[TCN] Thursday, November 6, 2014

Transportation Communications Newsletter

Thursday, November 6, 2014 – ISSN 1529-1057

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Experience Atlanta's Transportation Redevelopment Firsthand: Register Today for the Complete Streets & ITS Symposium

Make plans to join ITS America, the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) and ITS Georgia later this month in Atlanta, Georgia—November 17-18—for a two-day event focused on creating a transportation environment that balances the needs of all users whether it's pedestrians, cyclists, drivers, transit users, or freight operators.

The Symposium's four unique panels will focus on fostering innovation to advance ITS solutions that can optimize existing transportation infrastructure and design of our cities and towns for the future with the individual in mind. A special program highlight includes guided tours of Atlanta-specific ITS projects that are enhancing the region's complete streets network that you won't want to miss. Experience AT&T's Drive Studio and the Atlanta BeltLine with your registration. Special rates are available for both private and public sector individuals to attend the symposium. For a detailed schedule of events, exhibitors and speakers visit www.itsa.org/completestreetsAtlanta.

CAMERAS

1) Des Moines Police Chief Proposes Ticketing Drivers Who Speed Through Green Lights

Link to article in The Des Moines Register:

http://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/crime-and-courts/2014/11/05/des-moines-red-light-cameras-traffic-enforcement/18545479/

CARTOGRAPHY

2) Getting Started with the New Google Maps

Link to article on CNET:

http://www.cnet.com/how-to/getting-started-with-the-new-google-maps-9-0/

GPS / NAVIGATION

3) Microsoft Headset to Help Blind People Navigate Cities

Link to BBC News story:

http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-29913637

TRANSIT

4) Myki Fraud Cost Victoria Public Transport $1.1 Million

Link to AAP article:

http://www.perthnow.com.au/news/breaking-news/vic-public-transport-hit-by-11m-fraud/story-fnhrvfuw-1227114249097

5) New York MTA Installing More Digital Info Screens

Link to article in amNew York:

http://www.amny.com/transit/mta-installing-more-digital-info-screens-1.9584814

6) The Voice of DC Metro Talks About the 'Perks' of Being a Local Celebrity

Link to story on WAMU Radio:

http://wamu.org/news/14/11/05/listen_the_voice_of_metro_talks_about_the_perks_of_being_a_dc_celebrity

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

7) Georgia DOT to Use Your Cellphone to Detect Traffic Conditions

Link to story on WSB-TV:

http://www.wsbtv.com/news/news/local/gdot-use-your-cellphone-detect-traffic-conditions/nh2TD/

8) A Look at the Pros and Cons of Dubai Road and Transport Authority's Smartphone Apps

Link to article in The National:

http://www.thenational.ae/uae/transport/a-look-at-the-pros-and-cons-of-dubai-rtas-smartphone-apps

9) How Washington State DOT Determines Average Travel Times

Link to story on KIRO Radio:

http://mynorthwest.com/11/2638875/How-the-WSDOT-determines-average-travel-times

VEHICLES

10) Denial on the Radio Dial

Link to blog from Strategy Analytics:

http://blogs.strategyanalytics.com/AMCS/

News Releases

1) Arizona DOT Nearing Completion of Project to Display Commute Times on More Freeway Message Signs in Phoenix Area

2) Pennsylvania DOT Releases New Video to Educate Drivers on Winter Operations

3) Iteris ClearPath Weather Selected by Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department for Pavement Forecasting Services

4) Missouri DOT Launches Webpage Noting Unexpected Bridge Closings

Upcoming Events

The Future of Transportation and Mobility – November 21 – Cambridge, Massachusetts

http://senseable.mit.edu/roadahead/

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[TCN] Wednesday, November 5, 2014

 

Transportation Communications Newsletter

 

Wednesday, November 5, 2014 – ISSN 1529-1057

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AVIATION

 

1) Airbus Interview: Research, Innovation and the Future of Aviation

Link to article in ComputerWeekly:

http://www.computerweekly.com/news/2240233948/Airbus-Interview-research-innovation-and-the-future-of-aviation

 

2) Airport Safety Information Video Series Launched by FAA

Link to further information:

http://www.faa.gov/airports/safety-video-series/

 

CAMERAS

 

