[TCN] Monday, December 8, 2008

 

Transportation Communications Newsletter

 

 

Monday, December 8, 2008 -- ISSN 1529-1057

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AVIATION

 

1) EU Begins Developing New Air Traffic System

Link to AP story:

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gPBrgd9UpzY_jk909T7vDRzuStmwD94UJVV81

Link to news release from the European Commission:

http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=IP/08/1906&format=HTML&aged=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=en

Link to memo from the European Commission:

http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=MEMO/08/772&format=HTML&aged=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=en

 

2) Media: Probe of 2006 Brazil Plane Crash Points to Transponder

Link to AP story:

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hJZXD5j6vbSQ5qVmWe24cEe8gdzQD94TB8U81

 

3) The Power of Enterprise GIS

Link to story in Airport Business:

http://www.airportbusiness.com/print/Airport-Business-Magazine/The-Power-of-Enterprise-GIS/1$24016

 

4) In-Flight Psychology: Entertainment and the 'Illusion of Control'

Link to column in The Wall Street Journal:

http://blogs.wsj.com/middleseat/2008/12/08/in-flight-psychology-entertainment-and-the-illusion-of-control

 

GPS / NAVIGATION

 

5) GPS May Support Speeding Ticket

Link to story in The Press Democrat:

http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20081206/NEWS/812060371/1016/SPORTS0401?Title=GPS_may_support_speeding_ticket

 

MARITIME

 

6) A Small Device Could Have Averted Mumbai Attack

Low-cost alarm system on fishing boats could have alerted authorities.

Link to story in The Economic Times:

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/A_small_device_could_have_averted_Mumbai_attack/articleshow/3803613.cms 

 

OTHER

 

7) Presentations from Polis (European Cities and Regions Networking for Innovative Transport Solutions) Conference Online

Link to presentations:

http://www.polis-online.org/index.php?id=359

Link to first edition of NICHES+ newsletter:

http://niches-transport.euregio.net/fileadmin/NICHESplus/newsletters/NICHES__D6.3__newsletter_issue01_1108.pdf

 

ROADWAYS

 

8) New Publications from US DOT

-  Value Pricing Pilot Program: Lessons Learned

http://ops.fhwa.dot.gov/resources/news/news_detail.asp?ID=485

 -  Lessons Learned from International Experience in Congestion Pricing

http://ops.fhwa.dot.gov/resources/news/news_detail.asp?ID=486

 

SAFETY / SECURITY

 

9) Group Sues US Government to Release Info on Phone Use in Traffic Deaths

Link to story in The Examiner:

http://www.baltimoreexaminer.com/local/120808dclawsuit.html

 

10) International Trusted Traveler Program Ramps Up in US

Link to story on SecureIDNews:

http://www.secureidnews.com/2008/12/08/international-trusted-traveler-program-ramps-up

 

11) Adoption of Multiband Radio Technology Advocated to Improve and Enhance First Responder Communications

Link to story in Government Technology:

http://www.govtech.com/gt/articles/568823

 

TRANSIT

 

12) Scotland Transport Bosses in High-Tech Transit Ticket Study

Link to story in the Evening Express:

http://www.eveningexpress.co.uk/Article.aspx/974377 

 

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

 

13) Spokane Commute Information Available Online

Link to story in The Spokesman-Review:

http://www.spokesmanreview.com/breaking/story.asp?ID=18107

Link to Spokane's Regional Transportation Management Center:  http://www.srtmc.org

 

14) Makeover for Dutch Weather Channel

Channel being rebranded Weer & Verkeer (weather and traffic) with addition of traffic information.

Link to story in Broadband TV News:

http://www.broadbandtvnews.com/?p=11723

Link to Weer & Verkeer site:  http://www.weerenverkeer.nl  (in Dutch)

 

VEHICLES

 

15) US Justice Department Issues RFI for National Vehicle Title System

Link to story in Washington Technology:

http://www.washingtontechnology.com/online/1_1/34073-1.html

Link to Request for Information:

https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=0e8a5b3524b91990ce12ef00f9c85da8&tab=core&_cview=0&cck=1&au=&ck=

 

16) A High-Tech Alert System for Motorcycles

Link to story in The New York Times:

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/07/automobiles/07HANDLE.html

Link to additional information from Honda:

http://world.honda.com/news/2008/2081022Life-Saving-Motorcycle-Technology/

Link to additional information on the Car 2 Car Communication Consortium:

http://www.car-to-car.org/

 

 

News Releases

1 In-Car Green Technologies: Chassis and Telematics Systems Compete with Advanced Engine Technologies to Reduce CO2 Emissions

 

 

