[TCN] Tuesday, August 23, 2011

 

Transportation Communications Newsletter

 

Tuesday, August 23, 2011 – ISSN 1529-1057

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Countdown to IBTTA’s 79th Annual Meeting & Exhibition, Sept 11-14 in Berlin, Germany ― Hotel Reservation Rate Extended to August 25^th

 

Join IBTTA in Berlin, Germany, September 11-14, for the year's largest international gathering of toll industry professionals. With delegates from 130 companies from more than 30 countries around the world, the IBTTA Annual Meeting offers a unique learning and business opportunity!  This meeting features an outstanding program with tracks on interoperability, tolling infrastructure around the world, communications, and environment/social responsibility; interactive exhibits; valuable networking opportunities; technical tours and special events – make your plans today!  Sign up now and get a $100 early bird discount, available now through August 26. Visit www.IBTTA.org/BERLIN to view the preliminary brochure, register, and learn about sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities. See you in Berlin!

 

AVIATION

 

1) FAA Center Works to Keep Your Flight On Time, or Close

Link to McClatchy Newspapers article:

http://www.bellinghamherald.com/2011/08/23/2152864/faa-center-works-to-keep-your.html

 

CAMERAS

 

2) The Market for Live Traffic Video for Applications Used by Commuters, Media, Public Safety Agencies …

An interview with Larry Nelson, founder and CEO of TrafficLand.

Link to interview on TheWhereBusiness.com:

http://social.thewherebusiness.com/content/executive-insight-market-live-traffic-video-applications-used-commuters-media-public-safety-

 

CARTOGRAPHY

 

3) Geo-immersion Makes Maps Come Alive

Maps can provide real-time traffic information and ‘fastest route' suggestions using geo-immersion.

Link to Mother Nature Network article:

http://www.mnn.com/green-tech/research-innovations/stories/geo-immersion-makes-maps-come-alive

 

SAFETY / SECURITY

 

4) Missouri DOT Unveils New App that Calculates Blood Alcohol Level

Link to story on Missourinet:

http://www.missourinet.com/2011/08/22/modot-unveils-new-app-that-calculates-blood-alcohol-level/

Link to news release from MoDOT:

http://modot.mo.gov/newsandinfo/District0Release.shtml?action=displaySSI&newsId=115900

 

5) Washington State Traffic Safety Commission Website Leaks Information on Upcoming DUI Patrols

Link to article in The News Tribune:

http://blog.thenewstribune.com/crime/2011/08/23/new-website-leaks-information-on-upcoming-dui-emphasis-patrols/

 

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

 

6) Georgia DOT Traffic Management Contract Canceled, Re-bid Over Conflict of Interest

Link to story and video on WSB-TV:

http://www.wsbtv.com/news/28944084/detail.html

 

7) Metro Vancouver Transit Users to Get Smartphone Tools

Link to article in The Vancouver Sun:

http://www.vancouversun.com/technology/Metro+Vancouver+transit+users+smartphone+tools/5290213/story.html

 

8) Jakarta Launches ITS to Control Traffic Congestion

Link to article on BeritaJakarta.com:

http://www.beritajakarta.com/2008/en/newsview.aspx?idwil=0&id=20093

 

VEHICLES

 

9) Feds to Begin Testing Connected Vehicles

Link to article in Wired:

http://www.wired.com/autopia/2011/08/nhtsa-begins-connected-vehicle-testing/

 

10) In-Vehicle Internet Radio Set to Explode: IHS

Link to article in TWICE:

http://www.twice.com/article/472711-Internet_Radio_Set_To_Explode_IHS.php

Link to news release from iSuppli:

http://www.isuppli.com/Automotive-Infotainment-and-Telematics/News/Pages/Automotive-Internet-Radio-Market-Set-to-Boom.aspx

 

 

News Releases

1) Ocean Power Technologies Deploys Autonomous PowerBuoy for US Navy Maritime Security Program

 

 

Upcoming Events

Webinar: Hardened Networking for Intelligent Traffic Systems – September 27

http://video.webcasts.com/events/pmny001/viewer/index.jsp?eventid=39029

 

 

Today in Transportation History    

1961 **50^th anniversary** Ranger 1 was launched. 

http://nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/nmc/spacecraftDisplay.do?id=1961-021A

 

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