[TCN] Tuesday, September 9, 2008

 

Transportation Communications Newsletter

 

 

Tuesday, September 9, 2008 -- ISSN 1529-1057

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AVIATION

 

1) Airline Systems Aim to Prevent Runway Crashes

Link to story in The Wall Street Journal:

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122092141683912937.html

 

2) Going, Going, Gone: JetBlue Auction Flights on Web

Link to AP story:

http://www.usatoday.com/tech/news/2008-09-08-jetblue_N.htm

Link to further information from JetBlue:

http://www.jetblue.com/ebay/?intcmp=hpebay20080907

 

3) Air New Zealand Heads Up New Ad Campaign

Airline wants to advertise changes to check-in process via 'Cranial Billboards.'

Link to story on Stuff.co.nz: 

http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/4686629a34.html

 

BUSES

 

4) Swedish Firm Partners with Volvo Bus on ITS

Link to story in Metro Magazine:

http://www.metro-magazine.com/News/Story/2008/09/Swedish-firm-partners-with-Volvo-on-ITS.aspx

Link to further information from Consat Engineering:

http://www.consat.se/en/electronics_system/our_services/telematics/its4mobility/index.htm

 

OTHER

 

5) New York City Hotlines Accepting Photos and Videos

Public can submit pictures to 911 and 311 lines.

Link to AP story:

http://www.newsday.com/news/local/wire/newyork/ny-bc-ny--emergencyvideo0909sep09,0,7547207.story

Link to news release from the New York City Mayor's Office:

http://tinyurl.com/6nd3yj

 

PARKING

 

6) Radio Parking Tips for Perth Commuters

Perth City Council will used paid ads to advise drivers where parking spaces are available.

Link to story in WA Today:

http://www.watoday.com.au/wa-news/radio-parking-tips-for-perth-commuters-20080909-4ckl.html

 

SAFETY / SECURITY

 

7) Next-of-Kin Database is Established by Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles

Link to story in The Blade:

http://www.toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080908/NEWS24/809080287/-1/NEWS

Link to news release from the Ohio BMV:

http://bmv.ohio.gov/pdf_files/NOKRelease090808.pdf

 

8) Digital Signage Enabled Hurricane Gustav Response

Petro TV displayed evacuation and real-time traffic information as drivers fueled their vehicles.

Link to story in Digital Signage Today:

http://www.digitalsignagetoday.com/article.php?id=20574&na=1

Link to additional information from Petro TV:

http://www.petrotv.com/Petro%20TV%20-%20Media%20Kit%204-21-08.pdf

 

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

 

9) Intelligent Transportation Systems Target Highway Congestion

Link to story in Government Technology:

http://www.govtech.com/gt/406372

 

 

News Releases

1) WABCO Presents Trailer Telematics System for Improved Trailer Management

2) San Francisco Bay Area's 511 Phone Service Adds Freeway Assistance Option

3) Texas DOT Prepares for Hurricane Ike

 

 

Upcoming Events

Webinar: Findings and Lessons Learned from an Evaluation of Advanced Parking Management Systems for Transit – October 21

http://www.pcb.its.dot.gov/t3/s081021_parking.asp

 

 

Today in Transportation History

1966 – The National Highway Safety Bureau, a forerunner of the National Transportation Safety Board, was created when the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act was signed.

http://www.ntsb.gov/Abt_NTSB/history.htm

 

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