Friday, November 28, 2014

Friday, November 28, 2014


Transportation Communications Newsletter

Friday, November 28, 2014 – ISSN 1529-1057

It's a Wrap. November TCN Fundraiser Comes to an End.   

Let me start by thanking all of you who have contributed. Your donations are very much appreciated! Since this is the last TCN of November, this will be my last fundraising note until May 2015. If you'd like to make a donation to support the work of the TCN, please see the information below on how to contribute. Of course, if you wish to make a donation at any time you may do so.


AVIATION

1) Worldwide Airport Raids Tackle Cyberthieves Over Ticket Fraud
Link to BBC News story:
Link to news release

2) Europe Satisfied with Drone Privacy Safeguards
Link to article in Air Traffic Management:

INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION

3) Indian Minister of State for Urban Development Asks State Governments to Adopt ITS
Link to Press Trust of India article:

RAILROADS

4) Government Data Sharpens Focus on Crude Oil Train Routes
Link to article on ProPublica:

ROADWAYS

5) Florida DOT Relocates Trees Because They Block Billboard
Link to article in The Miami Herald:

SAFETY / SECURITY

6) Interactive Map Drives Home Highway Safety in Northern Alberta
Link to article in Fort McMurray Today:
Link to site

TAXIS / RIDESHARING

7) Under Pressure from Uber, Taxi Medallion Prices are Plummeting
Link to article in The New York Times:

TRANSIT

8) How VMoney Can Help Solve Congestion in the Philippine Public Transport System
Link to article on Tech in Asia:

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

9) Montana DOT Launches Phone Application
Link to story on KECI / KCFW / KTVM-TV:

VEHICLES

10) GM Appoints New Connected-Consumer Chief
Link to article in automotiveIT:
Link to news release

11) The Future of Head-Up Displays
Link to video on CNET:


News Releases


TCN Contributions
Checks or money orders may be mailed to:
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Friday Bonus
It can be tough finding a parking space as you do your holiday shopping. Perhaps this new valet service can help out.


Upcoming Events
Webcast & In-Person Seminar: Improving Traffic Safety and Mobility Using DSRC-Based V2V Communication – December 4 – Minneapolis

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Thursday, November 27, 2014

Thursday, November 27, 2014


Transportation Communications Newsletter

Thursday, November 27, 2014 – ISSN 1529-1057

Happy Thanksgiving!

Thankful!

Today is Thanksgiving in the US and I'd like to take a moment to thank some of the folks who have helped the TCN during 2014. First, the following advertisers: Connected Vehicle Trade Association, Cubic Transportation Systems, GEWI, GovScience Partners, HERE, IBTTA, INRIX, IRF, Iteris, ITS 3C Summit, ITS America, Meetings Northwest, Mitsubishi Electric, Noblis, Norwalk Transit District and Qvision Technology. I also want to thank all those who contributed to the TCN during my May and November fundraising months. Finally, I want to thank YOU for being a reader of the TCN. Thanks for taking the time to not only look at the updates but to share with me stories and comments and for letting your colleagues know about the TCN.


MARITIME

1) KCRW Turns the Human Tales of the Ports Into Audio-Art for 'Cargoland' Series
Link to article on Long Beach Post:

OTHER

2) Using Twitter to Predict Travel Patterns in Future Disasters
Link to article on City Lab:

ROADWAYS

3) TV Station: More Inaccurate Signs Installed in Boston
Link to story on WFXT-TV:

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

4) Virginia Traffic Operations Center Offers Eye on Road Conditions
Link to story on WSLS-TV:


News Releases



Today in Transportation History
1924 **90th anniversary** The Bear Mountain Bridge, which crosses the Hudson River between Westchester and Rockland counties, was opened. When it opened it was the longest suspension bridge in the world.

1964 **50th anniversary** Filming began of Star Trek.

Solicitation


Upcoming Events
ITS Minnesota Winter Quarter Luncheon Seminar on Metro Transit – December 3 – St. Paul, Minnesota

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The Transportation Communications Newsletter is published electronically Monday through Friday. 
To subscribe (for free) or unsubscribe, please contact me at bernie@bwcommunications.net.
Become a TCN fan on Facebook and follow on Twitter @TransportComm.

Questions, comments about the TCN?  Please write the editor, Bernie Wagenblast at bernie@bwcommunications.net.     

© 2014 Bernie Wagenblast Communications, LLC www.bwcommunications.net

Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Wednesday, November 26, 2014


Transportation Communications Newsletter

Wednesday, November 26, 2014 – ISSN 1529-1057


BICYCLES / PEDESTRIANS

1) Baidu Develops 'Smart Bike' and Its Operating System
Link to article on ZDNet:

CAMERAS

2) Delegate Norton Blasts Lawmakers Trying to Regulate DC Traffic Cameras
Link to article in The Hill:
Link to news release

ELECTRONIC TOLLING

3) Drivers Using New Tool to Avoid Massachusetts Tolls
Link to story on WBZ-TV:

PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION

4) Educating the Public About Transit
Link to article in Mass Transit:

RAILROADS

5) Sequestration Cuts Hazmat Train-Tracking Program
Link to blog in Government Security News:

ROADWAYS

6) Debate Over Metric Arizona Highway Signs Continues
Link to article in Better Roads:

SAFETY / SECURITY

7) Proposed Washington State Distracted Driving Law Won't Stop Siri
Link to story on KUOW Radio:

TRANSIT

8) Toronto Transit Group Urges Grumpy TTC Riders to Take Selfies
Link to article in the Toronto Sun:
Link to news release

VEHICLES

9) Honda V2X Tech Gets Cars Talking to Each Other
Link to article in Autocar Professional:


News Releases


Upcoming Events
Future Travel Experience Europe – February 2-4 – London

======================================================================
The Transportation Communications Newsletter is published electronically Monday through Friday. 
To subscribe (for free) or unsubscribe, please contact me at bernie@bwcommunications.net.
Become a TCN fan on Facebook and follow on Twitter @TransportComm.

Questions, comments about the TCN?  Please write the editor, Bernie Wagenblast at bernie@bwcommunications.net.     

© 2014 Bernie Wagenblast Communications, LLC www.bwcommunications.net