3) Cleveland, Maple Heights Voters Smack Down Red-Light Cameras

Link to Northeast Ohio Media Group article:

http://www.cleveland.com/metro/index.ssf/2014/11/cleveland_maple_heights_voters.html

 

4) Traffic Vision 2014 Newsletter – Day 1

Link to newsletter from ITS International:

http://vision.msgfocus.com/q/121ROV8VCgHhHYfRr72O/wv

http://www.itsinternational.com/event-news/vision/2014/video/traffic-vision-day-2-video/ (Day 2 video)

 

INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION

 

5) How ITS, Connected Cars and Autonomous Vehicles Will Change Everything

Link to article in FutureStructure:

http://www.futurestructure.com/Oh-the-Places-Well-Go.html

 

6) The Connector - ITS New Jersey Newsletter – October 2014

Link to newsletter:

http://transportation.njit.edu/itsnj/newsletters/ITSNJ-The_Connector-October_2014.pdf

 

7) Latest News from the ERTICO Network

Link to update:

http://www.erticonetwork.com/index.php?option=com_acymailing&ctrl=archive&task=view&mailid=60&key=9TRkYs24&subid=5778-SYxmsJyY0jLW00&tmpl=component

 

OTHER

 

8) TIDE (Transport Innovation Deployment for Europe) Newsletter #4

Link to newsletter:

http://www.tide-innovation.eu/en/upload/Newsletter/T672_TIDE-Newsletter4-6.pdf

 

TRAFFIC INCIDENT MANAGEMENT

 

9) Better Traffic-Light System, Traffic Operations Center Coming to Philadelphia

Link to article in The Philadelphia Inquirer:

http://www.philly.com/philly/news/20141106_Better_traffic-light_system_coming_to_Center_City.html

 

VEHICLES

 

10) GM to Roll Out Android Cars in 2016, Supplier Says

Link to article in Automotive News:

http://www.autonews.com/article/20141104/OEM06/141109954/gm-to-roll-out-android-cars-in-2016-supplier-says

 

11) ITS Australia Says Used Truck Imports a Safety Risk

Link to article in Australasian Transport News:

http://www.fullyloaded.com.au/news/industry/1411/used-truck-imports-a-safety-risk-says-technology-body/

 

 

News Releases

1) Iteris Wins $1.4 Million Signal System Management Project

2) NTSB Report on Alaska DPS Helicopter Crash

3) West Hollywood, California Launches Crosswalk Safety Campaign Urging Walkers/Motorists to Pay Attention

4) American Trucking Associations Completes Sale of Truck Fleet Management to Bobit Business Media

 

 

Upcoming Events

POSSE Final Conference: Integrated ITS and Smart Cities – November 19 – Brussels

http://www.posse-openits.eu/en/News-Events/POSSE-news-events/POSSE-final-conference-integrated-ITS-smart-cities/

 

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[TCN] Tuesday, November 4, 2014

 

Transportation Communications Newsletter

 

Tuesday, November 4, 2014 – ISSN 1529-1057

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November Fundraiser

 

It probably seems like only yesterday, but it's been six months since my last fundraising effort for the TCN. There's no pressure to contribute and I even offer a variety of ways to support the TCN. Of course, there's the standard contribution. You can send a check to the address below or you can contribute via PayPal. Another way you can support the TCN is by purchasing an ad. The cost is only $100 and with that you can reach thousands with your message. Finally, the simplest way is just let others who might find the TCN helpful know about it so they can subscribe. Thank you!

 

 

AVIATION

 

1) Police: FAA No-Fly Zone Over Ferguson Not Meant to Ban Media

Link to story on CNN:

http://www.cnn.com/2014/11/03/us/ferguson-faa-no-fly-zone/

 

2) MIT Study Reveals Pilots Satisfied with ADS-B

Link to article in Flying:

http://www.flyingmag.com/news/mit-study-reveals-pilots-satisfied-ads-b

 

3) FAA Updates NOTAM Format for Conflict Zones

Link to article in Air Traffic Management:

http://www.airtrafficmanagement.net/2014/11/faa-updates-notam-format-for-conflict-zones/

 

4) FAA Launches Airport Safety Video Series

Link to article in Air Traffic Management:

http://www.airtrafficmanagement.net/2014/11/faa-launches-safety-video-series-for-airports/

 

GPS / NAVIGATION

 

