Transportation Communications Newsletter
Monday, June 18, 2012 – ISSN 1529-1057
AVIATION
1) Ottawa Airport Wired with Microphones as Canadian Border Services Prepares to Record Travelers' Conversations
Link to article in the Ottawa Citizen:
2) US, Italian Companies Team on Air Traffic Management System for Europe
Link to story from UPI:
3) Digital Signage, Self-Service Streamline New Terminal at Las Vegas Airport
Link to article and video on DigitalSignageToday.com:
4) FAA Concerned External Digital Sources Could Connect with Gulfstream G280's Flight Control Systems
Link to article in Government Security News:
http://www.gsnmagazine.com/node/26574?c=airport_aviation_security
5) Effective Customer Service in Tight Budget Times
Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport recognizes outstanding customer service and uses technology to deliver it.
Link to article in Airport:
http://www.airportmagazine-digital.com/airportmagazine/20120405#pg18
6) Airports New Passenger Focus Could Sideline Agents
Link to article on Travel Market Report:
http://www.travelmarketreport.com/business?articleID=7333&LP=1
7) Wearable Gadgets Upset FAA Curbs on Devices
Link to blog in The New York Times:
http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/06/17/disruptions-wearable-gadgets-upset-f-a-a-curbs-on-devices/
GPS / NAVIGATION
8) Navteq to Use Landmarks in Providing GPS Directions
Link to column in The Record:
http://www.northjersey.com/news/159334895_Landmark_change__for_GPS_directions.html?page=all
MARITIME
9) Wireless Network Set for Pittsburgh Rivers
Link to article in the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review:
RAILROADS
10) Vision System Tracks Trouble with Trains
Link to article in Vision Systems Design:
TRANSIT
11) Detroit Bus System Uses Tracking System for Smoother Operations
Link to article in The Detroit News:
12) Survey Says Chicago-Area Commuters are Satisfied with Current Fare Card System
Link to article in the Chicago Tribune:
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/ct-met-universal-fare-card-20120617,0,2170783.story
13) Public Transport Victoria Responds to App Outrage by Rebranding Classic Meltink App
Link to article in the Melbourne Times Weekly:
14) Cameras to Watch Seoul Subway Passengers
Link to article in The Korea Times:
http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2012/06/116_113238.html
15) Sacramento Buses Flash Their Location Via the Web
Link to article in The Sacramento Bee:
http://www.sacbee.com/2012/06/17/4567924/sacramento-buses-flash-their-location.html
16) Seetra.in App Tracks New York City Subways in Real-Time
Link to article in Fast Company:
http://www.fastcompany.com/1840240/new-app-seetrain-tracks-nyc-subways-in-real-time
TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT
17) Columbus, Ohio Looks to Modernize Traffic Control Capability with New Center
Link to article in the Ledger-Enquirer:
http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/2012/06/16/2087935/city-looks-to-modernize-traffic.html
18) Shanghai to Extend Traffic Index to TV, Radio
Link to article in the Global Times:
http://www.globaltimes.cn/content/715730.shtml
19) Drivers Generate Content for CTV Mobile Traffic Apps
Link to article in Mediacaster:
20) Indian Cops Handle Traffic with Smart Tools
Link to article in The Times of India:
VEHICLES
21) Apple Vs. Microsoft – Battle for Your Car
Link to article in Field Technologies:
http://www.fieldtechnologies.com/apple-vs-microsoft-battle-ground-is-your-vehicle/
22) Automakers Race to Embrace the Wired Car
Link to story on CNBC:
http://www.cnbc.com/id/47860178
News Releases
2) Weigh Station Innovations in Washington State Saving Truckers Time
3) Airbus and Air Canada Make North America's First 'Perfect Flight'
4) Real-Time Next Bus and Train Information Introduced by Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority
5) Carnegie Mellon Spinoff Tiramisu Transit Receives Funding to Commercialize Transit App
Upcoming Events
Webinar: Capital Bikeshare – June 21
https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/373085070
Today in Transportation History
1767 **245th anniversary** English sea captain Samuel Wallis made what is considered the first sighting of Tahiti by a European.
1912 **100th anniversary** The French dirigible, Conte reached a record altitude of 9,925 feet.
http://query.nytimes.com/mem/archive-free/pdf?res=F20A16F6345517738DDDA00994DE405B828DF1D3
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