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Senin, 24 Maret 2014

[TCN] Monday, March 24, 2014

Transportation Communications Newsletter

Monday, March 24, 2014 – ISSN 1529-1057

Qvision Technology Seeking Director of North America Sales & Marketing

Qvision software is a patent-pending technology with a large market niche. It is the most cost-effective way to show video of changing conditions to large numbers of users at once without the cost and headaches of streaming. A vast array of markets worldwide need to share video online. Qvision is not a repackaged solution to that longstanding problem; it is a brand new technology that fills a huge void across a wide range of industries and is especially interesting to the ITS sector.

This position will appeal to the successful professional who desires to be part of the next generation technology in video capture and delivery, working alongside a highly skilled team in a ground floor situation with company ownership potential. It is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced, successful transportation industry insider to manage and grow our North American sales/marketing push. For more information, visit: http://qvisiontechnology.com/images/NORTH_AMERICA_DIRECTOR_SALES_AND_MARKETING_mar2014_Final.pdf.

BICYCLES / PEDESTRIANS

1) Bicycle and Pedestrian Counters Coming to Philadelphia-Area Trails

Link to article on PlanPhilly:

http://planphilly.com/articles/2014/03/23/bicycle-and-pedestrian-counters-coming-to-area-trails

FREIGHT

2) US Customs and Border Protection's Cargo Data System Takes Next Step

Link to article in FCW:

http://fcw.com/articles/2014/03/24/cbp-cargo-data-system.aspx

OTHER

3) Digital Cities, Smarter Transportation – Conference Highlights

Link to article on Streetsblog LA:

http://la.streetsblog.org/2014/03/21/digital-cities-smarter-transportation-conference-highlights/

PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION

4) New York State Transportation Commissioner on How to Make the Case for Infrastructure

Link to article on Capital:

http://www.capitalnewyork.com/article/albany/2014/03/8542450/transportation-commissioner-how-make-case-infrastructure

5) Port Authority of New York & New Jersey Moves Toward Transparency with Public Roll Call

Link to article in The New York Times:

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/03/20/nyregion/port-authority-moves-toward-transparency-with-public-roll-call.html

ROADWAYS

6) Why is an Indiana Road Sign in Western Michigan?

Link to article in the Pantagraph:

http://www.pantagraph.com/blogs/flick/flick-no-real-mystery-behind-b-n-highway-signs-in/article_ecdecc2e-56b8-5271-9c1e-fa4efefbeb43.html

SAFETY / SECURITY

7) 'Cyber' Cargo Crime Called Growing Threat

Link to article in The Journal of Commerce:

http://www.joc.com/trucking-logistics/%E2%80%98cyber%E2%80%99-cargo-crime-called-growing-threat_20140321.html (registration required)

TRANSIT

8) Smartphone App to Track Public Transport Woes in Australia

Link to article in The Australian:

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/latest/smartphone-app-to-track-public-transport-woes/story-e6frg90f-1226863043667

9) New York Assembly Passes Bill Requiring MTA to Post Oath Pledging Friendliness and Accurate Information

Link to article in the Daily News:

http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/queens/assembly-passes-mta-kindness-bill-article-1.1729842

News Releases

1) Train-Monitoring Systems Planned for Metro-North and Long Island Railroads

Job Posting

- Technical Research Engineer – University of Maryland – College Park, Maryland

https://ejobs.umd.edu/postings/25061

Upcoming Events

Webinar: Critical Factors and Proven Techniques for Helping Responders Deal with On-Scene Trauma – March 27

http://timnetwork.org/2014/03/save-the-date-webinar-critical-factors-and-proven-techniques-for-helping-responders-deal-with-on-scene-trauma-march-27/

Today in Transportation History

1989 **25^th anniversary** The Exxon Valdez ran aground in Prince William Sound, Alaska and caused the largest oil spill in US history.

http://www2.epa.gov/aboutepa/exxon-valdez-oil-spill-report-president-executive-summary