5) In-Car Navigator that Turns Safe Driving into a Game -- Or Better Yet, a Discount

Link to article on CNET:

http://www.cnet.com/news/in-car-navigator-that-turns-safe-driving-into-a-game-or-better-yet-a-discount/

 

INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION

 

6) Recently Released Publications from the US DOT's ITS Joint Program Office

Link to further information:

http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?ca=ef64dc87-7ccc-4a01-9048-a45ebaccb526&c=77da6f90-5104-11e3-8e6b-d4ae52a4597c&ch=7a7c1c80-5104-11e3-8e6c-d4ae52a4597c

 

MARITIME

 

7) Carnival Speeds Up Wi-Fi for Cruise Ships

Link to AP article:

http://seattletimes.com/html/travel/2024945716_carnivalshipsinternetxml.html

 

OTHER

 

8) US DOT Chief Data Officer Prepares for Forthcoming 'Wave' of Digital Transportation Data

Link to article on FedScoop:

http://fedscoop.com/dot-chief-data-officer-prepares-building-wave-digital-transportation-data/  

 

9) 'Car Talk' Co-Host Tom Magliozzi Dies at 77

Link to story on WBUR Radio:

http://radioboston.wbur.org/2014/11/03/click-clack

 

10) Naturalistic Driving Study: Development of the Roadway Information Database

Link to report from TRB:

http://www.trb.org/Main/Blurbs/171583.aspx

 

SAFETY / SECURITY

 

11) Madison, Wisconsin's Metro Transit Creates Videos with Distracted Bicyclists, Pedestrians

Link to article in the Wisconsin State Journal:

http://host.madison.com/wsj/news/local/crime_and_courts/texting-while-walking-officials-see-electronics-distracting-bicyclists-pedestrians/article_52f58423-68f1-56fb-9a33-26386598aaa0.html

Link to news release

 

12) Iowa Department of Public Safety Receives National Award for I-80 Challenge

Link to article in The Des Moines Register:

http://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/crime-and-courts/2014/11/03/iowa-dps-receives-national-award/18425899/

Link to news release

 

TELEMATICS

 

13) Mojio Launches Plug-In Car Module that Connects the Unconnected Car

Link to article on Gigaom:

https://gigaom.com/2014/11/04/mojio-launches-its-plug-in-car-module-that-connects-the-unconnected-car/

 

TRANSIT

 

14) Anaheim, California Planners Reject ARTIC Transit Hub's Digital Billboards

Link to article in The Orange County Register:

http://www.ocregister.com/articles/city-640752-digital-anaheim.html

 

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

 

15) Massachusetts TV Station Investigates Electronic Highway Signs

Link to story on WWLP-TV:

http://wwlp.com/2014/11/03/22news-investigates-electronic-highway-signs/

 

16) Behind the Scenes at Washington State DOT's Traffic Management Center

Link to story on KING-TV's Evening Magazine:

http://www.king5.com/story/entertainment/television/programs/evening-magazine/2014/11/03/commute-wsdot-behind-the-scenes-commute-survival-guide/18417659/

 

17) Oklahoma DOT Highway Signs to be Activated Soon in Tulsa

Link to story on KOTV-TV:

http://www.newson6.com/story/27260530/odot-highway-signs-to-be-activated-soon-in-tulsa

 

18) Motorists in Murfreesboro, Tennessee Area Need More Information About Traffic Halts

Link to editorial in The Daily News Journal:

http://www.dnj.com/story/opinion/editorials/2014/11/04/motorists-need-information-traffic-halts/18382211/

 

VEHICLES

 

19) Augmented Reality Helps Drivers See Around Blind Spots

Link to article in IEEE Spectrum:

http://spectrum.ieee.org/transportation/advanced-cars/augmented-reality-helps-drivers-see-around-blind-spots

 

20) The Drive Toward Vehicle Communications Picks Up Speed

Link to article in GCN:

http://gcn.com/articles/2014/11/03/nhtsa-v2v.aspx

 

21) AT&T Shows It Knows Connected Cars

Link to blog on RCR Wireless News:

http://www.rcrwireless.com/20141104/carriers/att-shows-know-connected-cars-tag11

 

 

News Releases

1) Airports Getting Ready for the 'Connected Traveler'

