[TCN] Tuesday, August 11, 2009

 

Transportation Communications Newsletter

 

 

Tuesday, August 11, 2009 – ISSN 1529-1057

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Register Now for IBTTA's 77th Annual Meeting & Exhibition, September 13-16, 2009 in Chicago, Illinois!

 

IBTTA's 77th Annual Meeting & Exhibition is the most significant gathering of toll industry professionals in the world. Attend this meeting and interact with the most influential experts and decision makers from around the globe and discuss ideas and solutions about transportation financing strategies, the future of tolling and paying for mobility, AET and Interoperability, new ideas for the new economy and sustainable transportation. Featured speakers include Stuart Varney, Business and Financial Journalist and Mark Shields, Syndicated Columnist and Political Analyst. Register by August 14 and receive a $100 discount off your registration fee. This meeting is hosted by the Illinois Tollway and will be held at the Hyatt Regency. For information on registration, hotel reservations, exhibiting or sponsorship, visit IBTTA's website at www.ibtta.org  Register today and get ready for the Transformation of Transportation!

 

AVIATION

 

1) NTSB Head Says FAA Failed to Act on 'Scores of Recommendations' on Shared Air Space

Link to story in the Daily News:

http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2009/08/11/2009-08-11_ntsb_head_debbie_hersman_says_faa_failed_to_act_on_scores_of_recommendations_on_.html

 

2) US DOT Fines 3 Carriers for Disclosure Violations

Link to AP story:

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/DOT-fines-3-carriers-for-apf-4135979793.html?x=0&.v=2

 

3) GE Aerospace, FAA, to Study How to Integrate UAVs in US National Air Space

Link to story in Military and Aerospace Electronics:

http://mae.pennnet.com/display_article/367574/32/ARTCL/none/EXECW/1/GE-Aerospace,-FAA,-to-study-how-to-integrate-UAVs-into-US-national-air-space/

 

4) New Web Site Enhancements Announced for FAA.gov

Link to story on The Aero-News Network:

http://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?ContentBlockID=f20f12f5-6fcc-443e-9a4c-9de8d6cb9839

 

GPS / NAVIGATION

 

5) GPS Sats are Going to be Going, Going, Gone – IIR-M Final Flight

Link story on Satnews:

http://www.satnews.com/cgi-bin/story.cgi?number=993967749

 

MARITIME

 

6) Mixed Messages Spark Port of Brisbane Emergency

Link to story in the Brisbane Times:

http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/mixed-messages-spark-port-of-brisbane-emergency-20090811-egcd.html

 

OTHER

 

7) South Africa Weather Service to Make Information Available Through Cell Phones

Link to story on ITWeb:

http://www.itweb.co.za/sections/telecoms/2009/0908111036.asp?A=TEL&S=Telecoms&T=News&O=ST

 

ROADWAYS

 

8) Traffic Signs Have Same Message, Different Look

Sign warns of multiple hazards.

Link to story in The Wenatchee World:

http://wenatcheeworld.com/article/20090811/NEWS04/708119972/-1/SPORTS?Traffic-signs-have-same-message--different-look

 

SAFETY / SECURITY

 

9) :-( help! Asap: Iowans Put 911 Texting to Test

Link to story in USA Today:

http://www.usatoday.com/tech/wireless/2009-08-10-911text_N.htm

 

10) $42 Million More for Airport Explosives Detection

Link to story in Government Security News:

http://www.gsnmagazine.com/cms/features/news-analysis/2485.html

 

11) Hacker with Asperger's Sentenced to 55 Months for Trucking Scheme

Link to story in Wired:

http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/2009/08/truckers/

 

TELEMATICS

 

12) Road Testing the Latest Telematics Services from Ford and Lexus

Link to story in Edmunds Daily:

http://blogs.edmunds.com/strategies/2009/08/tech-tuesdays-road-testing-the-latest-telematics-services-from-ford-and-lexus.html

 

TRANSIT

 

13) Miracle on 34^th Street: Knowing Bus Arrival Times

Link to story in The New York Times:

http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/08/11/miracle-on-34t h-street-your-bus-arrival-time/

 

14) Phone that Recognizes Tube Stops

Link to BBC News story and video:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/8194222.stm

 

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

 

15) Twitter Sued Over Emergency Tweets

Company claims patent infringement.