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Jumat, 21 Maret 2014

[TCN] Friday, March 21, 2014

Transportation Communications Newsletter

Friday, March 21, 2014 – ISSN 1529-1057

AVIATION

1) Boeing, FAA Reduce 777 Vulnerability to Cyberattack

Link to article in Aviation Week:

http://www.aviationweek.com/Article.aspx?id=/article-xml/awx_03_20_2014_p0-674441.xml

2) Indianapolis Airport Officials Show Off Their Severe Weather Safety Plan

Link to story on WXIN-TV:

http://fox59.com/2014/03/20/indianapolis-airport-officials-show-off-their-severe-weather-safety-plan/

3) 'The Technology is Out There,' But Satellites Don't Track Jets

Link to article in The New York Times:

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/03/21/technology/though-high-tech-tools-exist-satellites-dont-track-planes.html

4) Airways New Zealand: Keeping Flying Kiwis Safe

Link to article on Fairfax New Zealand:

http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/industries/9854953/Keeping-flying-Kiwis-safe

CAMERAS

5) Washington State DOT Cutting Down 500 Trees for Traffic Cameras

Link to story on KING-TV:

http://www.king5.com/news/local/State-cutting-down-500-trees-251445161.html

CARTOGRAPHY

6) Google Unveils New Desktop Maps for Indian Cities

Link to IANS article:

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tech/tech-news/Google-unveils-new-desktop-maps-for-Indian-cities/articleshow/32424549.cms

OTHER

7) World Highways – March 2014

Link to magazine:

http://www.worldhighways.com/latest-issue/global/march-2014/

ROADWAYS

8) Fighting Traffic One Paint Brush at a Time

Link to article in Governing:

http://www.governing.com/topics/transportation-infrastructure/gov-fighting-traffic-with-paint.html

SAFETY / SECURITY

9) Officials in Hull, UK Consider Cutting Speed Limit to 20 MPH to Cut Accidents with Pedestrians on Phones

Link to article in The Yorkshire Post:

http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/main-topics/local-stories/speed-limit-at-20mph-to-cut-accidents-with-pedestrians-on-phones-1-6513249

10) Yellow Call Boxes to Be Removed Along I-80 in California

Link to article in The Reporter:

http://www.thereporter.com/news/ci_25390775/yellow-call-boxes-be-removed-along-solano-freeways.html

TRANSIT

11) California Company Premiers Transit Kiosk, Plans to Take National

Link to story on KEYT-TV:

http://www.keyt.com/news/local-company-premiers-transit-kiosk-plans-to-take-national/25074698

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

12) Asking Drivers What Information They Need: Radical But Effective

Link to article in ITS International:

http://www.itsinternational.com/categories/detection-monitoring-machine-vision/features/asking-drivers-what-information-they-need-radical-but-effective/

VEHICLES

13) University of Michigan Approves Design for $6.5 Million Test Track for Autonomous Vehicles

Link to article in The Ann Arbor News:

http://www.mlive.com/news/ann-arbor/index.ssf/2014/03/university_of_michigan_approve_3.html

News Releases

1) Sentry360 Announces Largest 360-Degree Camera Deployment in Mass Transit History

2) Appello Embraces OpenStreetMap in Its Wisepilot Application

3) Operation Lifesaver Issues Statement on the Movie 'Divergent'

Friday Bonus

Don't you love trade shows? Sometimes, though, it's tough to see everything. Try this at your next exhibition to get maximum mileage in minimal time.

http://youtu.be/EyYwX83p3jE

Upcoming Events

APTA Public Transportation & Universities Conference – March 29-April 1 – Champaign, Illinois

http://www.apta.com/mc/university/Pages/default.aspx

Today in Transportation History

1999 **15^th anniversary** Brian Jones and Bertrand Piccard became the first to circumnavigate the globe in a hot-air balloon.

http://abcnews.go.com/Archives/video/march-21-1999-hot-air-balloon-record-9719438

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Kamis, 20 Maret 2014

[TCN] Thursday, March 20, 2014

Transportation Communications Newsletter

Thursday, March 20, 2014 – ISSN 1529-1057

Join us April 6-8 for IBTTA’s Maintenance & Roadway Operations Workshop in Jersey City, NJ!

