[TCN] Thursday, June 21, 2012

 

Transportation Communications Newsletter

 

Thursday, June 21, 2012 – ISSN 1529-1057

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INRIX Webinar: Real-Time Traffic Data Quality Assurance Program, June 28

 

The Quality Assurance program will embed data validation in INRIX's data license contracts, with experienced independent validators using proven and well documented methods established and used by the I-95 Corridor Coalition over the past four years. Find out how a QA Program would be created and executed for your agency. Register now for the June 28, 1:30 - 3:00 pm EDT webinar.  

 

 

AVIATION

 

1) Report: FAA Test Questions Should be Public

Link to article on AVweb:

http://www.avweb.com/avwebflash/news/Report_FAATestQuestionsShouldBePublic_206852-1.html

 

2) India Airports Upgrade Traffic Control System

Link to IANS article:

http://gulfnews.com/news/world/india/india-airports-upgrades-traffic-control-system-1.1038444

 

3) Anheuser-Busch Files to Trademark 42 US Airport Codes

Link to story on Fox News:

http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2012/06/20/anheuser-busch-trademarks-42-us-airport-codes/

 

4) 'Active Collaboration' Key to Improving Door-to-Door Experience

Link to article on Future Travel Experience:

http://www.futuretravelexperience.com/2012/06/active-collaboration-key-to-improving-door-to-door-experience/

 

CAMERAS

 

5) City Audit Details Flaws in Seattle Police In-Car Video System, Recommends Fixes

Link to article in The Seattle Times:

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2018484869_dashcam21m.html

Link to report: http://www.seattle.gov/audit/docs/SPDICVFinalReport062012.pdf

 

CARTOGRAPHY

 

6) Demand Still High for West Virginia's Printed Maps

Link to article in the Charleston Daily Mail:

http://www.dailymail.com/News/201206170142

 

7) The Next Generation of Maps

Link to NPR's On Point:

http://onpoint.wbur.org/2012/06/21/maps

 

ELECTRONIC TOLLING

 

8) 3M to Expand Electronic Tolling Business with Purchase of Federal Signal Technologies Group

Link to article in The Journal of Commerce:

http://www.joc.com/technology/3m-acquire-fstech-expand-electronic-tolling

Link to news release: http://goo.gl/NOsjh

 

OTHER

 

9) Traffic Technology International – June/July 2012

Link to magazine:

http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/10ff2962

 

PARKING

 

10) Mobile Parking Service Pango Makes Official US Debut with New App, 'Smart Garage' in New York City

Link to article on TechCrunch:

http://techcrunch.com/2012/06/20/mobile-parking-service-pango-makes-official-u-s-debut-with-new-app-smart-garage-in-nyc/

 

PEDESTRIANS

 

11) Utah Legislators Decline to Outlaw 'Distracted Walking'

Link to article in The Salt Lake Tribune:

http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/news/54341539-78/uta-bill-data-distracted.html.csp

 

12) Smart Pavement Will Tell You the Weather, Offer Coupons

Link to article in Fast Company:

http://www.fastcoexist.com/1680034/smart-pavement-will-tell-you-the-weather-offer-coupons

 

RAILROADS

 

13) California High-Speed Rail Aiming to Take Its Message Viral

Link to article on Transportation Nation:

http://transportationnation.org/2012/06/21/california-high-speed-rail-wants-you-to-know/

 

SAFETY / SECURITY

 

14) GPS Study Show Drivers Will Slow Down, at a Cost

Link to story on NPR's Morning Edition:

http://www.npr.org/2012/06/21/155454615/gps-study-shows-drivers-will-slow-down-at-a-cost

 

15) Survey: Majority of Americans Unaware of Local Emergency Communications

Link to article on SecurityInfoWatch:

http://www.securityinfowatch.com/news/10732788/survey-majority-of-americans-unaware-of-local-emergency-communications

 

TELEMATICS

 

16) Bus Operator RATP London United Reports Improved Safety, Lower Fuel Costs on MiX Telematics Project

Link to article in Transport Engineer:

http://www.transportengineer.org.uk/article/43199/RATP-cuts-claims-and-fuel-costs-on-MiX-Telematics-project-.aspx

 

TRANSIT

 

17) Online Bus Tracker Attracts Modest Number of New Riders in Chicago

Link to article in Forbes:

http://www.forbes.com/sites/jeffmcmahon/2012/06/21/bus-tracker-attracts-new-riders/

 

18) Quest to Find Voice for Queensland's Gold Coast Light Rail

Link to article in the Gold Coast Bulletin:

http://www.goldcoast.com.au/article/2012/06/18/425455_gold-coast-lead-story.html

 

VEHICLES

 

19) Microsoft Adds Car Integration in Windows Phone 8

Link to article on CEoutlook:

http://www.ceoutlook.com/2012/06/21/microsoft-adds-car-integration-in-windows-phone-8/

 

 

News Releases

1) Mobile Apps Transform How Airlines Do Business

2) ERTICO - ITS Europe Hosts Annual General Assembly and Appoints New Chair of Supervisory Board

3) New York MTA Introduces New EZTravel App for Bridges and Tunnels

4) Alabama DOT Premiers New Road Conditions Web Page

5) New Texas DOT Online Application Provides Real-Time Travel Information

6) Winners Selected for National FAA Design Competition for Universities

7) Detroit Metro Airport to Launch Free Wireless Internet Option for Travelers

8) Interactive Transit Mapping and Analysis Solution

9) Boeing Announces Air Traffic Management Research Collaboration in Poland

10) SITA Lab Invites Airlines to Trial New API Platform

11) Munich Airport Offers New App for Air Travelers

12) China Airlines Launches New Mobile Services

13) WestJet Introduces Redesigned Self-Service Tools

14) Gatwick Airport Opens Online Gateway to South East England

15) Carson City's Transit Agency Uses RouteMatch Software's End-to-End ITS Solution to Deliver Integrated Paratransit, Fixed Route and Traveler Information Services

16) US DOT and Veterans Affairs Unveil Web Portal to Help Veterans Find Transportation Jobs

17) State of Colorado Wins Silver Communicator Award for 'Save Time, Renew Online' Campaign with Guy VROOM

 

 

Job Postings

 -  ITS Project Manager-Transportation/Traffic Engineer – Atkins North America – Richmond, Virginia

https://atkinsglobal.taleo.net/careersection/jobdetail.ftl?job=74480

 -  ITS Senior Traffic Design Engineer – Atkins North America – Tampa, Florida

https://atkinsglobal.taleo.net/careersection/jobdetail.ftl?job=68080

 -   Senior Tolls Analyst II – Atkins North America – Atlanta, Georgia

https://atkinsglobal.taleo.net/careersection/jobdetail.ftl?job=83920

 

 

Upcoming Events

Workshop: Information and Reservation Services for Safe and Secure Parking of Trucks and Commercial Vehicles – June 28 – Brussels

http://ec.europa.eu/transport/its/events/2012-06-28-workshop_en.htm

 

 

Today in Transportation History    

1942 **70^th anniversary** A Japanese submarine attacked Fort Stevens in Oregon during World War II. 

http://www.beachconnection.net/news/battruss061912_510.php

 

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