2) Technology Collaboration to Enable Smart Transit Payment Solution

3) Electronic Noses Now on the Water at Port of Rotterdam

4) Wi-Fi on London Underground Reaches 150^th Station

5) Intel and Inrix Collaborate on Smart Cities Platforms and Applications Powered by Big Data

 

 

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Upcoming Events

T3 Webinar: Guidelines on Virtual Transportation Management Center Development – November 19

http://www.pcb.its.dot.gov/t3/s141119_virtual_trans_mgt.asp

 

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[TCN] Monday, November 3, 2014

 

Transportation Communications Newsletter

 

Monday, November 3, 2014 – ISSN 1529-1057

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Join ITS America November 17-18 for the Complete Streets & ITS Symposium in Atlanta, Georgia
Make plans to join ITS America, the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority and ITSGeorgia for the Complete Streets & ITS Symposium next month. This two-day event will focus on how ITS technologies can increase safety, assist with complete streets redevelopment, and improve urban freight movement, as well as how communities can fund future complete streets projects to enhance the transportation experience as a whole.

 

The symposium program features keynote addresses from the Federal perspective as well as the Atlanta region, four panel discussions featuring industry and government thought leaders, a networking reception and a table-top exhibition of transportation technologies.  A special program highlight includes guided tours of Atlanta-specific ITS projects that are enhancing the regions complete streets network that you won't want to miss. Secure your spot and register today. Special registration rates are available for both the private and public sector. For a detailed schedule of events and speakers please visit www.itsa.org/completestreetsAtlanta.

 

 

AVIATION

 

1) Police Targeted Media with No-Fly Zone Over Ferguson, Missouri, Tapes Show

Link to AP article:

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/11/03/us/police-targeted-media-with-no-fly-zone-over-ferguson-tapes-show.html

 

2) Brisbane Airport Bans Climate Change Digital Billboard Ahead of G20 Leaders' Summit

Link to article in the Brisbane Times:

http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/brisbane-g20/brisbane-g20-airport-vetoes-onmyagenda-climate-change-billboard-20141103-11fzdm.html

 

3) New Air Traffic Control Eases Congestion at Muscat Airport

Link to article in the Times of Oman:

http://www.timesofoman.com/News/42068/Article-New-air-traffic-control-eases-congestion-at-Muscat-airport

 

4) Westfield Looks to Technology to Boost Retails Sales in US Airports

Link to article in The Sydney Morning Herald:

http://www.smh.com.au/business/retail/westfield-looks-to-technology-to-boost-retail-sales-in-us-airports-20141103-11g3gb.html

 

CARTOGRAPHY

 

5) Florida Counties Test Mapping Tool that Shows Roads, Infrastructure Threatened by Rising Seas

Link to AP article:

http://www.local10.com/news/counties-test-mapping-tool-shows-roads-infrastructure-threatened-by-rising-seas/29492224

 

ELECTRONIC TOLLING

 

6) Singapore Transport Minister: How Satellite-Based Electronic Road Pricing System Will Benefit Motorists

Link to story on Channel NewsAsia:

http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/how-a-satellite-based-erp/1450550.html

 

INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION

 

7) IEEE ITSC2014 Special Issue with Matt Barth from University of California Riverside

Link to podcast:

http://itsp.cicei.com/?p=555&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+ITSPodcast+%28Intelligent+Transportation+Systems+Podcast%29

 

OTHER

 

8) New York City Subway Musicians Collaborate from Different Stations via Skype

Link to article in the Daily News:

http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/nyc-musicians-collaborate-subway-stations-article-1.1996403 

 

PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION

 

9) Heavily Redacted Financial Documents from New York State Thruway Authority Offer Tappan Zee Bridge Toll Clues, Raise Questions

Link to article in The Journal News:

http://www.lohud.com/story/news/local/tappan-zee-bridge/2014/11/01/tz-toll-documents-redacted/18271849/

 

10) Linking Community Visioning and Highway Capacity Planning

Link to project brief from TRB:

http://www.trb.org/Main/Blurbs/171574.aspx

 

SAFETY / SECURITY

 

11) Call Boxes on New Mexico Bridge Will Connect to Suicide Hotline

Link to article in The Taos News:

http://www.taosnews.com/news/article_3ffc43ca-614b-11e4-8f61-f7ad27e60efe.html

 