Important program additions include an MUTCD (signage) update from IBTTA’s representative, Maurice Palumbo of the Golden Gate Bridge and an overview of ASCE’s new sustainability ENVISION certification program. We’ll see how the Port Authority is dealing with post-Sandy damage AND have a special visit to the top of One World Trade Center and the Tribute Memorial. For the Technical Tour, the Bayonne Bridge is being raised! The Port Authority will take the attendees on to the construction site and explain the process. We’re talking about Extreme Weather Management, Incident Management, Roadside Customer Assistance, Work Zone Safety, Pavement Technologies, New LED Options, Law Enforcement, Innovation in Asset Management and much more. Visit www.IBTTA.org/jerseycity to check out the updated program and to register today!

AVIATION

1) Loss of Malaysia Plane Spurs Calls to Upload Black Box Data to the Cloud

Link to Reuters article:

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/loss-malaysia-plane-spurs-calls-011100360.html

OTHER

2) Massachusetts Contest Aims to Map Traffic Habits, Ease Congestion

Link to article in The Boston Globe:

http://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2014/03/19/reimagining-transportation-using-your-car-data/bkOKcInJylfPeYOOIGbpoM/story.html

PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION

3) Families Denied New York City Traffic Crash Reports

Link to story on WNYC Radio:

http://www.wnyc.org/story/families-traffic-crash/

SAFETY / SECURITY

4) One in 14 Motorists Admit to Taking 'Selfies' While Driving

Link to article in ITS International:

http://www.itsinternational.com/sections/general/news/1-in-14-motorists-admit-to-taking-selfies-while-driving/

TELEMATICS

5) Singapore's SMART Begins Telematics Technology Trials in Buses to Monitor Drivers

Link to story on ChannelNews Asia:

http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/smrt-begins-telematics/1042892.html

TRANSIT

6) Inside the MBTA's Emergency Training Center

Link to story on WBUR Radio:

http://www.wbur.org/2014/03/20/t-training-center

7) Kolkata, India Bus Information Rides on GPS Tech

Link to article in The Times of India:

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/Bus-information-rides-on-GPS-tech/articleshow/32325563.cms

News Releases

1) 2014 Roadway Safety Guide: A Primer for Community Leaders Now Available Online

2) George Mason University Transportation Center Launches Industry Library

3) Ford Driving Skills for Life Advanced Driving Skills Program Begins Second Decade with New Content, Technology

4) DC Metro Campaign Seeks to Boost Public Involvement

5) Arriva Buses Champions Driving Deaf Awareness Forward

6) @IBTTA Launches #TranspoChat

7) 2014 National Work Zone Awareness Week – April 7-11

8) Shanghai OnStar Receives Best Brand Communication Award

9) Grand View Research: Global ITS Market Expected to Reach $38.68 Billion by 2020

10) Colorado DOT Makes Bike and Byways Map Available via App

Upcoming Events

IBTTA Twitter Chat 'Making the Case for Federal Investment in Transportation; Moving the Public from 'No' to 'Know' – March 25

http://www.ibtta.org/blog/ibtta-launches-new-twitter-chat-transpochat-aashto%E2%80%99s-brown-special-guest-tuesday-march-25-300

Today in Transportation History

1964 **50^th anniversary** The European Space Research Organization, a predecessor of the European Space Agency, was formally established.

http://www.esa.int/About_Us/Welcome_to_ESA/ESA_history/1964_2014_fifty_years_of_European_cooperation_in_space

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Rabu, 19 Maret 2014

[TCN] Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Transportation Communications Newsletter

