[TCN] Tuesday, December 23, 2014

 

Transportation Communications Newsletter

 

Tuesday, December 23, 2014 – ISSN 1529-1057

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BICYCLES / PEDESTRIANS

 

1) Your Bike and Smartphone Become One with this Kickstarter Connected Bike System

Link to article on CNET:

http://www.cnet.com/news/cobi-connected-bike-system/

 

PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION

 

2) New Jersey DOT Commissioner: Fixing Transportation Trust Fund Means Bringing Public on Board

Link to article from NJ Advance Media:

http://www.nj.com/morris/index.ssf/2014/12/dot_on_transportation_trust_fund.html

 

ROADWAYS

 

3) Sensors Could Alert Ohio Officials of Falling Ice on I-280 Skyway

Link to article in The Blade:

http://www.toledoblade.com/business/2014/12/23/Skyway-bridge-ice-sensors-can-alert-state-officials-and-keep-motorists-safe.html

 

SAFETY / SECURITY

 

4) Taiwan to Ban Smoking While Driving on Busy Roads

Link to article in The China Post:

http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/national/national-news/2014/12/24/424770/New-traffic.htm

 

5) Iowa DOT's 'Message Mondays' Meant to be Memorable, Increase Safety

Link to article in the Dispatch-Argus:

http://www.qconline.com/news/local/iowa-dot-s-message-mondays-meant-to-be-memorable-increase/article_0c2c572c-deb7-50a1-a834-a443d4431198.html

 

6) Distracted Driving and the Risks of Ride-Hailing Services Like Uber

Link to blog in The New York Times:

http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/12/21/distracted-driving-and-the-risks-of-ride-hailing-services-like-uber/

 

TELEMATICS

 

7) Los Angeles Police to Track How Safely Officers Are Driving Patrol Cars

Link to story on KPCC Radio:

http://www.scpr.org/news/2014/12/22/48820/lapd-to-track-how-safely-officers-are-driving-patr/

 

8) Car Intelligence Analytics Based on Free Smartphone App

Link to interview on GPS Business News:

http://www.gpsbusinessnews.com/Interview-with-eiver-Car-Intelligence-Analytics-based-on-Free-Smartphone-App_a5239.html

 

TRANSIT

 

9) New App Will Help Blind Navigate MBTA Stations

Link to article in The Boston Globe:

http://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/2014/12/22/new-app-will-help-blind-navigate-mbta-stations/6OkbDsNGMYSJ928sok6GTK/story.html

 

10) Los Angeles Metro: Don't be Charging Your Cellphone in Our Outlets

Link to story on KPCC Radio:

http://www.scpr.org/news/2014/12/22/48831/metro-don-t-be-charging-your-cell-phone-in-our-out/

 

11) Long Beach (California) Transit to Cross Over to TAP Card System

Link to article in the Long Beach Post:

http://lbpost.com/place/transit/2000005134-long-beach-transit

 

12) Thunder Bay (Ontario) Transit Upgrades Online Bus-Arrival Tool, Gives Riders More Accurate Information

Link to article on tbnewswatch:

http://www.tbnewswatch.com/News/366093/City_transit_upgrades_online_bus-arrival_tool,_gives_riders_more_accurate_information

 

13) Ad Targeting Islam to Go Before US Judge

Link to article in The Philadelphia Inquirer:

http://www.philly.com/philly/news/20141220_Ad_targeting_Islam_to_go_before_judge.html

 

14) New MyTranslink App Allows Queensland Users to Track Public Transport in Real-Time

Link to article in The Courier-Mail:

http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/new-mytranslink-app-allows-users-to-track-public-transport-in-real-time/story-fnn8dlfs-1227165480918

 

15) Wi-Fi Coming Back to Golden Gate Transit

Link to article in the Marin Independent Journal:

http://www.marinij.com/News/ci_27190662/WiFi-back-on-Golden-Gate-Transit-buses

Link to news release

 

16) New GPS Systems Rolled Out to Help Track Long Island Buses

Link to article in Newsday:

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/new-gps-systems-rolled-out-to-help-track-li-buses-1.9740182

 

17) Chicago Transit Authority Gives Station an Address that Seems Impossible

Link to story on WBBM-TV:

http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2014/12/22/cta-gives-blue-line-station-an-address-that-seems-impossible/

 

VEHICLES

 

18) Google Unveils New Self-Driving Car Prototype

Link to article in USA Today:

http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2014/12/22/google-self-driving-car-prototype/20768935/

 

19) New Jersey Legislators Look to Lead on Driverless Car Front

Link to article in Government Technology:

http://www.govtech.com/transportation/GT-New-Jersey-Legislators-Look-to-Lead-on-Driverless-Car-Front.html

 

 

News Releases

1) European Airports to Use Common Decision Making System with EU Support

2) FAA, Drone Industry and Hobbyist Groups Launch 'Know Before You Fly' Campaign

3) Motive Television Ready to Implement Live TV Channels and Video-on-Demand for Ships at Sea

4) Google Maps is Now ABQ Ride's Trip-Planner of Choice

5) American Traffic Solutions Shares Worst Red-Light Runners of 2014

6) Raytheon to Implement Modernized Air Traffic Control System Throughout US National Air Space

 

 

Upcoming Events

Minnesota's Transportation Conference – March 3-5 – Bloomington, Minnesota

http://mntransportationconference.org/

 

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[TCN] Monday, December 22, 2014

 

Transportation Communications Newsletter

 

Monday, December 22, 2014 – ISSN 1529-1057

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AVIATION

 

1) Japan Airport Facial Recognition System Eyed But Only for Japanese

Link to article in The Japan Times:

http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2014/12/22/reference/airport-facial-recognition-system-eyed-japanese/

 

2) Las Vegas Airport Bans Ad Featuring Naked Supermodel

Link to article in the Las Vegas Review-Journal:

http://www.reviewjournal.com/news/vegas-airport-protects-travelers-naked-supermodel

 

CAMERAS

 

3) Ohio Governor Signs into Law New Regulations on Red-Light, Speed-Enforcement Cameras

Link to article in The Blade:

http://www.toledoblade.com/local/2014/12/19/Ohio-governor-signs-into-law-new-regulations-on-red-light-speed-enforcement-cameras.html

 

4) Even with Baltimore Speed Cameras Off, No Pedestrians Injured in School Zones

Link to article in The Baltimore Sun:

http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/sun-investigates/bs-md-speed-cam-stats-20141218-story.html

 

5) Chicago Red-Light Cameras' Efficacy Questioned by New Study

Link to article in the Chicago Business Journal:

http://www.bizjournals.com/chicago/news/2014/12/19/chicago-red-light-cameras-efficacy-questioned-by.html

 

INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION

 

6) News from the ERTICO Network

Link to update:

http://www.erticonetwork.com/index.php?option=com_acymailing&ctrl=archive&task=view&mailid=68&key=5GdoXDb6&subid=5778-SYxmsJyY0jLW00&tmpl=component

 

7) Florida DOT District Four ITS Quarterly Newsletter: Smart Moves

Link to newsletter:

http://www.smartsunguide.com/pdf/SMART%20Moves%2040%20Edition%20web.pdf

 

OTHER

 

8) Articles from Safetynet

 -  Safety Center Researchers Look at Improving Low-Bridge Warning Signs

http://tti.tamu.edu/group/wp-content/themes/tti-cts/safetynet/vol1issue3/index.html

 -  Researchers, Medical Professionals Seek Better Patient Care, Fewer Crashes by Linking Data

http://tti.tamu.edu/group/wp-content/themes/tti-cts/safetynet/vol1issue3/linking-data.html  

 

PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION

 

9) South Dakota's Anti-Drunk Driving 'Party Santa' Ad Attracts Attention

Link to story on KELO-TV:

http://www.keloland.com/newsdetail.cfm/bare-chested-party-santa-used-in-drunk-driving-ad/?id=173511

 

SAFETY / SECURITY

 

