[TCN] Friday, October 26, 2012

 

Transportation Communications Newsletter

 

Friday, October 26, 2012 – ISSN 1529-1057

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Following ITS World Congress, GEWI to Present on Connected Vehicles at Transpo 2012

 

Delegates from more than 20 countries visited GEWI at ITS World Congress to see the latest developments in TIC.  New features include TIC's ability to distribute information to connected graphical VMS signs and TIC for the iPad  which is used for Mobile Traffic Data Entry.  Transpo 2012 will be held in Bonita Springs, Florida from October 28 – October 31 and during the conference GEWI will present a paper on the safety benefits of Connected Vehicles.  If you are unable to attend Transpo 2012, then visit GEWI at www.gewi.com to view GEWI's products, to learn about  GEWI history, to meet some of GEWI's people and view TIC product videos which powerfully demonstrate how in over 125 projects worldwide, TIC CONNECTS Systems – Vehicles – Travelers.

 

 

CARTOGRAPHY

 

1) Mapping Mobility: The Importance of Information in Transportation

Link to article on TheCityFix:

http://thecityfix.com/blog/mapping-mobility-the-importance-of-information-in-transportation/

 

OTHER

 

2) ITS Australia Signs MOU with Czech Republic Association of Transport Telematics

Link to article in ITS International:

http://www.itsinternational.com/sections/associations/news/its-australia-signs-mou-with-czech-republic-association-of-transport-telematics/

 

ROADWAYS

 

3) South Dakota Businesses Mistakenly Get Tourism Signs

Link to article in the American News:

http://www.aberdeennews.com/news/aan-1a.10-26-12.p1a.mrcr-tourism-20121026,0,4378091.story

 

4) New Online Training: Safe and Effective Use of Law Enforcement Personnel in Work Zones

Link to further information from the National Highway Institute:

http://www.nhi.fhwa.dot.gov/training/course_detail.aspx?num=FHWA-NHI-133119&cat=&key=133119&num=&loc=&sta=%25&typ=&ava=&str=&end=&tit=&lev=&drl

 

SAFETY / SECURITY

 

5) I-35 Construction-Zone Fatalities Near Waco Spur Texas DOT to Reconsider Safety Measures

Link to article in the Waco Tribune-Herald:

http://www.wacotrib.com/news/175907551.html

 

6) ACLU Sues US Government Over Restrictions on Taking Photos and Video at Border Crossings

Link to AP article:

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/10/25/aclu-sues-us-government-over-restrictions-on-taking-photos-and-video-at-border/

 

7) Hurricane Sandy: How Government Uses Social Media for Disaster Response

Link to article in Governing:

http://www.govexec.com/excellence/promising-practices/2012/10/hurricane-sandy-four-ways-government-uses-social-media-disaster-response/59052

 

8) US Department of Homeland Security Deploys Data-Rich Emergency Maps

Link to article in Government Technology:

http://www.govtech.com/Emergency-Maps-Now-Thats-Rich.html

 

TRAFFIC INCIDENT MANAGEMENT

 

9) Project to Ease Traffic on I-80 in California Unveiled

Link to article in the Contra Costa Times:

http://www.contracostatimes.com/chris-treadway/ci_21853554/project-ease-traffic-interstate-80-unveiled

 

TRANSIT

 

10) UConnect to Launch Smart Connectivity for Public Transport in Europe

Link to article on Telecompaper:

http://www.telecompaper.com/news/uconnect-to-launch-smart-connectivity-for-public-transport

 

 

News Releases

1) Transportation Safety Leader Cathy Gillen Joins North American Safe Driving Summit Advisory Board

2) New European Project to Support Open Systems for Urban ITS

3) Neelie Kroes Presides Over the iMobility Awards 2012 at the 19th ITS World Congress

 

 

Solicitation

 -  Halloween on Transit Photo Contest – Mobility Lab

http://mobilitylab.org/2012/10/26/halloween-makes-transit-more-fun/

 

 

Upcoming Events

Webinar: Unrealistic or Not, Here They Come: Communication is the First Step in Meeting Customer Expectations - October 30

http://www.ibtta.org/Events/contentfull.cfm?ItemNumber=6316&RDtoken=42032&userID

 

 

Friday Bonus  

When traveling be sure to check the signs; they can provide some comic relief.

http://www.travelandleisure.com/articles/worlds-funniest-signs/1

 

 

Today in Transportation History    

1942 **70^th anniversary** The aircraft carrier USS Hornet was heavily damaged, and sunk the next day, during the Battle of Santa Cruz.

http://youtu.be/SshkDkjQ28c

 

1992 **20^th anniversary** Metrolink began commuter rail service in Southern California.

http://www.metrolinktrains.com

 

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