Friday, August 29, 2014

Friday, August 29, 2014


Transportation Communications Newsletter

Friday, August 29, 2014 – ISSN 1529-1057

With the Labor Day holiday upon us, it means the ITS 3C Summit is right around the corner!  Take advantage of this joint meeting and gain a broader perspective on the ITS industry and learn more about the future of transportation technology.  Register today! The Gulf Region ITS, ITS Florida, and ITS Georgia state chapters will host the ITS 3C Summit September 14 -  17 in Mobile, Alabama. Highly anticipated general sessions include a DOT CEO Roundtable featuring DOT directors from ten states across the southeast as well as Connected Vehicles and ITS - End User's Perspectives and Applications panel discussions. The expansive Exhibit Hall will showcase the latest and greatest in ITS from over 50 exhibitors. To round out each day’s conference activities, networking events with a local flair will be offered, including an evening aboard the famed USS Alabama, Casino Night benefitting a local charity, and a Dueling Pianos sing-along social event.  If you have already registered for the ITS 3C Summit, remember to begin planning your conference experience by signing up for breakout sessions, training workshops, technical tours, and networking activities. Space is limited, so reserve your spot today. The ITS 3C Summit is an invaluable learning experience for any transportation professional and an exciting opportunity to join other industry leaders in sharing new ideas and forging lasting partnerships in a fun and relaxing learning environment. Stay up to date with ITS 3C Summit happenings on the event website www.its3csummit.com.  Enjoy your holiday weekend, and we hope to see you in Mobile in two weeks!


AVIATION

1) American Airlines Fares Back on Orbitz After Deal
Link to AP article:
Link to news release

CAMERAS

2) Levi's Stadium Camera System Keeping Watchful Eye on Traffic, 49ers Fans
Link to story on KPIX-TV:

3) Is Traffic Camera Technology Being Misused?
Link to commentary on Fox News:

CARTOGRAPHY

4) Washington State DOT Mapping Construction 'Hot Spots'
Link to story on KING-TV:

OTHER

5) From Sensors to Big Data: Chicago is Becoming a Smart City
Link to article on SmartData Collective:

6) National Institutes of Standards and Technology Kicks Off Round 2 of SmartAmerica Challenge
Link to article in GCN:
Link to news release

ROADWAYS

7) Highway Safety and Reliability Being Studied on a Virginia 'Smart Road'
Link to story on AASHTO's Transportation TV:

TRANSIT

8) New York City Lawmakers Want More Transparency from MTA on Bedbugs
Link to story on WFUV Radio:

9) Mixed Myki Message Causes Confusion in Victoria
Link to article in The Age:

VEHICLES

10) 'Smart' Car Group Promises Less Oil Use, Better Air
Link to article in The Hill:

11) Drivers Want Their Cars to Get to Know Them Better
Link to article in Computerworld:


News Releases


Friday Bonus
I just hope a Lego bus doesn't pick you up here.


Upcoming Events
Iberian Congress of Parking and Mobility – September 18-19 – Lisbon


Today in Transportation History    
1919 **95th anniversary** Prince Edward Island in Canada lifted its ban on automobiles in the province.

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Thursday, August 28, 2014

Thursday, August 28, 2014


Transportation Communications Newsletter

Thursday, August 28, 2014 – ISSN 1529-1057

Register now for CVTA’s 5th Annual Summit on the Future of the Connected Vehicle!

Join the conversation and take home brand-new insights on the toughest topics in the Connected Vehicle space!   Not only can you come find out what’s happening, you’ll also be part of figuring out what’s next!  Fellow thought leaders will include:  Automakers, Tier 1 and 2 Suppliers; Hardware, Software, Telecommunications, and Service Providers; Insurers, and State and Federal government officials.

This year’s event will be held on September 11th, 2014 at Cobo Hall in Detroit, Michigan, co-located with the 14th ITS World Congress.  Summit attendees are eligible for discounted World Congress Exhibition and Demonstrations passes and hotel rates.  Register today at www.connectedvehicle.org/events – summit attendance is limited to 150!


