[TCN] Friday, July 29, 2011

 

Transportation Communications Newsletter

 

Friday, July 29, 2011 – ISSN 1529-1057

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AVIATION

 

1) Inside the Chicago Air Route Traffic Control Center in Aurora, Illinois

Link to article in the Daily Herald:

http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20110729/news/707299859/

 

CAMERAS

 

2) New York City Police Department's 'Ring of Steel' Surveillance Network has 2,000 Cameras Running

Link to article in the New York Post:

http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/nypd_ring_od_steel_surveillance_zLNZmUC8BZlAiX0QC8AszH

 

CARTOGRAPHY

 

3) Mapnificent Visualizes The Boundaries Of Public Transportation

Link to article in Fast Company:

http://www.fastcompany.com/1769909/mapnificent-visualizes-the-boundaries-public-transportation

 

OTHER

 

4) FCC Ruling Favors Transportation-Related Use of 700 MHz Broadband Spectrum

Link to article in the AASHTO Journal:

http://www.aashtojournal.org/Pages/072911fcc.aspx

 

5) iPhone or Android? Governments Ponder App Development Strategies

Link to article in Government Technology:

http://www.govtech.com/wireless/iPhone-Android-Governments-Ponder-App-Development-Strategies.html

 

6) Cisco's Smart+Connected Way to Transport

Link to interview on CIOL:

http://www.ciol.com/Technology/Networking/Interviews/Ciscos-smartconnected-way-to-transport/152858/0/

 

7) ERTICO's iMobility Newsletter – July 2011

Link to newsletter:

http://goo.gl/B93Eh

 

8) Talking Technology and Transportation Webinars Online from US DOT

 -  Open Payments, Mobile Payments and Personal Identification Verification (PIV) Acceptance – Overview of Innovations in Public Transit Payment Systems (Webinar 2 in T3 Webinar Series 'The Emergence of Open Electronic Payment Systems in Public Transit')

http://www.pcb.its.dot.gov/t3/s110629/s110629_farecollection101_intro.asp

 -  2011 Enhancements to the ITS Knowledge Resources Websites: Improving Access to Information on ITS Benefits, Costs, Lessons Learned and Deployment

http://www.pcb.its.dot.gov/t3/s110623/s110623_enhancements_intro.asp

 -  Public Transit Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Implementations – Lessons Learned

http://www.pcb.its.dot.gov/t3/s110602/s110602_itstransit_intro.asp

 

PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION

 

9) Tucson, Arizona Police Department Uses Traffic-Camera Videos on YouTube to Promote Safety

Link to article in the Arizona Daily Star:

http://azstarnet.com/news/local/article_dd209a74-ec8a-50a3-9a3c-e7cc3299c1fd.html  

Link to Tucson Police YouTube channel:

http://www.youtube.com/user/TucsonAZPD

 

SAFETY / SECURITY

 

10) Still No Warnings at Boat Ramp Where Fatal Accident Occurred

Link to article in The Daily Astorian:

http://www.dailyastorian.com/free/still-no-warnings-at-boat-ramp-where-fatal-accident-occurred/article_0761294c-ba1c-11e0-aa05-001cc4c002e0.html

 

11) Virginia Teens Train to be Youth Traffic-Safety Advocates

Link to story and video on WHST-TV:

http://www.whsv.com/news/headlines/Teens_Helping_To_Keep_Traffic_Fatalties_Low__126370393.html

 

TELEMATICS

 

12) GMAC: Insurance Telematics Can 'Provide Significant Segmentation and Pricing Advantages'

Link to article in Telematics Update:

http://social.telematicsupdate.com/executive-viewpoint/gmac-insurance-telematics-can-%E2%80%9Cprovide-significant-segmentation-and-pricing-adva

 

TRANSIT

 

13) Congressmen Call on Metro-North to Improve Emergency Communications

Link to article in the Connecticut Post:

http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Himes-DeLauro-call-on-Metro-North-to-improve-1628132.php

