Transportation Communications Newsletter
Thursday, May 26, 2011 – ISSN 1529-1057
TCN Fundraiser
As May nears its end I want to mention another one of the ways you can help support the TCN. In addition to financial support (please see below for details) you can support the TCN by inviting new subscribers, advertising in the TCN, using my voice-over work, and finally by getting a transportation newsletter of your own. Did you know that in addition to the TCN I also produce similar newsletters for AASHTO, ACS, Sam Schwartz Engineering, ITS California and ITS Michigan? Some are daily, others weekly and still others monthly, but each includes transportation news targeted to that particular audience. If you'd like to learn more, please contact me.
CARTOGRAPHY
1) Google's Street View Starts Mapping India
Link to AFP article:
PARKING
2) Computer Vision System Tracks Open Parking Spots at Truck Stops
Link to article in CTS Research E-News:
http://www.cts.umn.edu/Publications/ResearchENews/2011/05/index.html#computer
3) Prague Airport Introduces Online Parking with Chauntry
Link to article on The Moodie Report:
http://www.moodiereport.com/document.php?c_id=1113&doc_id=27396
PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION
4) Survey: Mobile News and Paying Online
Local traffic/transportation information obtained by 22% of owners of mobile devices.
Link to further information:
http://stateofthemedia.org/2011/mobile-survey/
ROADWAYS
5) Video-Based Data Collector Used to Detect Queues, Improve Safety in Work Zones
Link to article in CTS Research E-News:
http://www.cts.umn.edu/Publications/ResearchENews/2011/05/index.html#video
SAFETY / SECURITY
6) US to Store Passenger Data for 15 Years
Link to article in The Guardian:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/may/25/us-to-store-passenger-data
TRANSIT
7) Judge Hits Pause in Lawsuit Opposing Cameras on Metrolink Engineers
Link to article in the Los Angeles Daily News:
http://www.dailynews.com/news/ci_18137105
VEHICLES
8) Volkswagen Aims for 'Rolling Computer'
Link to article in Computerworld:
http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9217070/Volkswagen_aims_for_rolling_computer_
9) LTE Suited for Traffic Applications, Research Project Concludes
Link to article in EE Times Europe:
10) ERTICO Organizes Workshop on Connected Mobility at the Challenge Bibendum
Link to article from ERTICO:
http://www.ertico.com/ertico-organises-workshop-on-connected-mobility-at-the-challenge-bibendum/
11) Ford to Create Communication Standard for All Cars
Link to article on autoevolution:
http://www.autoevolution.com/news/ford-to-create-communication-standard-for-all-cars-35743.html
12) Ford Prepares Global Launch of Electric Cars, Leads on Intelligent Vehicles
Link to article on SustainableBusiness.com:
http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/index.cfm/go/news.display/id/22462
News Releases
1) New 2011 Michigan DOT Transportation Map Includes QR Codes
2) Beat the Traffic Releases Beta Version of Live Traffic Maps With New Street Detail
3) Pioneer's AppRadio Provides a Revolutionary Way to Use Apps in the Car
4) Allstate Wants Drivers to See Yellow, Then 'LOOK' for Motorcyclists on the Road
5) First Distracted Driving Month Campaign in California Called a Success
TCN Donations
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Solicitation
- Request for Information – Traffic Management Services Consolidation Concepts – Wisconsin Traffic Operations and Safety Laboratory
http://www.topslab.wisc.edu/resources/rfinfo.html
Upcoming Events
NYU Conference on Alternative Fuel Vehicle Technologies – June 14 – New York City
http://wagner.nyu.edu/rudincenter/conferences/
Today in Transportation History
1961 **50th anniversary** The first flight of the Canadair CF-104 Starfighter was made.
http://www.rcaf.com/Aircraft/aircraftDetail.php?STARFIGHTER-13
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