Link to story from The National Law Journal:

http://www.law.com/jsp/legaltechnology/pubArticleLT.jsp?id=1202432927429&Twitter_Sued_Over_Emergency_Tweets

 

VEHICLES

 

16) Proceedings of Intelligent Vehicle Technology Transfer (IVTT) Joint Military/Civilian Workshop on IntelliDrive Available Online

Link to further information from Transport Gooru:

http://www.transportgooru.com/?p=3564

 

 

News Releases

1) Washington State DOT Adds New Tools to Deliver Real-Time Traffic Information

2) New TrafficTweet iPhone App Leverages Twitter Stream For Real-Time Driving Conditions

3) Amtrak Partners with Google Transit to Offer Rail Travel as an Option for Trip Planning

4) 511 Transit Named One of 10 Great Government Sites

 

 

Upcoming Events

Government Video Technology Expo 2009 – December 1-3 – Washington, DC

http://gvexpo.com/

 

 

Today in Transportation History

1909 **100^th anniversary** - The SS Arapahoe became the first American ship recorded to use SOS as a call for help.

http://www.telegraph-office.com/pages/arc2-2.html

 

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[TCN] Monday, August 10, 2009

 

Transportation Communications Newsletter

 

 

Monday, August 10, 2009 – ISSN 1529-1057

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Traffic Technologies Inc., an established toll system and ITS consulting firm providing technical, operational, and financial consulting to the toll industry, is seeking a West Coast based Senior Toll System Consultant.  The

position requires comprehensive knowledge of toll systems and demonstrated ability in the application of industry best practices to the development of systems and services required for toll transaction acquisition and processing, and all aspects of toll system analysis and development.

•   Bachelor's degree (Masters preferred) in an Engineering curriculum

•   7+ years of demonstrated experience in the toll industry. 

•   US Citizen or Green Card

See more details at http://www.t-t-i.com/careers_20090727.html

Send resumes and cover letter in confidence to: resume@t-t-i.com

 

 

AVIATION

 

1) Airspace Above Hudson a Highway with Few Signs

Link to story in The New York Times:

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/10/nyregion/10collide.html?_r=1&ref=nyregion

 

2) Germany Tightens Air Traffic Safety

Link to story from Spiegel:

http://www.businessweek.com/globalbiz/content/aug2009/gb20090810_059727.htm

 

3) US Air Force's C-5 Galaxy Gets Modern Upgrades with…GPS!

Link to story in Wired:

http://www.wired.com/autopia/2009/08/usafs-c-5-galaxy-gets-modern-upgrades-withgps/

 

CAMERAS

 

4) Misfiring Traffic Camera a Nuisance for Seattle Homeowner

Link to story and video on KOMO-TV:

http://www.komonews.com/news/52742827.html

 

5) Red Light Camera Company Open to Two-Tiered Ticketing

Link to story in the Chicago Tribune:

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chi-red-light-right-turns-10-aug10,0,2499774.story

 

6) LaGuardia Airport Cameras Missed 'Bomb'

Link to story in the New York Post:

http://www.nypost.com/seven/08102009/news/regionalnews/cams_missed_bomb_183815.htm

 

ELECTRONIC TOLLING

 

7) Ohio Turnpike Decides to Roll Out E-ZPass, New Rates, October 1

Link to story in The Blade:

http://toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090808/NEWS16/908080372/0/ART12

 

RAILROADS

 

8) Internet Spells End of Eurostar Tickets by Post

Link to story in Transport Briefing:

http://www.transportbriefing.co.uk/news/story?id=6126

 

9) Runnin' the Rails

Railroad drawbridge operator keeps eye on rail and river traffic.

