[TCN] Tuesday, July 6, 2010

 

Transportation Communications Newsletter

 

Tuesday, July 6, 2010 – ISSN 1529-1057

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IBTTA 78th Annual Meeting & Exhibition — Register Today! Early Bird Discount Ends August 22, 2010


 

Come to San Diego, September 12-15, 2010, for IBTTA's 78th Annual Meeting & Exhibition, the year's most highly-anticipated learning and networking event -- attracting more than 700 toll industry experts and decision makers from across the globe. Under the theme, Sustainable Transportation, the technical program offers tracks focused on innovation, policy, the economy, and the California tolling experience. Hosted by the California Toll Operators Committee (CTOC), this event features interactive seminars, influential speakers, technical tours and special events, informative exhibits and more! Customized sponsorship and exhibitor packages are available. Visit IBTTA's website for details.

 

 

AVIATION

 

1) Less than 10% of Fliers are Logging Onto Wi-Fi in the Air

Link to article in USA Today:

http://www.usatoday.com/travel/flights/2010-07-06-airlinewifi06_ST_N.htm

 

2) What Will NextGen do for Airports?

Link to article in Airport:

http://issuu.com/aaae/docs/airmag-junejuly (page 18)

 

BICYCLES

 

3) Cyclists and Lorries: How Technology Can Help

Link to blog in The Guardian:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/green-living-blog/2010/jul/02/cycling-lorries-women-roads

 

CAMERAS

 

4) Traffic Camera Debate Picks Up Speed

Link to article in The Oregonian:

http://www.oregonlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2010/07/traffic_camera_debate_picks_up.html

 

GPS / NAVIGATION

 

5) The Best Navigation Apps for the iPad

Link to review on TabletPCReview.com:

http://www.tabletpcreview.com/default.asp?newsID=1489

 

OTHER

 

6) UK Government iPhone App Spending Scrutinized

Highways Agency says its app, which provides traffic information, has been one of the most popular.

Link to article in eWeek Europe:

http://www.eweekeurope.co.uk/news/government-iphone-app-spending-scrutinised-8211

 

PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION

 

7) Slideshow: 12 Worst Government Web Sites

Two transportation-related sites among the dozen identified by the magazine.

Link to slideshow in InformationWeek:

http://www.informationweek.com/galleries/government/info-management/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=225402205

 

ROADWAYS

 

8) New Jersey Turnpike to Consider Advertisements on Toll Plazas

Link to article in The Record:

http://www.northjersey.com/news/97831459_And_now__drivers__a_word_from_our_sponsor.html

 

9) Lights Warn of Black Ice on Several New Zealand Roads

Link to article in the Otago Daily Times:

http://www.odt.co.nz/regions/otago/114090/lights-give-black-ice-warning

 

SAFETY / SECURITY

 

10) Study: Listening to Sports Radio is as Risky as Drink Driving

Link to article in The Telegraph:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/news/7867187/Listening-to-sport-radio-is-as-risky-as-drink-driving.html

 

TRANSIT

 

11) PATH Hopes $1 Billion Overhaul Will Keep Riders on the Rails

Part of effort will include improved public address system and clearer maps.

Link to article in The Record:

http://www.northjersey.com/news/transportation/97784619_PATH_hopes__1B_overhaul_will_keep_riders_on_the_rails.html

 

VEHICLES

 

12) Intelligent Cars Will Report Accidents to Authorities

Link to article in The Telegraph:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/news/7870387/Intelligent-cars-will-report-accidents-to-authorities.html

 

 

News Releases

1) European Commission Welcomes European Parliament Approval of New Legal Framework for ITS

2) Travelers Marketing Announces a New Sponsorship for the Kansas Turnpike - State Farm Insurance to Sponsor 'State Farm Safety Assist' Program

 

 

Upcoming Events

SASHTO 2010 Conference – August 28-September 1 – Little Rock, Arkansas

http://www.sashto.org/SASHTO2010/

 

 

Today in Transportation History    

1935 **75^th anniversary** The first flight of the Fairchild 82 plane was made.

http://www.aviastar.org/air/usa/fair_82.php

 

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