[TCN] Monday, September 24, 2012

 

Transportation Communications Newsletter

 

Monday, September 24, 2012 – ISSN 1529-1057

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AVIATION

 

1) Expert: India Could Lease Satellite-Based Air Traffic System to Neighbors

Link to article in The Economic Times:

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics/nation/india-could-lease-satellite-based-system-to-neighbours-expert/articleshow/16514962.cms

 

2) 'Black Box' Expert Uncovers Airplane Crash Mysteries

Link to article in Government Executive:

http://www.govexec.com/excellence/promising-practices/2012/09/black-box-expert-uncovers-airplane-crash-mysteries/58289

 

ELECTRONIC TOLLING

 

3) I-PASS Transponders May Be Breaking Their Silence

Link to article in the Daily Herald:

http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20120921/news/709219935/

 

4) Illinois Tollway Procures New Toll Operations Services from Charities for the Blind, Mentally Ill, Disabled

Link to article on TOLLROADSnews:

http://www.tollroadsnews.com/node/6197

 

GPS / NAVIGATION

 

5) US Senator Calls for National GPS Standards Following Uptick in Trucks Hitting Bridges

Link to story on WINS and WCBS-AM Radio:

http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2012/09/24/sen-schumer-calls-for-national-gps-standards-following-uptick-in-trucks-hitting-bridges/

 

6) Delhi Autorickshaw Owners Tell Government GPS Installation Costs Unbearable

Link to Press Trust of India article:

http://www.business-standard.com/generalnews/news/gps-installation-cost-unbearable-say-auto-owners/60527/

 

MARITIME

 

7) New Maritime Surveillance System Improves Coastal Picture for Tanzania

Link to article in IHS Jane's:

http://www.janes.com/products/janes/defence-security-report.aspx?ID=1065971703&channel=defence

 

OTHER

 

8) ERTICO eMagazine – September 2012

Link to publication:

http://issuu.com/ertico/docs/emagazine_september_2012_lowres?mode=window&backgroundColor=%23222222

 

PEDESTRIANS

 

9) Minnesota Campaign Aims to Clear Way for Pedestrians

Link to article in the Duluth News Tribune:

http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/event/article/id/244294/

 

PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION

 

10) Two Determined Women Keep MADD's Message Front and Center

Link to article in the New Haven Register:

http://nhregister.com/articles/2012/09/21/life/doc505d1b25dba76423158958.txt

 

SAFETY / SECURITY

 

11) Maine Addresses Problematic Bangor Intersection with Radar Warning

Link to article in the Bangor Daily News:

http://bangordailynews.com/2012/09/23/news/bangor/state-addresses-problematic-bangor-intersection-with-radar-warning/

 

12) Digital Maps Assist Emergency Responders in Rural Virginia

Link to article in Government Technology:

http://www.govtech.com/geospatial/Digital-Maps-Assist-Emergency-Responders.html

 

TAXIS

 

13) Safe Taxi GPS Alarm App is a Panic Button for Taxi Passengers

Link to article on Chip Chick:

http://www.chipchick.com/2012/09/iphone-app-of-the-week-safe-taxi-gps-alarm-is-a-panic-button-for-taxi-passengers.html

 

TELEMATICS

 

14) Devices Map Your Driving Habits, Can Help Save Money on Insurance Premiums

Link to article from the Chicago Tribune:

http://www.menafn.com/menafn/95932269-95cd-424e-a205-e13ec2085d80/Devices-map-your-driving-habits-can-help-save-money-on-insurance-premiums?src=main

 

TRANSIT

 

15) Transit Updates from the National Rural ITS Conference

Link to article on The Transit Wire:

http://www.thetransitwire.com/2012/09/23/biloxi-news-more-transit-updates-from-nrits/

 

16) High-Tech Intercoms Being Installed in New York City Subways

Link to article in the Daily News:

http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/point-high-tech-intercoms-installed-new-york-city-subways-article-1.1166323

 

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

 

17) Indian Company Provides a 'Bird's Eye' View on Traffic

Link to article in Business Line:

http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/article3926769.ece?ref=wl_opinion

 

18) Nevada DOT Adds Travel Time Signs to I-80

Link to article in the Daily Sparks Tribune:

http://www.dailysparkstribune.com/view/full_story/20208989/article-Sign-of-the-Times

 

VEHICLES

 

19) What's New in Driverless Vehicles

Link to article in The Wall Street Journal:

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390444812704577607760645508888.html

 

20) Google Car Zooms Toward Legal Status

Link to article in The Bay Citizen:

http://www.baycitizen.org/transportation/story/google-car-zooms-toward-legal-status/

 

 

News Releases

1) Nissan North America Partners with SiriusXM for Telematics Services

2) Remote Diagnostics Springboard for Car OEMs to Full CRM Service Approach, Toyota and Ford Leading the Way

3) Colorado DOT Releases Free Smartphone Application to Improve Travel Experience

4) Operation Lifesaver Video Offers New Drivers Lifesaving Railroad Crossing Tips

 

 

Upcoming Events

Webinars: MAP-21 Implementation - All FHWA Partners and Stakeholders – September 26 & 27 http://www.nhi.fhwa.dot.gov/resources/webconference/web_conf_learner_reg.aspx?webconfid=25047 (September 26)

http://www.nhi.fhwa.dot.gov/resources/webconference/web_conf_learner_reg.aspx?webconfid=25066 (September 27)

 

 

Today in Transportation History    

1852 **160^th anniversary** The first steam-powered airship traveled nearly 17 miles in France.

http://www.thehistoryforum.com/airships/henri_giffard/

 

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