[TCN] Tuesday, August 28, 2012

 

Transportation Communications Newsletter

 

Tuesday, August 28, 2012 – ISSN 1529-1057

IBTTA 80^th Annual Meeting & Exhibition – It's Right Around the Corner!

 

In less than two weeks we will be celebrating IBTTA's 80^th Annual Meeting & Exhibition in Orlando, Florida!

The meeting will be held September 9-13, 2012 and it will be the year's largest gathering of industry

professionals. Delegates will learn about tolling solutions and experiences from industry experts in the

areas of technology, transportation policies, contemporary issues and innovative solutions to worldwide

mobility challenges. This year's hosts – Florida's Turnpike Enterprise, the Miami-Dade Expressway Authority

(MDX), the Tampa-Hillsborough Expressway Authority and the Orlando-Orange County Expressway Authority

 – are geared up to introduce the most innovative content and to join in on some fun, sponsored evening events. 

To learn more and get a glimpse of the program, visit www.IBTTA.org/orlando!

 

 

AVIATION

 

1) The Self-Service Airport

Link to article in The Wall Street Journal:

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390443545504577567501420272414.html

 

2) Harris Corporation Tapped for FAA NextGen Voice System

Link to article in Air Traffic Management:

http://www.airtrafficmanagement.net/2012/08/harris-tapped-for-faa-voice-system/

 

OTHER

 

3) Australian Government Seeks Expressions of Interest for 'Smart Transport' System

Link to article in FutureGov:

http://www.futuregov.asia/articles/2012/aug/28/aus-gov-seeks-eoi-smart-transport-system/

 

4) South Dakota DMV Posting Wait Times on Twitter

Link to story on KELO-TV:

http://www.keloland.com/newsdetail.cfm/dmv-posting-wait-times-on-twitter/?id=136382

 

5) Redwood City, California Police First in US to Offer Live Video Chat with Residents

Link to article on Redwood City Patch:

http://redwoodcity.patch.com/articles/police-dept-first-to-offer-live-video-chat-with-residents

 

ROADWAYS

 

6) Lagos Government Installs 15,000 Road Signs

Link to article in Punch:

http://www.punchng.com/news/lasg-installs-15-000-road-signs/

 

SAFETY

 

7) Police Crackdown Can Curb Texting While Driving, Teens Say

Link to article in USA Today:

http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/story/2012-08-23/teens-texting-driving-survey/57355458/1

 

8) 'Designated Texter' Push Gains Momentum

Link to article on Edmunds Inside Line:

http://www.insideline.com/car-news/designated-texter-push-gains-momentum.html

 

SPACE

 

9) Curiosity Transmits First Human Voice from Another Planet

Link to article in Florida Today:

http://www.floridatoday.com/VideoNetwork/1809047032001/Curiosity-returns-first-human-voice-from-another-planet

 

TRANSIT

 

10) Melbourne Metro Trains Brings Free Wi-Fi Trial Online

Link to article on iTnews:

http://www.itnews.com.au/News/313230,metro-trains-brings-free-wi-fi-trial-online.aspx

 

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

 

11) Facebook in Talks with Traffic Report App Company Waze

Link to article in Globes:

http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000780242

 

12) Garmin Bets on DAB for Real-Time Traffic in Europe

Link to article in GPS Business News:

http://www.gpsbusinessnews.com/Garmin-Bets-on-DAB-for-Real-Time-Traffic-in-Europe_a3809.html

(link may expire soon)

 

VEHICLES

 

13) Toyota Tsusho Unveils Real-Time Traffic Data for Thailand

Link to article in the Bangkok Post:

http://www.bangkokpost.com/business/marketing/309817/toyota-tsusho-unveils-real-time-traffic-data

 

14) Apple Battles with Android-Centric MirrorLink for Control of Connected Car

Link to blog on ZDNet:

http://www.zdnet.com/apple-battles-with-android-centric-mirrorlink-for-control-of-connected-car-7000003106/

 

15) Mercedes-Benz Launches Campaign for Mbrace 2

Link to article in Marketing Daily:

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/181621/mercedes-benz-launches-campaign-for-mbrace2.html

 

 

News Releases

1) Towers Watson, Hughes Telematics Form Alliance to Offer Data Services for Usage-Based Auto Insurance

2) Inrix Traffic Analysis Shows Most Labor Day Weekend Travelers Leave Friday Afternoon

3) National Highway Traffic Safety Awards Presented in Baltimore

4) Agero Vehicle Connectivity Innovation Featured in HondaLink EV for 2013 Honda Fit EV

 

 

Upcoming Events

13^th International Conference on Mobility and Transport for Elderly and Disabled Persons – September 17-21 – New Delhi

http://www.transed2012.in/

 

 

Today in Transportation History    

1912 **100^th anniversary** The Brusilov Expedition left on an ill-fated journey to find a northern route from the Atlantic to the Pacific oceans.

http://rt.com/news/prime-time/russian-captain-disappearance-clue/?fullstory

 

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