[TCN] Monday, July 2, 2012

 

Transportation Communications Newsletter

 

Monday, July 2, 2012 – ISSN 1529-1057

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Iteris, Inc. is seeking a Transportation Engineer to join our team in Troy, Michigan. This position will support the traffic engineering and ITS project efforts in the local Michigan office in addition to other areas in the Heartland Region. Responsibilities will include a range of traffic operations, planning and ITS planning and design projects. Qualifications required:  BSCE, with a focus in Transportation, 3+ years of solid technical experience in traffic engineering/operations, transportation planning, ITS planning/design and 2+ years of transportation software skills. Completion of EI Exam, EIT or PE desired. If you are interested in being part of a team dedicated to excellence while making a profound difference and impact in the transportation industry, join Iteris. We offer a casual working environment, flexible work schedule, competitive salary and an outstanding benefits package. For more information and to submit your application visit us at: http://www.iteris.com.

 

 

CARTOGRAPHY

 

1) The Future of the Map Isn't a Map at All – It's Information

Link to article in The Atlantic:

http://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2012/06/the-future-of-the-map-isnt-a-map-at-all-its-information/259252/#

 

2) Google's Futuristic Map Plan

Link to video on Reuters TV:

http://www.reuters.com/video/2012/06/29/reuters-tv-googles-futuristic-map-plan-tech-tonic?videoId=236277783

 

GPS / NAVIGATION

 

3) Emerging GPS Rival Uses Wi-Fi and TV Signals to Navigate

Link to article on ZDNet:

http://www.zdnet.com/emerging-gps-rival-uses-wi-fi-and-tv-signals-to-navigate-7000000129/

 

4) In Traffic? Next Time, Use an App

Link to article in The New York Times:

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/01/automobiles/in-traffic-next-time-use-an-app.html

 

OTHER

 

5) Researchers Seek Solutions for Transportation Issues

Link to article in the Democrat and Chronicle:

http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20120701/BUSINESS/307010004/Researchers-seek-solutions-transportation-issues

 

SAFETY / SECURITY

 

6) Bill Requiring Bus-Safety Grades Passes Congress

Link to AP article:

http://online.wsj.com/article/AP79ac3d921aad408eb8b54506da632784.html

 

TELEMATICS

 

7) QNX: 'Deliver Features that Truly Engage Consumers'

Link to interview on Telematics Update:

http://analysis.telematicsupdate.com/infotainment/qnx-deliver-features-truly-engage-consumers

 

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

 

8) Kentucky Speedway Avoids Repeat of 2011's Traffic Issues

Link to article in The Cincinnati Enquirer:

http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20120701/SPT0601/307010051/Kentucky-Speedway-Quaker

 

9) Freeing Traffic Through the Air Waves in Nigeria

Link to article in This Day:

http://www.thisdaylive.com/articles/freeing-traffic-through-the-air-waves/118975/

 

10) Getting Information During Truck Wreck Difficult for Some California Commuters

Link to article in the Santa Cruz Sentinel:

http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/localnews/ci_20974700/getting-information-during-mondays-truck-wreck-difficult-some

 

VEHICLES

 

11) Japan Eyes Driverless Cars by Early 2020s

Link to The Car Tech blog on CNET:

http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13746_7-57464359-48/japan-eyes-driverless-cars-by-early-2020s/

 

12) Some Day, Your Car Could Tell You to Take a Chill Pill

Link to article in Forbes:

http://www.forbes.com/sites/jimhenry/2012/06/30/some-day-your-car-could-tell-you-to-take-a-chill-pill

 

13) Drivers Want Backup Cameras, Blind Spot Alerts

Link to article in USA Today:

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/06/drivers-want-backup-cameras-blind-spot-warnings/1

Link to news release: http://goo.gl/4Hszs

 

 

News Releases

1) New Guideline Helps States Better Collect Crash Data – Broader Distracted Driving Definition Included

2) Michigan DOT Improves Mi Drive Site for Motorists

3) Iowa DOT Launches 511 Mobile App

4) New Mexico DOT Launches NMRoads Mobile Travel App

5) 'Real-Time' Traffic Message Boards Debut Along I-93 in Massachusetts

6) Gas Prices are Down But So is Traffic this Independence Day

7) Trailer Telematics Increasingly Being Perceived as a Catalyst for Fleet Optimization, Finds Frost & Sullivan

8) Tennessee Uses iPad Technology for Faster Driver License Renewals

9) Track Heritage Locomotives, Report Safety Issues on Upgraded Norfolk Southern App)

 

 

Upcoming Events

2012 International Transportation Research Information Access Workshop – September 12-13 – Washington, DC

http://www.trb.org/Main/Blurbs/166276.aspx

 

 

Today in Transportation History    

1912 **100^th anniversary** The airship Akron exploded and crashed near Atlantic City, New Jersey.  All five people aboard the aircraft died. 

http://www3.gendisasters.com/new-jersey/2796/atlantic-city,-nj-akron-airship-disaster,-jul-1912

 

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