Link to news release:

http://himes.house.gov/content/himes-delauro-call-investigation-metro-north-emergency-procedures-0

 

14) Brisbane Commuters to Get Free Wi-Fi

Link to AAP article:

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/breaking-news/brisbane-commuters-to-get-free-wifi/story-e6frf7jx-1226104029800

Link to news release:

http://www.queenslandrail.com.au/AboutUs/MediaCentre/MediaReleases/Pages/$65milliontodeliverWiFiontrains.aspx

 

15) New York MTA: We Get 700 Text Messages a Day for Bus Arrival Info

Link to article on Transportation Nation:

http://transportationnation.org/2011/07/28/ny-mta-we-get-700-text-messages-a-day-for-bus-arrival-app/

 

 

News Releases

1) New Intelligent Transportation System in Place to Measure Wait Times at Canadian/US Border Crossings

2) EU Supports Smart Solutions for Maritime Information Systems

3) Despite Smartphone Challenge, Embedded OEM and Aftermarket Connected-Car Systems to Reach 189 Million by 2016

4) New South Wales Debuts Real-Time Traffic App

5) New Zealand Transport Agency Expands Travel Information Service for Drivers in Hamilton

6) AAA Digest of Motor Laws Now Available Free Online

7) Exhibition at London Transport Museum Explores How Emerging Technologies Affects Cities

8) Avis Launches First Car-Rental Mobile Application for Microsoft Windows Phone 7

 

 

Upcoming Events

American Association of Port Authorities 100^th Annual Convention – September 11-15 – Seattle

https://www.aapa2011.org

 

 

Friday Bonus  

You're never sure what those live traffic cameras are going to pick up during a broadcast.  Here are a few interesting examples.

http://youtu.be/agCEotoJctA

http://youtu.be/YzpZFjHWJwk

http://youtu.be/06SVAIr8apg

 

 

Today in Transportation History    

1967 A rocket accidentally was launched on the USS Forrestal resulting in a fire and a number of explosions aboard the aircraft carrier.  The disaster killed 135 sailors.

http://www.virtualwall.org/units/forrestal.htm

 

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[TCN] Thursday, July 28, 2011

 

Transportation Communications Newsletter

 

Thursday, July 28, 2011 – ISSN 1529-1057

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AVIATION

 

1) Leaked FAA Report Adds Fuel to Debate Over LightSquared Broadband Network

Link to article on Nextgov:

http://www.nextgov.com/nextgov/ng_20110727_4214.php

 

2) Flight Sims Now Available with Real Air-Traffic Controllers

Link to article in Wired:

http://www.wired.com/autopia/2011/07/flight-sims-now-available-with-real-air-traffic-controllers/

Link to further information from PilotEdge: http://pilotedge.net

 

3) iPad App Gives Pilots Cheap Synthetic Vision

Link to article in Wired:

http://www.wired.com/autopia/2011/07/ipad-app-gives-pilots-cheap-synthetic-vision/

 

4) The High-Tech Magic Behind Skywriting

Link to video in The Wall Street Journal:

http://online.wsj.com/video/the-high-tech-magic-behind-skywriting/6E3B1371-B49D-4886-AF89-2C94018CC879.html

 

MARITIME

 

5) Navigational Warning System Extends Into Arctic Waters

Link to article in IMO News:

http://goo.gl/rA76Y (page 7)

 

OTHER

 

6) News from ERTICO

 -  ITS Forum Berlin

http://www.ertico.com/its-forum-berlin/

 -  ERTICO - ITS Europe Meets ITS China

http://www.ertico.com/ertico-its-europe-meets-its-china/

 

RAILROADS

 

7) China: Design Flaw Caused Fatal High-Speed Rail Crash

Railway official says correct signals failed to flash after lightning strike.

