and predictive traffic applications at ITS World Congress

HERE is a Nokia business with nearly 30 years of experience in collecting, processing and distributing vast amounts of map, traffic, and dynamic data to support consumer, automotive, and government transportation applications.

Please join HERE at ITS WC to see our next generation of automotive navigation and connected driving applications during ITS World Congress in Detroit on 7 – 11 September 2014 at Belle Isle or click http://here.com/business to learn more.

AVIATION

1) NASA Working on Drone Traffic Management Program

Link to article in The New York Times:

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/09/01/technology/as-drone-technology-advances-practical-obstacles-remain.html

2) Latest Issue of Future Airport Online

Link to magazine:

http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b0ecc6ab#/b0ecc6ab/1

3) Inflight – September/October 2014 Issue

Link to magazine:

http://www.hmgaerospace.com/hmgmags/Inflight2014/septemberoctober/index.html

OTHER

4) University of Maryland Programs Use Technology to Potentially Solve Heavy Traffic

Link to article in The Diamondback:

http://www.diamondbackonline.com/news/article_c635d1d2-3206-11e4-9d8a-001a4bcf6878.html

RAILROADS

5) Standards Being Developed for Interoperable Positive Train Control

Link to blog in EE Times:

http://www.eetimes.com/author.asp?section_id=36&doc_id=1323707&_mc=RSS_EET_EDT

SAFETY / SECURITY

6) 'Eyesight' Software Scans Surveillance Video for Suspicious Behavior on Atlanta's Marta

Link to article from The Atlanta Journal-Constitution:

http://www.emergencymgmt.com/safety/Eyesight-Software-Scans-Surveillance-Video.html

7) European Research Project, SECUR-ED, Aims for Greater Security at Train Stations

Link to article on Phys.org:

http://phys.org/news/2014-09-greater-safety-europe-stations.html

8) Slowing Down Streets with Art Under Your Feet

Link to article in Fast Company:

http://www.fastcoexist.com/3035022/slowing-down-streets-with-art-under-your-feet

9) New York State Trucking Firm Uses Device to Block Calls, Texts While Trucks in Motion

Link to article in the Times Union:

http://www.timesunion.com/local/article/On-the-road-off-the-phone-5725941.php

TAXIS / RIDESHARING

10) Uber Ordered to Halt Transportation Services in Germany

Link to story on Deutsche Welle:

http://www.dw.de/smartphone-app-uber-ordered-to-halt-transportation-services-in-germany/a-17894286

11) Share a Taxi with a Stranger? Idea is Catching On in Big Cities

Link to article in Fortune:

http://fortune.com/2014/09/01/share-a-taxi-with-a-stranger-idea-is-catching-in-big-cities/

TELEMATICS

12) Massachusetts Startup Aims to Create Better Drivers in South Africa Through Mobile App

Link to article in the Boston Business Journal:

http://www.bizjournals.com/boston/blog/startups/2014/09/cambridge-startup-aims-to-create-better-drivers-in.html

TRANSIT

13) West Virginia University Student Develops Service to Track Personal Rapid Transit

Link to article in The Daily Athenaeum:

http://www.thedaonline.com/news/article_c3405ca8-281b-11e4-8f1d-001a4bcf6878.html

VEHICLES

14) Jaguar to Offer Laser-Projected Heads-Up Display

Link to article on Digital Trends:

http://www.digitaltrends.com/cars/jaguars-augmented-reality-laser-hud

15) Driverless Vehicles Are in the US Army's Future

Link to McClatchy News Service article:

http://www.govtech.com/transportation/Driverless-Vehicles-Are-in-the-Armys-Future.html

16) Study: Connectivity Market Set to Soar, But Data Security is Big Worry

Link to article in automotiveIT:

http://www.automotiveit.com/connectivity-market-set-to-soar-but-data-security-worries-abound/news/id-009536

News Releases

1) Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission to Require Broadcasters to Relay Emergency Alert Messages

2) Bandwagon, the Ridesharing App, Partners With Hailo in New York; Makes Sharing Yellow Cabs a Snap

3) Minnesota DOT Uses Canoga Traffic Sensing Solutions to Curb Crashes at Rural Intersections

4) Aircell Rebrands as Gogo Business Aviation

5) Connecticut State and Local Police to Begin Major Crackdown on Texting While Driving

6) Omnitracs to Acquire XRS Corporation

Upcoming Events

Rail~Volution – September 21-24 – Minneapolis, Minnesota

http://www.railvolution.org/

Today in Transportation History

1944 **70^th anniversary** US Navy pilot, and future US president, George H.W. Bush, was shot down near the Bonin Islands.

http://www.history.navy.mil/faqs/faq10-3.htm

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Senin, 01 September 2014

[TCN] Monday, September 1, 2014

Transportation Communications Newsletter

Monday, September 1, 2014 – ISSN 1529-1057

GEWI and BMW to Demonstrate VMS2DASH at ITS World Congress

In the newest development of vehicle-to-infrastructure communication, BMW and GEWI will demonstrate a prototype technology called VMS2DASH. It would enable public agencies to transmit traffic information from variable message signs (VMS) on public roadways onto a vehicle's in-dash information display. This would put important traffic messages directly in the driver's field of view, providing information relevant to their specific location as well as their destination. Register for the demo at GEWI booth #2805 at ITS World Congress or for more information how TIC Connects DOTs and Navigation visit www.gewi.com

AVIATION

1) Japan Allows Electronics on Flights

Link to article on ZDNet:

http://www.zdnet.com/japan-allows-electronics-on-flights-7000033165/

2) Sarasota, Florida Airport Official Helps Spread Safety Internationally

Link to article in the Herald-Tribune:

http://www.heraldtribune.com/article/20140831/ARTICLE/309019989/2055/NEWS?Title=Sarasota-airport-official-helps-spread-safety-internationally

GPS / NAVIGATION

3) Indian Start-Up Launches Shoes that Show You the Way

Link to story on NDTV:

http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/indian-start-up-launches-shoes-that-show-you-the-way-584446

4) GPS Jammers on Notice as Australian Detector Nears Market-Readiness