Transportation Communications Newsletter
Wednesday, April 11, 2012 – ISSN 1529-1057
Register for IBTTA's Organization Management Workshop: Market, Communication and Policy Trends in Tolling
On June 17-19, 2012 in San Francisco, CA, IBTTA Delegates will meet to discuss best practices and innovations across a multitude of disciplines in the toll industry. In addition to information-packed learning sessions and networking opportunities, this workshop will feature a technical tour of the East Span of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge followed by a visit to the 75th Anniversary exhibit at the Golden Gate Bridge. If you're a mid- to senior-level toll industry professional, with responsibilities in finance, human resources, government affairs, community affairs, media and public relations, marketing or administration, we encourage you to attend. Special thanks to our host agencies: Bay Area Toll Authority, Metropolitan Transportation Commission and the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway & Transportation District. Visit www.ibtta.org/sanfrancisco to view the preliminary agenda, make your hotel reservations, and register today. The special hotel rate expires May 23, 2012.
AVIATION
1) Denver Air Traffic Controllers Under Investigation for Ignoring Distress Call
Link to article in Flying:
http://www.flyingmag.com/news/audio-controllers-under-investigation-ignoring-distress-call
2) European Air Industry Wants Speedier Progress on Traffic Control
Link to article on EurActiv:
http://www.euractiv.com/transport/air-industry-wants-speedier-progress-traffic-control-news-512074
3) Pilots Use Aviation Apps to Get a Hang of Route, Weather and Destination
Link to article in The Economic Times:
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com//articleshow/12620405.cms
MARITIME
4) Drone Purchased to Monitor Honolulu Harbor Grounded Due to Heavy Air Traffic
Link to article on Hawaii Reporter:
http://www.hawaiireporter.com/state-surveillance-drone-has-never-left-the-ground/123
5) Titanic Disaster Unlikely to Happen in this Age, Experts Say
Link to article article on CNET News:
OTHER
6) News from ERTICO
- ITS Interoperability Testing Events: A New Way to Make Business
http://www.ertico.com/its-interoperability-testing-events-a-new-way-to-make-business/
- Interview with Ramiro Quintero, FICOSA
http://www.ertico.com/interview-with-ramiro-quintero-ficosa/
- Inaugural Issue of The ERTICO eMagazine
http://us2.campaign-archive2.com/?u=f15b6ba26fe7837737124a612&id=f792b6b319&e=db383a35b9
ROADWAYS
7) South Dakota Lawmakers Reject Wineries Request to be Included with Essential Services on Directional Signs
Link to article in The Daily Republic:
http://www.mitchellrepublic.com/event/article/id/64353/group/homepage/
SAFETY / SECURITY
8) National Emergency Alert System Goes Live
Link to article in Government Technology:
http://www.govtech.com/public-safety/National-Emergency-Alert-System-Goes-Live.html
TELEMATICS
9) Faced with Endless Telematics Updates, Automakers Have Their Aha Moment
Link to article in The New York Times:
10) Telematics Key Component of Emergency Apps
Link to article on ZDNet Asia:
http://www.zdnetasia.com/telematics-key-component-of-emergency-apps-62304459.htm
TRANSIT
11) Honolulu to Host Smartphone 'Amazing Race' to Test New Bus Apps
Link to article on KHON-TV:
Link to further information: http://can-do.honolulu.gov/apps/16
TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT
12) Five Apps and Websites to Beat Traffic
Link to blog on The Huffington Post:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/lori-mccoy/apps-and-websites-to-beat-traffic_b_1391690.html
VEHICLES
13) Automakers Put Speed Bump in Front of Bill on Driverless Cars
Link to article in the Los Angeles Times:
14) Mercedes-Benz Will Soon be Able to Upgrade Your Car Remotely
Link to article on Jalopnik:
http://jalopnik.com/5900267/mercedes+benz-will-soon-be-able-to-upgrade-your-car-remotely
15) The 10 Biggest Tech Innovations of the New York Auto Show
Link to article in Wired:
http://www.wired.com/autopia/2012/04/10-biggest-tech-nyias/?pid=1861
16) Ford, Yahoo Reality Show to Tout Electric Focus
Link to Reuters article:
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/04/10/ford-yahoo-idUSL2E8FAD5A20120410
Link to news release: http://goo.gl/NQMFx
17) Ford is Ready for the Autonomous Car. Are Drivers?
Link to article on GigaOM:
http://gigaom.com/mobile/ford-is-ready-for-the-autonomous-car-are-drivers/
18) Nine Must-Download Apps for Drivers, Commuters and Buyers of High-Priced Gas
Link to article in Wired:
News Releases
1) Denton County Transportation Authority Launches Customer Communication Tool
2) Cubic Introduces Account-Based Open Payment Platform for Next Generation Contactless AFC Systems
3) Deutsche Bahn's Real-Time System for Passenger Travel Information Powered by Cinterion M2M Solution
4) TSA Chooses SITA for Queue Management System at Airports
Upcoming Events
Transportation Security Clearinghouse Workshop – May 22-23 – Alexandria, Virginia
http://events.aaae.org/sites/120504/index.cfm
Today in Transportation History
1952 **60th anniversary** Military forces from the Republic of China and the People's Republic of China began the Battle of Nanri Island.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Nanri_Island
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