[TCN] Thursday, November 15, 2012

 

Transportation Communications Newsletter

 

Thursday, November 15, 2012 – ISSN 1529-1057

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November TCN Fundraiser

 

It's time for my second TCN fundraiser of 2012.  Each May and November I ask for your support for the Transportation Communications Newsletter.  That support can come in several ways, including monetary donations, the purchase of ads and voice services and simply letting others know about the TCN.  The TCN has been around since 1998 and just last month I started a new service that I hope to grow called "Transportation Radio."  TR allows me to do reporting on transportation news stories in a long-form audio format.  Your financial support will allow this service to grow.  The reports have not only appeared in the TCN but in other transportation newsletters I produce.  I welcome your ideas and support.  Please see below on how to contact me and how to make a contribution.

 

 

AVIATION

 

1) United Airlines Computers Up and Running Again After Causing Delays

Link to article in USA Today:

http://www.usatoday.com/story/todayinthesky/2012/11/15/united-computer-outage/1706739/

 

2) Travelers at Denver International Airport to Receive Free Global Calling Service

Link to article on eTN:

http://www.eturbonews.com/32273/travelers-denver-international-airport-receive-free-global-calli

 

3) Australian Researchers Look at Improving Navigation Through Airports

Link to story on 612 ABC Brisbane Radio:

http://blogs.abc.net.au/queensland/2012/11/navigating-through-airports.html

 

4) Tranquil 'Nature Tent' Allows Passengers to Escape from Stress at Helsinki Airport

Link to article in Airport World:

http://analysis.telematicsupdate.com/fleet-and-asset-management/qa-smartphones-gateway-fleet-telematics

 

5) Articles from Airport Industry Review

 -  How the Single European Sky Concept Will Improve Air Traffic Management

http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/e011b56b#/e011b56b/7

 -  Swedish Trial of Performance-Based Flight Path Technology

http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/e011b56b#/e011b56b/10

 -  Intelligent Airports – Could Tomorrow's Airport Systems Predict Passenger Flow?

http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/e011b56b#/e011b56b/18

 

CARTOGRAPHY

 

6) Riding Along with Nokia Maps and the True Mapping Car

Link to photo review on CNET:

http://reviews.cnet.com/2300-3430_7-10014554-7.html

 

GPS / NAVIGATION

 

7) GPS Confusion Makes Local Maryland Neighborhood a Truck Stop

Link to article in the Towson Times:

http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/baltimore-county/towson/ph-tt-idlewylde-traffic-relief-1114-20121112,0,2561720.story

 

MARITIME

 

8) Port of Port Townsend, Washington Moves to iPads

Link to article in the Peninsula Daily News:

http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/article/20121114/NEWS/311149993/port-of-port-townsend-moves-to-ipads

 

TELEMATICS

 

9) OnStar Launches Traffic-Avoidance Service in China

Link to blog on GM Authority:

http://gmauthority.com/blog/2012/11/onstar-launches-traffic-avoidance-service-in-china/

 

10) Smartphones as the Gateway to Fleet Telematics

Link to article on Telematics Update:

http://analysis.telematicsupdate.com/fleet-and-asset-management/qa-smartphones-gateway-fleet-telematics

 

TRANSIT

 

11) Boston T Says Smartphone Ticket App is a Hit with Commuter Rail Riders

Link to article in The Boston Globe:

http://www.boston.com/metrodesk/2012/11/14/says-smartphone-ticket-app-hit-with-commuter-rail-riders/sziqvIkSzzbS7ussM9iRFI/story.html

 

VEHICLES

 

12) Bicycles, Motorcycles to Join Thousands of Talking Cars Operating in Ann Arbor, Michigan

Link to article on Ann Arbor.com:
http://www.annarbor.com/news/thousands-of-talking-cars-operating-throughout-northeast-ann-arbor-soon-to-be-joined-by-bicycles-and/

 

 

 

News Releases

1) Port Authority of New York & New Jersey Board Authorizes Replacement, Upgrade of Smart Sign System at George Washington Bridge

2) Descartes Systems Group Acquires Exentra Transport Solutions

3) TomTom Launches Location-Based Services Platform for Rapid Application Development

 

 

TCN Donations

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Bernie Wagenblast

1 Aberdeen Court

Cranford, NJ USA  07016-2911

You may also donate online with a credit card via PayPal at:

https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=10069680

 

 

Job Postings

 -  Transportation Specialist (FHWA Freight Performance Measures Program) – Federal Highway Administration – Washington, DC

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/331167000

 

 

Upcoming Events

Automotive News World Congress – January 15-17 – Detroit

http://www.autonews.com/Assets/html/world_congress/

 

 

Today in Transportation History    

1942 **70^th anniversary** The Heinkel He 219, a German fighter plane, made its first flight.

http://www.wingsontheweb.com/vhangar/he219/tour.html

 

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