Wednesday, March 19, 2014 – ISSN 1529-1057

OTHER

1) RFID in Transportation

Link to article on Engineering:

http://www.engineering.com/ElectronicsDesign/ElectronicsDesignArticles/ArticleID/7338/RFID-in-Transportation.aspx

PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION

2) Canadian Transport Minister Says Hazardous Good Shipments Should Be Kept Secret

Link to article in the Toronto Star:

http://www.thestar.com/business/2014/03/18/lisa_raitt_says_hazardous_goods_should_be_kept_secret.html

3) California's North County Transit District Sued to Release Records

Link to story on KPBS Radio:

http://www.kpbs.org/news/2014/mar/18/north-county-transit-district-inewsource-records/

TRANSIT

4) POLITE (Policy Learning in Information Technologies for Public Transport Enhancement) Newsletter – February 2014

Link to newsletter:

http://www.polite-project.eu/public-documents/finish/62-newsletters/41-polite-newsletter-4-february-2014/0

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

5) Traffic Information System Launched in UAE

Link to article in The National:

http://www.thenational.ae/uae/transport/dh9m-uae-traffic-information-system-launched-to-help-drivers

Link to news release

6) Inside Fairfax County, Virginia's Transportation/Safety Nerve Center

Link to article in The Centerville Independent:

http://centrevilleindependent.com/county-hub-houses-transportationsafety-nerve-center/

News Releases

1) Volvo Initiates Project Using Cloud-Based Communication to Make Driving Safer

2) Audi and Inrix Collaborate to Launch Connected Real-Time Traffic and Driver Services in Russia

3) New York MTA Announces Advances in Real-Time Digital Communications

4) Iteris Introduces Vantage Pegasus Wireless Broadband

5) Delta Partners with LinkedIn to Connect Present and Future Business Leaders In-Flight

6) New York MTA Moves Forward with Video Cameras on Trains

Upcoming Events

Seminar: Teens, Technology and Transportation – March 25 – Burlington, Vermont

http://www.uvm.edu/~crvt/?Page=brianlee.html

Today in Transportation History

1849 **165^th anniversary** Alfred von Tirpitz, who played a major role in the build-up of the German Imperial Navy, was born in Küstrin, Prussia.

http://www.firstworldwar.com/bio/tirpitz.htm

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Selasa, 18 Maret 2014

[TCN] Tuesday, March 18, 2014

Transportation Communications Newsletter

Tuesday, March 18, 2014 – ISSN 1529-1057

AVIATION

1) Why Do Airplane Transponders Have an 'Off Switch?'

Link to AP article:

http://www.chron.com/news/world/article/Why-do-airplane-transponders-have-an-off-switch-5326400.php

CAMERAS

2) New South Wales Plans Switch to High Definition for Sydney Public Transport CCTV

Link to article in Government News:

http://www.governmentnews.com.au/2014/03/big-brother-switches-high-definition-sydney-public-transport-cctv/

Link to news release

GPS / NAVIGATION

3) Old GPS Maps Get Iceland Tourists into Trouble

Link to article in the Iceland Review:

http://icelandreview.com/news/2014/03/18/old-gps-maps-get-tourists-trouble

Link to story on RUV: http://www.ruv.is/frett/gps-taeki-senda-ferdamenn-a-kaf-i-skafla (in Icelandic)

PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION

4) New Approaches to Public Engagement

Link to article in Mass Transit:

http://www.masstransitmag.com/article/11316290/new-approaches-to-public-engagement

RAILROADS

5) How Industry Specs and a Federal Loophole Allow Railroads to Avoid Response Planning Oversight

Link to story on Oregon Public Broadcasting:

http://earthfix.opb.org/energy/article/how-industry-specs-and-a-federal-loophole-allow-ra/

ROADWAYS

6) San Francisco Coloring Lanes Red to Indicate Transit-Only

Link to article in the San Francisco Examiner:

http://www.sfexaminer.com/sanfrancisco/sf-coloring-lanes-red-to-indicate-transit-only/Content?oid=2736937

