[TCN] Tuesday, September 30, 2008

 

Transportation Communications Newsletter

 

 

Tuesday, September 30, 2008 -- ISSN 1529-1057

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CARTOGRAPHY

 

1) Microsoft Updates Live Hotmail and Maps

Local landmarks and businesses now used when providing directions.

Link to CNET News story:

http://news.cnet.com/8301-17939_109-10054006-2.html?tag=newsLatestHeadlinesArea.0

Link to Live Search Maps:  http://maps.live.com

 

PARKING

 

2) Ending the Space Race

If smarter parking meters catch on, the days of circling the block will be over.

Link to story in Governing:

http://www.governing.com/archive/2008/sep/glimpse.txt

 

SAFETY / SECURITY

 

3) Colorado Tests Way to Reduce Animal-Car Crashes

Link to story in the Examiner:

http://www.examiner.com/a-1614925~Colorado_tests_way_to_reduce_animal_car_crashes.html

Link to news release from the Colorado Department of Transportation:

http://www.dot.state.co.us/Communications/news/SW20080929-1.html

 

TRANSIT

 

4) Chicago Transit Authority to Sell Transit-Themed Merchandise

Link to story on WBBM Radio:

http://www.wbbm780.com/CTA-To-Sell-Transit-Themed-Merchandise/3050398

Link to CTA Gifts:  http://ctagifts.com

 

 

News Releases

1) Port of Long Beach Security Strengthened by Web-based Network

2) Big Step Forward for 5.9 GHz Tolling

3) The Worldwide Transportation Library Announces New Web Design that Benefits International Tourists

 

 

Upcoming Events

T3 Webinar: Arizona E-VII Program - Strategies for Improving Emergency Response to Traffic Incidents While Enhancing Safety for Emergency Responders – October 23

http://www.pcb.its.dot.gov/t3/s081023_arizona.asp

 

 

Today in Transportation History

1954 – The US Navy's USS Nautilus was commissioned.  It was the world's first operational nuclear-powered submarine.

http://www.ussnautilus.org

 

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