10) Wisconsin DOT Digital Signs Serve as Sobering Reminder

Link to story on WMTV-TV:

http://www.nbc15.com/home/headlines/Traffic-signs-serve-as-sobering-reminder-286439451.html

 

SPACE

 

11) How NASA Launched Its Web Infrastructure Into the Cloud

Link to article on Gigaom:

https://gigaom.com/2014/12/19/how-nasa-launched-its-web-infrastructure-into-the-cloud/

 

TRANSIT

 

12) New York City Subways Slowly Upgrading from 1930s Technology

Link to AP article:

http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/286499631.html

 

13) Some San Diego-Area Rapid Transit Buses to Test Wireless Internet

Link to City News Service article:

http://www.kusi.com/story/27671602/some-rapid-transit-buses-to-test-wireless-internet

 

14) Eau Claire, Wisconsin Transit Launches Real-Time Bus Tracking System

Link to story on WEAU-TV:

http://www.weau.com/home/headlines/Eau-Claire-Transit-launches-real-time-bus-tracking-system-286409481.html

 

15) New York MTA to Unveil Ads to Combat 'Manspreading'

Link to article in The New York Times:

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/12/21/nyregion/a-scourge-is-spreading-mtas-cure-dude-close-your-legs.html

Link to news release

 

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

 

16) Colorado DOT to Hire Two Weekend Traffic Reporters

Link to story on KUSA-TV:

http://www.9news.com/story/news/local/2014/12/20/cdot-to-hire-2-weekend-traffic-reporters/20709581/

 

17) 511 Travel Information System Comes to Napa County, California

Link to article in the Napa Valley Register:

http://napavalleyregister.com/news/local/travel-information-system-comes-to-napa-county/article_a412b63e-c106-59e6-bede-0426a29831b9.html

 

VEHICLES

 

18) California Puzzles Over Safety of Driverless Cars

Link to AP article:

http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20141221/business/141229761/

 

19) Auto Insurers Warily Eye Google, Apple

Link to article from the Chicago Tribune:

http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/business/2014/12/22/foot-in-the-door.html

 

20) Six Things I Learned from Riding in a Google Self-Driving Car

Link to blog on The Oatmeal:

http://theoatmeal.com/blog/google_self_driving_car

 

21) US DOT Releases Synopsis of Connected Vehicles Pilot Deployment Program

Link to further information from the ITS Joint Program Office:

http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?ca=ccaf1c6d-8b83-4af9-a564-67810b5f831d&c=77da6f90-5104-11e3-8e6b-d4ae52a4597c&ch=7a7c1c80-5104-11e3-8e6c-d4ae52a4597c

 

22) US DOT Unveils New Animated Video Illustrating Benefits of Connected Vehicle Technology

Link to further information from the ITS Joint Program Office:

http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?ca=56ffd088-6e6b-4d05-b545-8bab461743b7&c=77da6f90-5104-11e3-8e6b-d4ae52a4597c&ch=7a7c1c80-5104-11e3-8e6c-d4ae52a4597c

 

 

News Releases

1) Colorado DOT Removing Wildlife Zones Signs, Lowered Nighttime Speed Limits

2) Analytics Expert to Help Ford Create More Mobility Solutions, Connectivity Services

 

 

Upcoming Events

Webinar: US DOT Connected Vehicle Deployment Program Series-CO-PILOT Cost Estimator – January 7

http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?ca=ba5382da-59bd-4063-a026-cd9badc49627&c=77da6f90-5104-11e3-8e6b-d4ae52a4597c&ch=7a7c1c80-5104-11e3-8e6c-d4ae52a4597c

 

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[TCN] Friday, December 19, 2014

 

Transportation Communications Newsletter

 

Friday, December 19, 2014 – ISSN 1529-1057

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AVIATION

 

1) Orlando International Airport Rolls Out New App

Link to story on WESH-TV:

http://www.wesh.com/news/orlando-international-airport-rolls-out-new-app-in-time-for-holiday-travel-season/30297046

Link to news release

 

2) Will iBeacon Technology Transform the Passenger Experience?