Upcoming Events

ANDINATRAFFIC 2008 – February 23-24 – Bogotá, Columbia

http://www.andinatraffic.com  (in Spanish)

 

 

Today in Transportation History

1908 **100^th anniversary** - John A. Volpe, the first administrator of the Federal Highway Administration and second US Secretary of Transportation, was born.

http://www.volpe.dot.gov/about/volpe.html

 

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[TCN] Friday, December 5, 2008

 

Transportation Communications Newsletter

 

 

Friday, December 5, 2008 -- ISSN 1529-1057

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IBTTA to Offer Live Webcast of the 2008 Transportation Finance Summit, December 8-9, 2008 in Washington, DC 

 

Hear industry experts discuss solutions to the huge challenge of funding, maintaining, and operating surface transportation infrastructure in a stressed global environment. LIVE WEBCAST: during this meeting, IBTTA will be broadcasting an interactive simulcast webinar. If you are unable to join the Summit in person, be a virtual participant! Featured presenters include: Mary Peters, Secretary of Transportation, U.S. Department of Transportation; and Richard Gephardt, President & CEO, Gephardt Group and Former Majority Leader, U.S. House of Representatives. Visit IBTTA's website to download the program, and register for the webcast or register to attend in person. Reserve your seat today! 

 

 

AVIATION

 

1) Three Airlines Drop Self-Reporting Safety Program

Link to story in USA Today:

http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2008-12-04-airsafety_N.htm

 

2) Continental Installs Video on Demand in 757 Fleet

Link to AP story:

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Continental-installs-video-on-apf-13757523.html

 

CAMERAS

 

3) Two Plan Arizona Initiative to Ban Tickets by Speed Cameras

Link to story in The Arizona Republic:

http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/local/articles/2008/12/05/20081205cameraschallenge1205.html

 

ELECTRONIC TOLLING

 

4) Florida Toll Authorities Adding Points to Licenses Retroactively

Link to story on WFTV-TV:

http://www.wftv.com/news/18213970/detail.html

 

5) Electronic Toll Collection in India

Link to story in Express Computer:

http://www.expresscomputeronline.com/20081208/technology01.shtml

 

OTHER

 

6) NOAA, NASA Upgrade Weather Satellites

Link to story in Government Computer News:

http://www.gcn.com/online/vol1_no1/47687-1.html

 

RAILROADS

 

7) Railroad Wires Get a European Checkup

Link to story in The Advocate:

http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/localnews/ci_11144423

 

ROADWAYS

 

8) Maintaining Signs Keeps North Dakota, County Workers Busy

Link to story in the Minot Daily News:

http://www.minotdailynews.com/page/content.detail/id/521697.html

 

SAFETY / SECURITY

 

9) More Problems for Major Post-9/11 Security Program

Link to AP story:

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jIamqyZEQR62GMgBUJInyZALOKKwD94S40Q00

 

10) Driving While Using a Cell Phone Shown to Quadruple Crash Risk

Study says it doesn't matter if a hands-free device is used.

Link to story in The Baltimore Sun:

http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/nation/bal-te.cell05dec05,0,6790417.story

Link to report from AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety:

http://www.aaafoundation.org/pdf/CellPhonesandDrivingReport.pdf

 

11) Priests Join Efforts to Improve Road Safety in Russia

Link to RIA Novosti story:

http://www.mnweekly.ru/national/20081205/55359975.html

 

12) Vermont State Police Test Amber Alert System, Find Some Problems

Link to story on WFFF-TV:

http://www.fox44.net/Global/story.asp?S=9461242

 

TRANSIT

 

13) Company Puts Ads on the Move

Link to story in The Advocate:

http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/ci_11144425

 

VEHICLES

 

14) Safety Trends in Automotive Electronics

Link to story on evertiq:

http://www.evertiq.com/news/read.do?news=12948

 

15) Smile, Wink, Frown: Cool, but How Does It Say 'Back Off'?

Car Window Emoticon can be used to send a message to drivers behind you.

Link to column in The Oregonian:

http://blog.oregonlive.com/commuting/2008/12/smile_wink_frown_cool_but_how.html

 

 

Upcoming Events

New York National Boat Show – December 13-21 – New York City

http://www.nyboatshow.com

 

 

Friday Bonus

I thought the drop in fuel prices might bring some relief, but one airline has expanded the fees they charge.

http://www.theonion.com/content/news/american_airlines_now_charging

 

 

Today in Transportation History

1958 **50^th anniversary** - The Preston Bypass, the UK's first motorway, opened.

http://www.cbrd.co.uk/histories/openingbooklets/pdf/prestonbypass.pdf

 

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[TCN] Thursday, December 4, 2008

 

Transportation Communications Newsletter

 

 