12) Work Zone Safety Can Be Economically Viable

Link to article in ITS International:

http://www.itsinternational.com/sections/cost-benefit-analysis/features/workzone-safety-can-be-economically-viable

 

13) Coalition Supports E-Citation Tech for Safety, Service and Savings

Link to article in GCN:

http://gcn.com/blogs/pulse/2014/10/ecitation.aspx

 

14) M&M Street Signs Guide Drivers in Hackettstown, New Jersey

Link to story on WRNJ Radio:

http://wrnjradio.com/community-news/2014/the-new-mm-street-signs-that-will-be-on-main-st-in-hackettstown/

 

TELEMATICS

 

15) Telematics Event Highlights Direction, Challenges of Connected Car Market

Link to article in U-T San Diego:

http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2014/oct/31/GM-Ford-connected-cars-jaguar-toyota-pioneer/

 

16) Telematics West Coast – Day 2: The Great Apps Debate

Link to article on Telematics Update:

http://analysis.telematicsupdate.com/infotainment/telematics-west-coast-day-2-great-apps-debate

 

TRAFFIC INCIDENT MANAGEMENT

 

17) Wisconsin DOT Meets Weekly with Emergency Responders on Major Construction Project

Link to story on WITI-TV:

http://fox6now.com/2014/11/02/a-very-proactive-approach-traffic-engineers-meet-with-emergency-responders-on-zoo-interchange-project/

 

TRANSIT

 

18) Forget Self-Driving Cars; We Should Be Focusing on Self-Driving Buses

Link to article on Quartz:

http://qz.com/290281/forget-self-driving-cars-we-should-be-focusing-on-self-driving-buses/

 

19) Trains and Self-Driving Cars, Headed for a (Political) Collision

Link to article in Fortune:

http://fortune.com/2014/11/02/trains-autonomous-vehicles-politics/

 

20) Improving and Increasing Mass Transit with Wi-Fi

Link to article on CleanTechnica:

http://cleantechnica.com/2014/11/01/improving-increasing-mass-transit-wi-fi/

 

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

 

21) Test in Spain Used Sound to Manage Traffic Congestion

Link to article on CityLab:

http://www.citylab.com/commute/2014/10/a-new-approach-to-traffic-control-put-ears-to-the-ground/382177/

 

22) Guide to Establishing Monitoring Programs for Travel-Time Reliability

Link to report from TRB:

http://www.trb.org/Main/Blurbs/168764.aspx

 

VEHICLES

 

23) In-Car Technology Often Presents Steep Learning Curve for Drivers

Link to article in The Blade:

http://www.toledoblade.com/Automotive/2014/11/02/In-car-technology-often-presents-steep-learning-curve-for-drivers.html

 

24) Infotainment Software is Center of Attention

Link to article in Automotive News:

http://www.autonews.com/article/20141103/OEM06/311039975/infotainment-software-is-center-of-attention

 

25) Articles from automotiveIT

 -  Daimler CEO Cites Autonomous Potential for Trucks

http://www.automotiveit.com/handelsblatt-conference-zetsche-cites-autonomous-potential-for-trucks/news/id-009756

 -  Volkswagen CEO Sees Growth Potential in Digitalization

http://www.automotiveit.com/handelsblatt-conference-winterkorn-sees-growth-potential-in-digitalization/news/id-009752

 

26) Preparing for a Quantum Leap in Transportation Technology

Link to blog from Atkins:

http://angles.atkinsglobal.com/opinion/preparing-for-a-quantum-leap-in-transportation-technology

 

 

News Releases

1) Texas Highways Magazine Strikes Gold at Annual Magazine Awards

2) New York's Capital District Transportation Authority Rolls Out Real-Time Passenger Information Pilot Program

3) San Luis Obispo Transit Marketing Video Going Viral

4) Cubic Integrates oti's WAVE NFC Device into Its NextWave Mobile Mass Transit Platform

 

 

Job Posting

 -  Community Relations Coordinator – VIA Metropolitan Transit – San Antonio, Texas

https://apply.viainfo.net/Pages/JobSummary.aspx?ID=S6401

 

 

Upcoming Events

US DOT Connected Vehicle Pilot Deployment Program Webinar Series – Part 4: Security Credential Management System – November 17

http://www.itsa.org/cvpilotswebinar

 

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