Link to article on airport-technology:

http://www.airport-technology.com/features/featurewill-ibeacon-technology-transform-the-passenger-experience-at-airports-4454751/

 

CAMERAS

 

3) Traffic Cameras Legal, Ohio Supreme Court Rules

Link to article in The Cincinnati Enquirer:

http://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/2014/12/18/traffic-cameras-legal-ohio-supreme-court-rules/20587021/

Link to Ohio Supreme Court opinion

 

ELECTRONIC TOLLING

 

4) Not Just Tolls: E-ZPass Keeping an Eye on Speeders in Toll Lanes

Link to article in USA Today:

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2014/12/19/ez-pass-and-speeding/20558251/

 

5) Illinois Tollway Testing Apps to Give Travel Info, Pay Tolls by Phone

Link to article in the Chicago Tribune:

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-tollway-apps-met-20141218-story.html

 

GPS / NAVIGATION

 

6) Eighth GPS IIF Satellite Now Active

Link to article in Military Embedded Systems:

http://mil-embedded.com/news/eight-gps-iif-satellite-now-active/

 

MARITIME

 

7) Europe to Begin Testing of UAV-Based Maritime Surveillance System

Link to article on Flightglobal:
http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/europe-to-begin-testing-of-uav-based-maritime-surveillance-407261/

 

PARKING

 

8) New Map Aims to Simplify Residential Zone Parking in Chicago

Link to story on WMAQ-TV:

http://www.nbcchicago.com/traffic/transit/chicago-residential-parking-app-286231011.html

 

RAILROADS

 

9) Amtrak, Maryland Improve Communication at Washington Union Station

Link to article in Progressive Railroading:

http://www.progressiverailroading.com/amtrak/news/Amtrak-Maryland-improve-communication-at-Washington-Union-Station--42930

 

10) US DOT to Loan New York MTA Almost $1 Billion for Positive Train Control

Link to Mid-Hudson News Network article:

http://www.midhudsonnews.com/News/2014/December/19/MTA_pos_ctrl-19Dec14.html

Link to news release

 

ROADWAYS

 

11) Articles from Parson Brinckerhoff's Network – December 2014

 -  SCADA System Security for Two UK Road Tunnels (page 71)

 -  CCTV Design for a US Road Tunnel (page 73)

http://pbworld.com/pdfs/publications/pb_network/parsons_brinckerhoff_network_78_tunnel_systems_dec2014.pdf

 

SAFETY / SECURITY

 

12) Wisconsin I-94 Tragedy Evolves into Cause for Move Over Law

Link to article in the Leader-Telegram:

http://www.leadertelegram.com/news/front_page/article_94c798fc-8741-11e4-abbe-df9b042c99d6.html

 

TAXIS / RIDESHARING

 

13) Transport Authorities Struggle to Regulate App-Based Taxis in Bangalore

Link to article in The Indian Express:

http://indianexpress.com/article/cities/bangalore/transport-authorities-struggle-to-regulate-app-based-taxis-in-bangalore-2/

 

14) Los Angeles Taxis May Get Apps to Equalize Competition

Link to story on KNBC-TV:

http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/Changes-on-the-Road--More-taxis-may-get-e-hail-apps-Ride-Shares-Get-Nod-to-Drop-off-at-LAX-286320181.html 

 

TRANSIT

 

15) Lessons in Public Education

Link to article in Mass Transit:

http://www.masstransitmag.com/article/12021549/lessons-in-public-education

 

VEHICLES

 

16) Sources: Google Aiming to Go Straight into Car with Next Android

Link to Reuters article:

http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/12/18/us-google-cars-idUSKBN0JW2PS20141218

 

17) Hyundai to Pull CD Play from All Low-End Radios

Link to article on CEoutlook:

http://www.ceoutlook.com/2014/12/19/car-maker-to-pull-cd-from-all-low-end-radios/

 

 

