Transportation Communications Newsletter
Thursday, October 6, 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) Dems Battle GOP Over Cuts to New FAA Air-Traffic Control System
Link to article in The Hill:
http://thehill.com/blogs/transportation-report/aviation/185771-faas-nextgen-future-funding-debated
2) Medford, Oregon Airport Wants to Sell Ad Space on Tower
Link to story and video on KTVL-TV:
http://www.ktvl.com/articles/medford-1201984-ore-airport.html
CAMERAS
3) Cameras to Warn Rescue Crews of Trains Blocking Cambridge, Ontario Roads
Link to article in The Record:
4) Live and Direct from … Anywhere
Streaming video makes incident management much more manageable.
Link to article on PoliceOne.com:
OTHER
5) Fleet Sector Risks Being Left Behind in Mobile Information Race
Link to article on FleetNews:
6) How Technology Can Reduce Traffic Congestion and Air Pollution
Link to article on SmartPlanet:
PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION
7) Public Record Request Costly for Port of Kennewick, Washington
Request for travel expense records could cost over $100,000.
Link to article from the Tri-City Herald:
http://www.tri-cityherald.com/2011/10/06/1668994/record-request-costly-for-port.html
ROADWAYS
8) York Region, Ontario Looks to Social Media to Rename Highway 7
Link to story on CFTR Radio:
9) 2011 Traffic Signal Operations Self-Assessment Now Available
Link to further information from the National Transportation Operations Coalition:
http://www.ite.org/selfassessment/
SAFETY / SECURITY
10) Texting While Driving More Dangerous Than Thought: Study
Link to Reuters article:
http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/10/05/us-texting-driving-study-idUSTRE7946GT20111005
VEHICLES
11) One Radio, Multiple Standards: BMW, Eurecom Implement SDR Car Solution
Link to article in Microwave Engineering Europe:
12) Security Concerns for Next-Generation Automotive Electronics
Link to article in EE Times:
13) LTE Connectivity Expands Infotainment and Telematics Applications
Link to article in EE Times:
News Releases
1) Avego Real-Time Ridesharing Launches in Northern Virginia
2) Co-Cities: Cooperative Mobility Services to Improve Urban Traffic Management
4) Mississippi DOT Digital Video Migration Project Recognized in Best of Rural ITS Awards
5) Toyota to Launch Global Cloud Platform-Based Next Generation Telematics Services in Emerging Markets
8) Nevada DMV Goes Mobile on iPhone
9) Tampa Airport Sets Up Website to Get Public Input on Redesign
10) CDOT Launches Website for Colorado Bridge Enterprise Projects
11) Operation Lifesaver Launches 'Bad Move' Pedestrian Safety PSA with Online Contest
12) Michigan Transportation Team Unveils App to Record Dangerous Roads and Bridges
14) Pandora Hits the Road with Toyota
15) New Software Tool from Cambridge Consultants Improves Data Supplied to Intelligent Transport Systems
Job Postings
- Transit Supervisor – UCLA – Los Angeles, California
http://www.transittalent.com/Job_Listing.cfm?JobID=23469
- Manager of Marketing – Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority – Boston, Massachusetts
http://www.transittalent.com/Job_Listing.cfm?JobID=23381
Upcoming Events
Webinar: Connectivity and Mobility Platforms in ITS – October 10
http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?docid=243843248
Today in Transportation History
1976 **35th anniversary** Cubana Flight 455 crashed shortly after takeoff from Bridgetown, Barbados. The flight was brought down by two bombs which were placed on board.
http://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=19761006-0
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