Thursday, December 4, 2008 -- ISSN 1529-1057

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IBTTA to Offer Live Webcast of the 2008 Transportation Finance Summit, December 8-9, 2008 in Washington, DC 

 

Hear industry experts discuss solutions to the huge challenge of funding, maintaining, and operating surface transportation infrastructure in a stressed global environment. LIVE WEBCAST: during this meeting, IBTTA will be broadcasting an interactive simulcast webinar. If you are unable to join the Summit in person, be a virtual participant! Featured presenters include: Mary Peters, Secretary of Transportation, U.S. Department of Transportation; and Richard Gephardt, President & CEO, Gephardt Group and Former Majority Leader, U.S. House of Representatives. Visit IBTTA's website to download the program, and register for the webcast or register to attend in person. Reserve your seat today! 

 

 

AVIATION

 

1) Boarding Helps You Find Other Stranded Passengers

Link to CNET News story:

http://news.cnet.com/8301-17939_109-10112491-2.html

Link to Boarding Project:  http://www.blogitexpress.com/boarding.to

 

2) Malcolm Gladwell on Culture, Cockpit Communication and Plane Crashes

Link to blog from The Wall Street Journal:

http://blogs.wsj.com/middleseat/2008/12/04/malcolm-gladwell-on-culture-cockpit-communication-and-plane-crashes/

 

CAMERAS

 

3) Dallas Judge's Ruling Calls Texas Red Light Camera Fines Into Question

Link to story in The Dallas Morning News:

http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/news/localnews/crime/stories/120308dnmetredlight.28d4d43d.html

 

ELECTRONIC TOLLING

 

4) Crescent City Connection Audit Recommends Dumping Toll Booths for Electronic Tags

Link to story in The Times-Picayune:

http://www.nola.com/news/index.ssf/2008/12/crescent_city_connection_audit.html

 

RAILROADS

 

5) Federal Officials May Sign Off on New Metrolink Safety System

Link to story in The Press-Enterprise:

http://www.pe.com/localnews/inland/stories/PE_News_Local_S_train03.45ea2bb.html

 

SAFETY / SECURITY

 

6) Copper Thieves Threaten US Infrastructure, FBI Says

Link to story in Wired:

http://blog.wired.com/27bstroke6/2008/12/copper-thieves.html

Link to FBI report:

http://www.fbi.gov/hq/majorthefts/coppertheft_120308b.htm

 

TELEMATICS

 

7) eCall is Possible – Nearly Free of Charge – Continental Presents New eCall Business Models

Link to story on The Auto Channel:

http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2008/12/03/277947.html  

 

TRANSIT

 

8) Will the Los Angeles MTA Get On Board with Google Transit? Maybe, Officials Say

Link to story in the Los Angeles Times:

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2008/12/view-larger-map.html

 

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

 

9) Michigan DOT Explores High-Tech Ways of Tracking Congestion

Link to story in the Detroit Free Press:

http://www.freep.com/article/20081204/NEWS10/81204026

 

10) Tips on How Skiers Can Beat Traffic Snarls on Colorado's I-70

Link to story in the Rocky Mountain News:

http://www.rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/dec/03/cdot-offers-skiers-i-70-little-online-help/

 

VEHICLES

 

11) Big 3's Woes Hurting Car Stereo and Navigation Suppliers

Link to story from Aftermarket Business:

http://aftermarketbusiness.search-autoparts.com/aftermarketbusiness/Distribution/Big-3rsquos-woes-hurting-car-stereo-and-navigation/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/569384?ref=25

 

 

News Releases

1) TomTom Announces Online Route Planner

2) FAA Breaks Ground for New Air Traffic Control System Command Center

3) European Commission Proposes New Rights for Bus and Maritime Passengers

4) Washington Metro Unveils New Web Site

 

 

Job Postings

-  GIS Planner/Analyst II/III – Metropolitan Transportation Commission – Oakland, California

http://www.transittalent.com/Job_Listing.cfm?JobID=5720

 -  Senior Program Director – AECOM – Oakland, California

http://www.transittalent.com/Job_Listing.cfm?JobID=5703

 -  School of Engineering Junior Faculty Position in Transportation – Massachusetts Institute of Technology – Cambridge, Massachusetts

https://school-of-engineering-faculty-search.mit.edu/soe-transportation.adp

 

 

Upcoming Events

Webinar: Mobile Technology for Public Works Use – March 12

http://www.apwa.net/Events/eventdetail.asp?ID=5153

 

 

Today in Transportation History

1918 **90^th anniversary** - US President Woodrow Wilson sails for France on the USS George Washington, becoming the first president to travel to Europe while in office.

http://www.history.navy.mil/photos/sh-usn/usnsh-g/id3018.htm

 

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