Link to McClatchy Newspapers article:

http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/07/28/2334805/china-design-flaw-caused-fatal.html 

 

ROADWAYS

 

8) South Carolina DOT Asks Public's Opinion on Bringing Technology to I-26/I-95 Junction

Link to AP article:

http://www.timesunion.com/news/article/SCDOT-wants-technology-at-I-26-I-95-junction-1623090.php

 

TRANSIT

 

9) Google Maps London Underground

Link to article in Information Age:

http://www.information-age.com/channels/information-management/news/1644038/google-maps-london-underground.thtml

Link to announcement from Google:

http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2011/07/catch-london-underground-with-google.html

 

10) App Pulls Out All Stops for Pittsburgh-Area Bus Riders

Link to article in the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review:

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/pittsburgh/s_748741.html

Link to news release from Carnegie Mellon University:

http://www.cmu.edu/news/stories/archives/2011/july/july27_patiphoneapp.html

 

11) The Pitch: A One-Stop Mobile Information Shop for Transit Services

Link to blog in Next American City:

http://americancity.org/buzz/entry/3109/

 

12) A Look at New York City Transit Apps

Link to video on Brooklyn Independent Television:

http://bit.ly/nd8z16

 

13) Better Bus Signage Catches on in Melton Shire

Link to article in the Melton Leader:

http://melton-leader.whereilive.com.au/news/story/better-bus-signage-catches-on-in-melton-shire/

 

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

 

14) New Website Gives UK Traffic Data

Link to Press Association article:

http://www.rac.co.uk/news-advice/motoring-news/post/2011/7/new-website-gives-traffic-data/

Link to View Traffic: http://www.viewtraffic.info/

 

VEHICLES

 

15) Apple, the Auto Industry Needs Your Help

Link to blog in MacTech:

http://www.mactech.com/2011/07/28/apple-auto-industry-needs-your-help

 

 

News Releases

1) Speed Cameras in Urban Areas Save Millions in Cash

2) Inrix Announces $60 Million Offer to Acquire UK-Base ITIS Holdings, a European Traffic Information Company

3) South Carolina Railroad Crossings Now Listed Online

4) Hawaii DOT Launches Second Annual Pedestrian Safety Month

5) New Ohio DOT State Highway Map Released – Features QR Code Link to Real-Time Traffic Info

 

 

Upcoming Events

BusCon – September 13-14 – Chicago

http://www.busconexpo.com/

 

 

Today in Transportation History    

1871 **140^th anniversary** Track-laying began for the Denver & Rio Grande Railway.

http://www.american-rails.com/denver-and-rio-grande-western.html

 

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[TCN] Wednesday, July 27, 2011

 

Transportation Communications Newsletter

 

Wednesday, July 27, 2011 – ISSN 1529-1057

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AVIATION

 

1) FAA Stats Show Fewer Pilots Break Airspace Rules

Link to AP article:

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gVoFpOoHuFZGHLfzR8ozDKpM2T-A?docId=452516f1126346f69eac2da86f17d067

 

2) Fifty Ways to Leave Your Lover; How Many Ways to Leave an Airport?

There's a little-tapped marketing opportunity for airports to help their passengers leave the airport more efficiently and conveniently.

Link to column in Airport Business:

http://www.airportbusiness.com/web/online/The-New-Airport-Marketing/Fifty-Ways-to-Leave-Your-Lover-How-Many-Ways-to-Leave-an-Airport/23$46357

 

GPS / NAVIGATION

 

3) China Launches Ninth Satellite for Global Navigation System

Link to Xinhua article:

http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/sci/2011-07/27/c_131011502.htm

 

4) Waze Navigation App Updated with Text-to-Speech, Commuting Widget

Link to CNET's The Car Tech blog:

http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13746_7-20083652-48/waze-navigation-app-updated-with-text-to-speech-commuting-widget/

 

OTHER

 

