Transportation Communications Newsletter
Thursday, September 22, 2011 – ISSN 1529-1057
Attend IBTTA's Facilities Management and Maintenance Workshop, October 23-25, 2011 in Nashville, TN
IBTTA's Facilities Management and Maintenance Workshop will explore challenges and solutions to operating a toll facility. Topics range from emergency management, performance measurement and bridge restoration to safety, design and toll collection in an AET environment. This meeting is ideal for toll industry professionals with an interest in maintenance, operations, security, technology, engineering, design. Arrive a day early and take part in IBTTA's Community Service Project — Waterway Clean Up. On Sun., October 23, attendees will have the opportunity to assist Nashville's flood recovery by participating in a special waterway clean-up project aimed at unclogging the natural water flow by removing trash and debris from a local waterway and its neighboring banks. Visit www.IBTTA.org/nashville to view the preliminary brochure, register, and learn about sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities. Register by October 7, 2011.
AVIATION
1) Appeals Court Says American Flights Stay on Orbitz
Link to AP article:
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Appeals-court-says-American-apf-1737065680.html?x=0&.v=1
2) Orlando International Airport to Add More Passenger Info Reps
Link to article in the Orlando Sentinel:
CARTOGRAPHY
3) Transportation GIS Trends – Summer 2010
Link to newsletter from Esri:
http://www.esri.com/library/newsletters/transportation-gis-trends/transportation-summer-2011/
FREIGHT
4) CityMove & CityLog Newsletter – September 2011
Link to newsletter:
http://issuu.com/ertico/docs/citylog-citymove
PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION
5) Public Engagement in Facebook: Exploring Vancouver, British Columbia's Transportation Future
Link to blog on America Speaks:
ROADWAYS
6) Albuquerque to Spend $1 Million Taking Pictures of Every Sign in City
Link to story and video on KASA-TV:
http://www.kasa.com/dpps/news/politics/abq-to-spend-one-million-on-pictures_3947649
7) Interview with Dr. Josef Fiala, Managing Director of the ASFINAG Service GmbH
Link to interview from ERTICO:
http://www.ertico.com/interview-with-dr-josef-fiala-managing-director-of-the-asfinag-service-gmbh/
SAFETY / SECURITY
8) Toyota to Partner with Universities for Crash-Reduction Studies
Link to article on Online Auto Insurance News
http://news.onlineautoinsurance.com/consumer/toyota-car-insurance-research-95041
9) For IndyCar Race Baltimore Put Situational Awareness in Top Gear
Link to article in Government Technology:
10) DVD Shows the Dangers of Driving on Rural Roads
Link to story on Radio Iowa:
http://www.radioiowa.com/2011/09/22/dvd-shows-the-dangers-of-driving-on-rural-roads/
11) North Carolina DMV Publishes Forms for Teen Driving Logs
Link to article in The News & Observer:
http://www.newsobserver.com/2011/09/22/1507683/dmv-publishes-forms-for-driving.html
12) 140 Inaccurate Characters: Social Media and Disasters
Link to article in Federal Computer Week:
http://fcw.com/articles/2011/09/26/buzz-social-media-disaster-response.aspx
TELEMATICS
13) OnStar Insists It's Not Spying as Privacy Concerns Mount
Link to article in Edmunds Inside Line:
http://www.insideline.com/car-news/onstar-insists-its-not-spying-as-privacy-concerns-mount.html
TRANSIT
14) Port Authority of Allegheny County Looks to Improve Customer Service
Plans to add customer service representatives and interactive phone system.
Link to article in the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review:
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/pittsburgh/s_757926.html
15) Some New York City Subway Stations to Get Cell Service Next Week
Link to article in the New York Post:
http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/subways_to_get_cell_service_next_vYhEpjfKo53IjXVEWJIs4K
16) Ads on Transit Systems Protesting US Aid to Israel Cause Stir
Link to article in The Daily Star:
TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT
17) iPhone App Shows Traffic Updates in Metro Manila
Link to article in the Mania Standard Today:
http://www.manilastandardtoday.com/insideNews.htm?f=2011/september/22/news7.isx&d=2011/september/22
18) Navigating the Garden State: On the Radio
Link to blog on Cranford Patch:
http://cranford.patch.com/blog_posts/navigating-the-garden-state-on-the-radio
VEHICLES
19) Megaloads' Movements Through Montana Aren't Easily Tracked
Link to article in the Missoulian:
http://missoulian.com/news/state-and-regional/article_c5ed6374-e4cb-11e0-bd57-001cc4c03286.html
20) While Assailing Driving Distractions, Automakers Pack in Tempting Gadgets
Link to article on FairWarning:
http://www.fairwarning.org/2011/09/mixed-message/
21) Prius' Artificial Engine Noise Demonstrated, Explained
Link to article and video on CNET:
News Releases
1) US DOT Partnering with Creators of Chuggington on Nationwide Traffic Safety Campaign for Kids
2) Rhode Island DOT Publishes New Statewide Bike Map
4) Akron-Canton Airport Launches New, Innovative, Customer-centric Website
5) MyGoFlight Introduces the First Flight Bags Designed for the 'Paperless' Cockpit
6) Georgia Tech, Tecnológico de Monterrey Open Trade and Logistics Center in Mexico City
8) State, National Highway Safety Experts Meet in Cincinnati
9) Nuance Gives Voice to Waze App for iPhone and Android
10) Nuance Powers Safer, Smarter In-Car Connectivity for Leading German Carmaker
Upcoming Events
ITS Midwest Annual Meeting – September 28-29 – Covington, Kentucky
http://www.itsmidwest.org/events/2011/
Today in Transportation History
1961 **50th anniversary** The Interstate Commerce Commission banned racial segregation in interstate bus transportation.
http://www.wgbh.org/programs/American-Experience-97/episodes/Clip-Freedom-to-Travel-part-3-18405
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