AVIATION

1) UN Group to Launch Programs to Provide Pilots with Information on War Zones
Link to article in The Hill:

2) New Advocacy Group Urges Spending on Airports, Air-Traffic Control Technology
Link to article in USA Today:

3) For One Student, Dreams of Drone-Based Advertising Take Flight
Link to article in Fortune:

CAMERAS

4) Iowa DOT: I-380 Speed Cameras Don't Comply with Rules
Link to story on KCRG-TV:

OTHER

5) Here for Gear Teased by Nokia on Twitter, Official Announcement Coming Friday
Link to article on AndroidHeadlines:

PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION

6) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Defends Safety Score
Link to article in Transport Topics:

SAFETY / SECURITY

7) South African Government Turns to Tech for Road Safety
Link to article on ITWeb:

8) This Seat Belt Could Stop You from Falling Asleep at the Wheel
Link to article on The Huffington Post:

TELEMATICS

9) The Differences Between Software and Telematics
Link to article in BusinessCar:

VEHICLES

10) Hidden Obstacles for Google's Self-Driving Cars
Link to article in MIT Technology Review:

11) A Driverless Car 'Utopia' Could Soon Be Here, and This Company Will Be Behind It
Link to article on Quartz:

12) GM Drops HD Radio from Some 2015 Models
Link to column in Radio World:
Link to blog from Strategy Analytics


News Releases


Upcoming Events
International Conference Connected Vehicles – September 18 – Brussels


Today in Transportation History    
1609 **405th anniversary** Henry Hudson, and his ship the Half Moon, sailed into Delaware Bay in search of a route to Asia.

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Wednesday, August 27, 2014

Wednesday, August 27, 2014


Transportation Communications Newsletter

Wednesday, August 27, 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) Denver Airport Goes Digital to Reunite Fliers with Lost Items
Link to article in USA Today:

INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION

2) US DOT 2014 ITS World Congress Update
Link to update:

OTHER

3) Thousands of Weather Satellite Bugs Won't Be Fixed for Years
Link to article on NextGov:
Link to further information from the US Commerce Department Inspector General

4) Uber Begins Testing Lunch Delivery with UberFRESH
Link to article on TechCrunch:

5) Real-Time Sensor Networks Give a Voice to the Planet
Link to blog from PSFK Labs:

PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION

6) American Trucking Associations Wants 'Unreliable' Compliance, Safety Accountability Scores Hidden from Public View
Link to article in Truck News:
Link to news release

7) As Oregon Meets to Strengthen Oil Train Disclosure, BNSF Questions Media's Presence
Link to article in The Oregonian:

SAFETY / SECURITY

8) Oklahoma Devotes $100 Million to Improve Safety at Railroad Crossings
Link to article in the Tulsa World:
Link to news release

TELEMATICS

9) Connected Cars: A Big Data Headache or Opportunity for Insurers?
Link to article in Computerworld UK:

TRANSIT

10) BART Got 10-Second Warning Before Sunday's Napa Earthquake
Link to article on GigaOM:

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

11) Google Shows Traffic by Transportation Modes in One Card
Link to article on Search Engine Roundtable:

VEHICLES

12) How Privacy Fears Are Driving Automakers in the Age of the Connected Car
Link to article on Autoblog:


News Releases


Upcoming Events
Oceans'14 – September 14-19 – St. John's, Newfoundland


Today in Transportation History    
1859 **155th anniversary** The first commercial oil well was drilled near Titusville, Pennsylvania by Edwin Drake.

1939 **75th anniversary** The first jet aircraft, the Heinkel He 178, made its first flight.

1979 **35th anniversary** Lord Louis Mountbatten, former Admiral of the Fleet, and two others were killed when an IRA-planted bomb exploded on their boat in Ireland.

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

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