[TCN] Tuesday, November 4, 2008

 

Transportation Communications Newsletter

 

 

Tuesday, November 4, 2008 -- ISSN 1529-1057

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GEWI to Exhibit New Flexible TIC Architecture at ITS World Congress

TIC's new architecture is a breakthrough in data processing offering unprecedented flexibility and functionality as required for traffic and travel information and management. As a commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) solution, TIC is a proven, highly scalable solution used in over 100 projects operating worldwide. TIC can be deployed faster, more affordably, and with less risk than build-your-own solutions. TIC is offered with flexible pricing models, worldwide support, in several languages, and will also be made available locally through GEWI Authorized Partners.

See TIC at GEWI booth #1025 at the ITS World Congress or contact jim.oneill@gewi.com to discuss your requirements.

 

 

AVIATION

 

1) EC, US Officials Warn of SESAR, NextGen Challenges

Link to story in Air Transport World:

http://atwonline.com/news/story.html?storyID=14581

 

2) Transportation Security Administration Allows Ads in Bins Across US

Link to story in USA Today:

http://www.usatoday.com/travel/flights/2008-11-03-adbins_N.htm

Link to additional information from SecurityPoint Media:  http://www.securitypointmedia.com

 

CAMERAS

 

3) The Future of Speedcam Locators in Europe: Connectivity

Link to story in GPS Business News:

http://www.gpsbusinessnews.com/index.php?action=article&numero=1146

 

4) Interview with James Flynn, CEO at RoadPilot

Link to interview in GPS Business News:

http://www.gpsbusinessnews.com/index.php?action=article&numero=1145

 

ELECTRONIC TOLLING

 

5) Use of Electronic Toll Cards in Indonesia to Begin in January 2009

Link to story in Tempo:

http://www.tempointeractive.com/hg/nasional/2008/11/04/brk,20081104-143800,uk.html

 

GPS / NAVIGATION

 

6) Russia to Cuba: Want In on GLONASS?

Link to story in GPS World:

http://sidt.gpsworld.com/gpssidt/System+Design+and+Test+News/Russia-to-Cuba-Want-in-on-GLONASS/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/563085?contextCategoryId=33831

 

MARITIME

 

7) EU Plans New Strategy for Integrating Maritime Surveillance Systems

Link to story on Public Technology:

http://www.publictechnology.net/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=17819

Link to news release from the European Commission:

http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=IP/08/1622&format=HTML&aged=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=en

 

8) UK Coastguards Banned from Using Flares Over Health and Safety Fears

Link to story in the Telegraph:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/3372215/Coastguards-banned-from-using-flares-over-health-and-safety-fears.html

 

PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION

 

9) Indian Radio Station, Big 92.7 FM Instigates 'Traffic Month' in Kanpur

Station teams with traffic police to educate listeners about traffic safety.

Link to story on Radioandmusic:

http://www.radioandmusic.com/content/editorial/news-releases/big-927-fm-instigates-traffic-month-kanpur

 

ROADWAYS

 

10) Traffic System to Help Prevent Fog-Related Accidents in California

Link to story and video report on KFSN-TV:

http://abclocal.go.com/kfsn/story?section=news/local&id=6486194

 

SAFETY / SECURITY

 

11) FCC Should Lower Minimum Bid for Public Safety Network, Telecommunications Industry Association Says

Link to story in Federal Computer Week:

http://www.fcw.com/online/news/154285-1.html

 

12) US DOT Pandemic Flu Planning Site

Link to site:

http://www.dot.gov/pandemicflu

 

TRANSIT

 

13) California Metrolink Board Lacks Firsthand Passenger Experience

Link to story in the Los Angeles Times:

http://www.latimes.com/news/printedition/california/la-me-trainboard4-2008nov04,0,1753532.story

 

14) Create Oyster Card for Welsh Transport, Economist Says

Link to story in the Western Mail:

http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/2008/11/04/create-oyster-card-for-welsh-transport-says-economist-91466-22175703/

 

15) $99 Million GPS Plan for New York City Buses Stalls

Link to story in the Daily News:

http://www.nydailynews.com/money/2008/11/03/2008-11-03_99m_gps_plan_for_buses_stalls.html

 

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

 

16) Traffic Center for North Wales a Step Closer

Link to story in the Daily Post:

http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/2008/11/04/traffic-centre-for-north-wales-a-step-closer-55578-22175784/

 

 

News Releases

1) World Air Traffic Control Equipment Market to Reach $3.0 Billion by 2012, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts

2) Visa to Improve Payment Experience for Commuters in Los Angeles and Paris; Working with Transit Operators to Enable Visa Payment at the Fare Gate

3) An Analysis of the Mobile Ticketing Industry: Focusing on the Transport, Sport, Entertainment & Events Markets and with Forecasts to 2013

4) iSuppli Announces Annual Telematics Seminar in Tokyo

5) telent Awarded Contract to Manage £26 Million Scheme Aimed at Easing West Midlands Traffic Congestion

 

 

Upcoming Events

Logistics 2009 – February 8-11 – Dallas

http://www.rila.org/logistics

 

 

Today in Transportation History

1971 – The New Quebec Bridge is renamed the Pont Pierre-Laporte in honor of the Quebec Vice-Premier who was kidnapped and murdered in 1970.

http://en.structurae.de/structures/data/index.cfm?ID=s0003362

 

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