5) ERTICO Talks to Vladimir Kryuchkov, CEO ITS-Russia

Link to interview from ERTICO:

http://www.ertico.com/ertico-talks-to-vladimir-kryuchkov-chief-executive-officer-its-russia-newly-joined-member-of-the-network-of-its-nationals/

 

6) Why the Future of Transportation is All About Real-Time Data

Link to article on Mashable:

http://mashable.com/2011/07/27/transportation-future-data/

 

7) Sensor – Summer 2011

 -  Cars and Roads Share Info, Alert Drivers

http://www.its.umn.edu/Publications/Sensor/2011/02/alert.html

 -  Can Fuel-Economy Displays Promote Safe, Fuel-Efficient Driving?

http://www.its.umn.edu/Publications/Sensor/2011/02/seminar.html

 -  Signs Use Solar Power to Make Rural Intersections Safer

http://www.its.umn.edu/Publications/Sensor/2011/02/solar.html

 

PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION

 

8) Texas Transportation Institute Helps Texas DOT Ask Texans the Right Questions

Link to article in the Texas Transportation Researcher:

http://tti.tamu.edu/2011/06/01/assessing-customer-satisfaction/

 

ROADWAYS

 

9) Hindhead Tunnel Opens in UK After Decades of Traffic Problems

High-tech employed to monitor traffic.

Link to BBC News story:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-surrey-14278289

Link to further information from the Highways Agency:

http://www.highways.gov.uk/roads/projects/3832.aspx

 

SAFETY / SECURITY

 

10) Why Emergency Managers Should Use Social Media

Link to video in Emergency Management:

http://www.emergencymgmt.com/video/Why-Emergency-Managers-Should-Use-Social.html

 

TRANSIT

 

11) Exit of New York MTA Chief Leaves Tech Upgrades in Doubt

Link to article in the New York Post:

http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/mta_sidetracked_Sbjgf69aTJXamo5n3SzmMP#ixzz1T8goQ7I4

 

12) MBTA Riders Loco for Big Logo

Link to article in the Boston Herald:

http://news.bostonherald.com/news/regional/view/2011_0727t_riders_loco_for_big_logo/

 

13) 'Excuse Me – is that Your Bag?' Meet Alice Riley, DC Metro's Zen-Like Voice

Link to article and video on TBD.com:

http://www.tbd.com/blogs/tbd-on-foot/2011/07/-excuse-me-mdash-is-that-your-bag-meet-alice-riley-metro-s-zen-like-voice--11984.html

 

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

 

14) KC Scout Eases Traffic Flow

Link to commentary in The Examiner:

http://www.examiner.net/opinions/x404068170/Quibell-KC-Scout-eases-traffic-flow

 

15) Predictive Traffic More than Good Enough

Link to blog from Strategy Analytics:

http://blogs.strategyanalytics.com/AMCS/post/2011/07/27/INRIXs-$500M-post-funding-valuation-speaks-volumes-regarding-the-importance-of-predictive-traffic-data.aspx

 

 

News Releases

1) SAP and Google Team to Put 'Big Data' on the Map

2) NTSB Takes Safety Message to Pilots and Enthusiasts at AirVenture

3) Inthinc Introduces Speed-by-Street and Verbal In-Cab Driver Mentoring Solution to Federal Fleet Managers

4) Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development Launches Mobile Site for 511 Traveler Information Service

5) Research and Markets: European PND Market to Grow 1.5% 2010-2014

 

 

Upcoming Events

2011 Airport Public Safety & Security Fall Conference – August 29-September 1 – Arlington, Virginia

http://www.aci-na.org/event/241

 

 

Today in Transportation History    

1866 **145^th anniversary** The first successful underwater telegraph cable was completed between Europe and North America.

http://www.ieeeghn.org/wiki/index.php/Milestones:Landing_of_the_Transatlantic_Cable,_1866

 

1991 **20^th anniversary** The Twin Cities & Western Railroad began operations.

http://www.tcwr.net/

 

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