SAFETY / SECURITY

7) LAX Shooting: Biggest Failure was Lack of Communication, Mayor Says

Link to story on KPCC Radio:

http://www.scpr.org/news/2014/03/18/42887/lax-shooting-report-investigating-police-response/

Link to news release

Link to report

8) SEPTA Officials Delighted When Passengers Don't Ignore Transit Crimes

Link to story on CBS Philly:

http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2014/03/18/septa-officials-delighted-that-passengers-arent-ignoring-transit-crimes/

9) Electronic Logging to Prevent Truck Crashes, Protect Drivers

Link to US DOT's Fast Lane blog:

http://www.transportation.gov/fastlane/electronic-logging-devices-prevent-truck-crashes-protect-drivers

TAXIS / RIDESHARING

10) City of Sacramento to Taxi Drivers: Speak Some English, Please

Link to article in The Sacramento Bee:

http://www.sacbee.com/2014/03/18/6247193/city-to-taxi-drivers-speak-some.html

TRANSIT

11) Mumbai Metro Train Timings to Be Displayed at Bus Shelters

Link to article on DNA:

http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report-mumbai-metro-train-timings-to-be-displayed-at-bus-shelters-1970087

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

12) New Automated Reporting Tool Offers Insight Into Twin Cities Traffic Congestion

Link to article in CTS Catalyst:

http://www.cts.umn.edu/Publications/catalyst/2014/march/reportingtool/

News Releases

1) Bosch Putting the Autopilot on the Road

2) Thales to Acquire LiveTV from JetBlue

3) Maritime and Surveillance Conference Starts in Accra, Ghana

4) iMobility Challenge: Latest Vehicle Technologies Need Smart Deployment to Benefit Society

5) Toshiba, Hitachi and Itochu Win Order for ITS Package for Vietnam Expressway

6) GM Creates Global Vehicle Safety Position

7) University at Albany Data Scientists Leading Nationwide Initiative to Improve Transportation

8) New Airborne GPS Technology for Weather Conditions Takes Flight

9) MIT, Audi Launch HubCab Project in New York City

Upcoming Events

Webinar: New Trends in Multi-Agency Corridor Management – April 3

http://www.itsva.org/resources/cite.aspx

Today in Transportation History

1994 **20^th anniversary** Seven New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania transportation agencies selected a common read-write technology for an electronic toll collection system, E-ZPass.

http://www.thefreelibrary.com/INTERAGENCY+GROUP+SELECTS+E-ZPASS+VENDOR-a014924652

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Senin, 17 Maret 2014

[TCN] Monday, March 17, 2014

☘ Transportation Communications Newsletter ☘

Monday, March 17, 2014 – ISSN 1529-1057

BUILDING CAPACITY FOR SAFER ROADS

2^nd Abu Dhabi Road Safety Forum May 11-13, 2014

The 2nd Abu Dhabi Global Road Safety Forum is a unique meeting for road safety professionals interested in identifying how to achieve ambitious "vision zero" objectives through road safety policies and programs targeting fast-motorizing economies.

The Forum features interactive roundtables with international thought leaders, experienced practitioners and heads of local government presenting measures that have yielded tangible results.

Registered delegates also have access to three certified professional development courses developed by globally-recognized organizations involved in road and traffic safety education.

Program, exhibition opportunities and registration details at www.abudhabiroadsafetyforum.com

AVIATION

1) Paris Air-Traffic Controllers Strike Set to Disrupt Flights

Link to Bloomberg article:

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-03-17/paris-air-traffic-controlers-strike-tomorrow-to-disrupt-flights.html

2) FCC Giving Public Extra Time to Comment on In-Flight Use of Cellphones

Link to article in The Hill:

http://thehill.com/blogs/hillicon-valley/technology/200836-fcc-pumps-brakes-on-in-flight-phone-rule

CARTOGRAPHY

3) Why Maps Matter

Link to article in FCW:

http://fcw.com/articles/2014/03/17/why-maps-matter.aspx