News Releases

1) New Report Reveals Trends in Wi-Fi, Social and Mobile at Europe's Airports

2) NextGen Video Kiosk Installed at JFK Airport

3) New Report Shows Wisconsin DMV Wait Times Are Down, Online Services Are Up

4) Volvo Cars and POC to Demonstrate Bike Helmets that Communicate with Vehicles

5) BC Transit Launches Mobile-Friendly Website

 

 

Friday Bonus

At Christmastime it's nice to find some heartwarming transportation stories. Here's one from Northern Ireland.

http://youtu.be/bSJW8VYiDIo

 

 

Upcoming Events

Digital Signage Expo – March 10-13 – Las Vegas

www.dse2015.com

 

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[TCN] Thursday, December 18, 2014

 

Transportation Communications Newsletter

 

Thursday, December 18, 2014 – ISSN 1529-1057

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AVIATION

 

1) NATS to Compensate Customers for Last Week's Air Traffic Control Technical Failure

Link to article in Air Transport World:

http://atwonline.com/air-traffic-management/nats-compensate-customers-last-week-s-technical-failure

Link to news release

 

MARITIME

 

2) China Improves Maritime Observation

Link to Xinhua article:

http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/china/2014-12/17/c_127313790.htm

 

OTHER

 

3) Aligning Data Systems to Communicate with Decision Makers: A Peer Exchange

Link to circular from the Transportation Research Board:

http://www.trb.org/Main/Blurbs/171837.aspx

 

PARKING

 

4) The Demand for Real-Time Parking Availability Data

Link to article on Parking Network:

http://www.parking-net.com/parking-news/t2-systems-inc/real-time-parking-availability-data

 

TRANSIT

 

5) New York City Suit: Help Transit Riders with Limited English

Link to AP article:

http://abcnews.go.com/Health/wireStory/ny-suit-transit-riders-limited-english-27676132

Link to news release

 

6) Regional Transit Authority of Southeast Michigan Launches New Home on the Web

Link to article in the Detroit Free Press:

http://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2014/12/18/transit-authority-website/20578697/

 

VEHICLES

 

7) Cadillac Will Offer Streaming Rearview Video on 2016 CT6

Link to article in the Detroit Free Press:

http://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/general-motors/2014/12/18/cadillac-streaming-video-ct/20598615/

Link to news release

 

 

News Releases

1) European Commission Adopts New Rules to Improve EU-Wide Traffic Information Services for Road Users

2) US Customs and Border Protection Launches Border Wait Time App

3) New Tennessee DOT SmartWay Offers Live Streaming Video

4) DC Metro Begins Testing of Real-Time Bus Arrival Signs

5) Sqills Signs Multi-Million Contract for Rail Reservation Software in Ireland

6) BMW to Demonstrate Remote Valet Parking at CES 2015

7) TomTom Extends Traffic Service to Malaysia, Thailand, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates

 

 

Solicitations

 -  Call for Demonstrations – 2016 ITS World Congress, Melbourne

http://www.itsworldcongress2016.com/demonstrations

 -  Request for Comments – Guidance on Maritime Cybersecurity Standards – US Coast Guard

http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2014-12-18/html/2014-29658.htm

 

 

Upcoming Events

Passenger Terminal Expo 2015 – March 10-12 – Paris

http://www.passengerterminal-expo.com/

 

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[TCN] Wednesday, December 17, 2014

 

Transportation Communications Newsletter

 

Wednesday, December 17, 2014 – ISSN 1529-1057

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AVIATION

 

1) Survey: US Travelers Want Airports to Track Their Mobile Devices

Link to article on Skift:

http://skift.com/2014/12/16/u-s-travelers-want-airports-to-track-their-mobile-devices/

Link to news release

 

2) Interactive Wall at Denver International Airport Set to Wow Travelers

Link to article in The Denver Post:

http://www.denverpost.com/business/ci_27150976/interactive-wall-at-denver-international-airport-set-wow

 

BICYCLES / PEDESTRIANS

 

3) New App Encourages Biking in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Link to story on WZZM-TV:

http://www.wzzm13.com/story/news/local/grand-rapids-central/2014/12/16/third-coast-cycles-my-city-bikes-grand-rapids-bikes/20495767/

