[TCN] Friday, March 21, 2008

 

Transportation Communications Newsletter

 

Friday, March 21, 2008 -- ISSN 1529-1057

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OTHER

 

1) Federal Communications Commission Asked to Probe Spectrum Auction

Failure of public safety band to draw bids raises suspicions.

Link to story in The Washington Post:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/03/19/AR2008031903668.html

 

SAFETY / SECURITY

 

2) Do Red Light Cameras Work Too Well?

Link to story and video report on MSNBC:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/23710970/

 

3) Maine Lawmakers Reject Traffic Camera Plan

Link to story in the Morning Sentinel:

http://morningsentinel.mainetoday.com/news/local/4890056.html

Link to further information on bill:

http://janus.state.me.us/legis/LawMakerWeb/externalsiteframe.asp?ID=280028213&LD=2244&Type=1&SessionID=7

 

4) Maryland House Passes Speed Camera Bill

Link to story in The Washington Post:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/03/20/AR2008032003751.html

 

TRANSIT

 

5) More Federal Funds Will Help Expand Trolley, Bus Surveillance Program in San Diego

Link to story in The San Diego Union-Tribune:

http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/metro/20080320-1724-bn20mts.html

 

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

 

6) Virginia DOT Says It Bungled Response to Ice Storm

VDOT report says electronic warning signs remained dark and a motorist alert system was not updated for hours.

Link to story in The Washington Post:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/03/20/AR2008032003520.html

Link to news release from VDOT:

http://virginiadot.org/news/statewide/2008/vdot_completes_initial_review.asp

Link to report:  http://www.virginiadot.org/news/focus_on_emergency_response.asp

 

 

News Releases

1) New Iowa 511 Web Site Launched

2) ISO to Develop New Management System Standard for Improving Road Safety on Global Level

 

 

Solicitation

 -  Request for Information – Dynamic Message Sign Retrofit – Ohio Department of Transportation

http://www.dot.state.oh.us/its/DMSRetroFitRFI.doc

 

 

Upcoming Events

4^th Annual International Airfield Operations Area Expo & Conference – June 1-3 – Milwaukee, Wisconsin

http://www.aoaexpo.com/

 

 

Friday Bonus

More proof that directing traffic is an art form.

http://www.balkantravellers.com/en/read/article/401

 

 

Today in Transportation History

1918 **90^th anniversary** - The Railroad Control Act goes into effect.  The law guaranteed the return of US railroads to private ownership following World War I.

http://query.nytimes.com/mem/archive-free/pdf?res=9A07E2DC113FE433A25750C2A9649C946996D6CF

 

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