Transportation Communications Newsletter
Wednesday, August 10, 2011 – ISSN 1529-1057
Sensys Networks sets the new warranty standard for traffic detection products
Sensys Networks announces the industry's first five-year hardware warranty for advanced traffic detection products. The warranty program applies to all new shipments to our North American, Australasia, and European customers, and provides exceptional value for transportation agencies facing cuts to operations and maintenance budgets.
"Based on our strong history of component performance, Sensys Networks is pleased to introduce the industry's first standard five-year warranty program for advanced detection systems," says Dr. Amine Haoui, CEO. "Further confirming Sensys Networks' commitment to providing our customers with the most dependable and cost-effective detection solutions on the market."
For more information, click here.
AVIATION
1) Denver International Airport Using New Equipment for Airspace Makeover
Link to AP article:
http://www.mercurynews.com/breaking-news/ci_18647928
2) Indianapolis Airport Ditches Art in Favor of Ads
Link to story and video on WISH-TV:
3) Track Safety Data and Tail Numbers to Uncover Fresh Airline Stories
Link to article from the Reynolds Center for Business Journalism:
GPS / NAVIGATION
4) Beating the Satnav: The Dangerous Game with Seven Million Players in UK
Link to article in The Independent:
Link to news release from Sainsbury's Finance:
http://sainsburysbank.thepressdesk.co.uk/pages/136/2010+Press+releases.stm?article_id=720
OTHER
5) Intelligent Transportation Employment to Expand, ITS America Says
Link to Bloomberg article:
Link to further information from ITS America:
http://www.itsa.org/knowledgecenter/market-data-analysis
6) Name-Change Hassle Turns Newlywed Into Entrepreneur
Service helps brides change their names with state motor vehicle and other agencies.
Link to Reuters article:
http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/08/10/us-column-cohen-missnowmrs-idUSTRE7794XP20110810
Link to MissNowMrs.com: http://www.missnowmrs.com/
7) SunGuide Disseminator – August 2011
Link to newsletter from Florida DOT:
http://www.dot.state.fl.us/TrafficOperations/Newsletters/2011/2011-008-Aug.pdf
ROADWAYS
8) Colorado DOT Tries to Modify Animal Migration Route
Animal-triggered warning lights alert drivers.
Link to story and video on KMGH-TV:
http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/28813542/detail.html
SAFETY / SECURITY
9) Bendix: FMCSA Strategic Plan Needs Greater Emphasis on Safety Technologies
Link to article in The Trucker:
Link to news release from Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems:
TRANSIT
10) BART Data-Device Failure Shows Deep System Flaws
Link to article in the San Francisco Chronicle:
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2011/08/10/MNDL1KLC59.DTL
11) Boulder, Colorado Supports Employee 'Clock-Ins' on RTD Buses
Hope to land federal grant to supply free Wi-Fi for buses.
Link to article in the Daily Camera:
http://www.dailycamera.com/boulder-county-news/ci_18641085
TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT
12) Live Journey-Time Updates for M8 Motorway Drivers
Link to BBC News story:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-14474020
Link to news release from Transport Scotland:
http://www.transportscotland.gov.uk/news/M8-live-journey-time-updates
VEHICLES
13) Car Dealers Turn Toward Social Media
Link to article and video in USA Today:
http://www.usatoday.com/money/media/2011-08-09-social-auto-dealers_n.htm
14) The Open and Mobile Platform for Small and Medium Enterprise
Presentation by Ford Motor Company on strategies for providing adaptable end-to-end fleet solutions.
Link to presentation from Telematics Update:
http://uk.telematicsupdate.com/fc_tele_evupdatelz//lz.aspx?p1=0575795S56&CC=&p=1&cID=0&cValue=1
WEATHER
15) Bad Weather a Boon for Private Forecasters
Link to Reuters article:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/44085106/ns/business-stocks_and_economy
News Releases
1) Statistical Model Shows Usual – and Unusual – Activity at General Aviation Airports
2) Huntsville, Alabama Partners with Google Transit
3) IBM and Portland, Oregon Collaborate to Build a Smarter City
4) FCC Chairman Announces Five-Step Action Plan to Improve the Deployment of Next Generation 911
5) US DOT Releases New 'Faces of Distracted Driving' Video As Part of Drive Safely Work Week Toolkit
6) Valley Metro in Phoenix Area Offers NextRide for Bus and Train Arrival Times
Upcoming Events
2011 Virginia Hazardous Materials Conference and Expo – October 17-21 – Hampton, Virginia
http://www.virginiahazmat.org/displayconvention.cfm?conventionnbr=9904
Today in Transportation History
1966 **45th anniversary** The Heron Road Bridge in Ottawa collapsed while under construction. Nine construction workers were killed.
http://24369.vws.magma.ca/connect/research/local/heron_e.html
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