[TCN] Tuesday, May 1, 2012

 

Transportation Communications Newsletter

 

Tuesday, May 1, 2012 – ISSN 1529-1057

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Register Today for IBTTA's Organization Management Workshop: Market, Communication and Policy Trends in Tolling – June 17-19, 2012 in San Francisco, CA

 

IBTTA's Organization Management Workshop will offer a new focus this year on the trends in tolling and highlight best practices and innovations across a multitude of disciplines in the industry. Attendees can expect three exciting General Sessions, complimented by an External Affairs track focused on Research, Social Media and Community Outreach. We will also introduce a new track, "Trend Watch," that will delve into major trends in the toll industry in areas such as Transportation Finance, Human Resources, the Environment and Research and Studies. 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 75^th Anniversary exhibit at the Golden Gate Bridge. If you're responsible for the finance, HR, government affairs, community affairs, media and PR, marketing or administration in your organization, this meeting is for you! 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) Mobile Wake-Up Call for Airlines

Link to commentary on Tnooz:

http://www.tnooz.com/2012/05/01/mobile/mobile-wake-up-call-for-airlines

 

PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION

 

2) Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority Launches Rider Information Videos

Link to article in Metro:

http://www.metro-magazine.com/News/Story/2012/05/Fla-s-PSTA-launches-rider-information-videos.aspx

 

RAILROADS

 

3) Canadian National, Canadian Pacific Mark Rail Safety Week Canada

Link to article in Railway Track and Structures:

http://www.rtands.com/newsflash/cn-cp-mark-rail-safety-week-canada-5306.html

 

TELEMATICS

 

4) How to Monetize the Telematics Ecosystem

Link to article on Telematics Update:

http://analysis.telematicsupdate.com/infotainment/how-monetize-telematics-ecosystem

 

TRANSIT

 

5) Officials to Boost Detroit Bus Reliability with Tracking System, Increased Service

Link to article in The Detroit News:

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120501/METRO01/205010346/1409/metro/Officials-boost-Detroit-bus-reliability-tracking-system-increased-service

 

6) High-Tech Transit Emerging in the Minnesota Woods

Link to story on Minnesota Public Radio:

http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2012/05/01/ground-level-getting-there-efficiency/

 

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

 

7) Chicago Rolls Out NATO Summit Communications Center for Businesses

Link to article in the Chicago Tribune:

http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/breaking/chi-city-rolls-out-nato-summit-communications-center-20120501,0,4807654.story

 

8) How Do They Do That? Make Roads Smarter

Link to article in The Source:

http://thesource.metro.net/2012/05/01/how-do-they-do-that-make-roads-smarter

 

VEHICLES

 

9) Idaho Makes Electronic Proof of Insurance Official

Link to article in the Idaho Statesman:

http://www.idahostatesman.com/2012/05/01/2098253/idaho-makes-electronic-proof-of.html

 

 

News Releases

1) Global OEM Connected Car System Shipments to Exceed 39 Million by 2016

2) New Poll Reveals Travelers' Top Picks for Wi-Fi Service in Major US Airports

3) KMJ Consulting, Inc. Recognized on the Philadelphia Business Journal's Engineering Firms List as Top 100 MBE

 

 

Solicitation

 -  Pre-solicitation Notice – Technical Support and Tasks for the Saxton Transportation Operations Laboratory – Federal Highway Administration

https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=210a853475b90cab53fb124d4d8cbddd&tab=core&_cview=1

 

 

Upcoming Events

Connected Vehicle Test-Bed Development and Integration Workshop – June 1 – Buffalo, New York

http://www.connectedvehicleworkshop.com/ 

 

 

Today in Transportation History    

1912 **100^th anniversary** Otto Kretschmer, the most successful U-boat commander for the German Navy during World War II, was born in Prussia.

http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/obituary-admiral-otto-kretschmer-1173919.html

 

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