 

MARITIME

 

4) Media Called to Promote Maritime Silk Road Initiative

Link to article in the Global Times:

http://www.globaltimes.cn/content/897145.shtml

 

5) Thai Prime Minister Wants GPS on Fishing Vessels

Link to article in the Bangkok Post:

http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/general/450348/prayut-wants-gps-on-fishing-vessels

 

OTHER

 

6) White House Launches Open Data Disaster Portal

Link to article in Government Technology:

http://www.govtech.com/data/White-House-Launches-Open-Data-Portal-Disaster.html  

 

PARKING

 

7) New App Sponsored by City of San Antonio Makes Parking Downtown a Little Easier

Link to article in San Antonio Magazine:

http://www.sanantoniomag.com/December-2014/Smart-Parking/

 

PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION

 

8) Wisconsin DOT Roundabout Videos Criticized

Link to commentary on OnMilwaukee:

http://onmilwaukee.com/living/articles/dotcampaign.html

Link to original article on Wisconsin Reporter

 

9) The Ten Worst Transportation Safety Campaigns Ever

Link to blog on Jalopnik:

http://jalopnik.com/the-ten-worst-transportation-safety-campaigns-ever-1671710068

 

RAILROADS

 

10) Train Collision Points to Need for On-Board Video, Canadian Safety Board Says

Link to CBC News story:

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/train-collision-points-to-need-for-on-board-video-safety-board-says-1.2875232

Link to news release

 

ROADWAYS

 

11) Best Practices for Road Condition Reporting Systems

Link to document from FHWA:

http://www.ops.fhwa.dot.gov/publications/fhwahop14023/index.htm

 

SAFETY / SECURITY

 

12) North Carolina Highway Patrol Uses New Way to Catch Texters

Link to article in The Courier-Tribune:

http://courier-tribune.com/news/local/highway-patrol-uses-new-way-catch-texters

 

13) Metro-North Railroad Faces Historic Fine for Retaliating Against Worker Who Reported Injury

Link to article in the Hartford Courant:

http://www.ctnow.com/news/hc-metro-north-penalties-1217-20141216,0,6539726.story

Link to news release

 

TRANSIT

 

14) Artist Group to Install Transit-Tied LED Lights on San Francisco's Market Street

Link to story on KTVU-TV:

http://www.ktvu.com/story/27646947/artist-group-to-install-transit-tied-led-lights-on-market-street

Link to additional information

 

15) Toronto Transit Installs Video Wall Display in Control Center

Link to article in AV Technology:

http://www.avnetwork.com/av-technology/0002/toronto-transit-goes-high-tech/94304

 

16) Fairbanks, Alaska Transit Apps Deliver for Commuters

Link to editorial in the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner:

http://www.newsminer.com/opinion/editorials/transit-apps-deliver-for-commuters-new-web-functionality-helps-potential/article_aa6761d8-85ca-11e4-82a4-e3cff3323c3c.html

 

 

News Releases

1) New Functions for Port of Antwerp Connectivity Platform

2) Port of Antwerp Showcases Barge Transport Initiatives with Instream

3) New York MTA Launches TripPlanner+ App for iOS Mobile Devices

4) Written Driver Tests in Colorado Now Can be Taken Electronically

5) Volvo Customers to Receive Four Year Subscription to SiriusXM Traffic and Weather

6) US DOT Launches CO-PILOT Cost Estimation Tool

7) Illinois' Regional Transportation Authority Providing Streaming Audio for Public Board Meetings

8) Edmonton Rolls Out 'ETS Live to Go' App

9) Glasgow Airport Launches Online Game for Travelers

10) New 'Flight Info' Giant Screen Installed at Rome's Leonardo da Vinci Airport

 

 

Job Posting

 - Communications Officer – UITP – Brussels, Belgium

http://www.uitp.org/jobs/communications-officer

 

 

Upcoming Events

GSE Expo Worldwide – March 10-11 – Las Vegas

http://gseexpo.com/

 

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