Link to story in The Clinton Herald:

http://www.clintonherald.com/local/local_story_213003014.html

 

ROADWAYS

 

10) Signs Memorializing Freeway Accident Victims Opposed

Link to story in the Los Angeles Times:

http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-signs10-2009aug10,0,2194763.story

 

11) Lighted Sign May Keep Drivers from Turning a Blind Eye

Link to story in the Star Tribune:

http://www.startribune.com/local/52843022.html?elr=KArksi8cyaiUBP7hUiD3aPc:_Yyc:aUU

 

TRANSIT

 

12) Web Site Aims to Go Far in Transit-Map Market

Link to story in The Philadelphia Inquirer:

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/pa/20090808_Web_site_aims_to_go_far_in_transit-map_market.html

 

13) Boston Got Their Wheels Turning

Creators' trips on T behind birth of Google Transit.

Link to story in The Boston Globe:

http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2009/08/10/boston_joins_google_transit/?page=1

 

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

 

14) Oklahoma DOT Using Smart Signs to Help Tulsa Traffic

Link to story and video on KOTV-TV:

http://www.newson6.com/Global/story.asp?S=10867614

 

15) Illinois Launches Construction Zone Web Site

Link to AP story:

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-ap-il-transportation-il,0,7835848.story

 

16) Winchester Traffic Alerts Develop Tube Technology

Link to story in Transport Briefing:

http://www.transportbriefing.co.uk/news/story?id=6124

 

17) Smart Solutions for Smarter Cities

Technology from IBM is used to manage congestion.

Link to story in the New Zealand Herald:

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=10589870

 

VEHICLES

 

18) With eBay Partnership, GM Lurches Into the Internet Age

Link to story in The Christian Science Monitor:

http://features.csmonitor.com/innovation/2009/08/10/with-ebay-partnership-gm-lurches-into-the-internet-age/

 

19) Ford Succeeds with BYO Philosophy for High-Tech Devices

Link to story on BNET Auto:

http://industry.bnet.com/auto/10002142/ford-succeeds-with-byo-philosophy-for-high-tech-devices/

 

20) Ford, Mobileye Push New Car Safety Tech

Link to story in TWICE:

http://www.twice.com/article/327042-Ford_Mobileye_Push_New_Car_Safety_Tech.php

 

 

News Releases

1) SEPTA to Introduce Passenger Etiquette Program

2) China TransInfo Announces the Launch of the First Real-Time Traffic Web Site and Mobile Phone Software in China

 

 

Upcoming Events

2009 National Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Conference – November 15-18 – New Orleans

http://tti.tamu.edu/conferences/rail09/

 

 

Today in Transportation History

1519 **490^th anniversary** - Ferdinand Magellan and five ships left Seville, Spain to prepare for his circumnavigation of the globe.

http://www.thenagain.info/WebChron/WestEurope/Magellan.html

 

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[TCN] Friday, August 7, 2009

 

Transportation Communications Newsletter

 

 

Friday, August 7, 2009 – ISSN 1529-1057

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Try INRIX TRAFFIC! for iPhone -- Free real-time and predictive traffic

 

INRIX TRAFFIC! for iPhone is now available for free download in the App Store. View real-time traffic flow maps on over 160,000 miles of freeways and highways (including all interstates) - more than 3X the road coverage of any other app! Get traffic forecasts and see how traffic speeds are expected to change over the next hour. View information about accidents, road closures, events and construction - not available on any other free application!

 

INRIX powers the traffic information for over 80 companies delivering popular commercial and consumer applications, including the new Ford SYNC with Traffic Directions & Information, MapQuest, TeleNav Navigator and many more. This is the first time INRIX is offering an application for the iPhone and it's completely free! INRIX TRAFFIC! simply provides the best traffic information available on the roads you care about. Download today or visit www.inrixtraffic.com for more details.

 

 

AVIATION

 

1) Airspeed Systems Failed on US Planes

Link to AP story:

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090807/ap_on_go_ot/us_planes_speed_malfunction

 

2) FAA Going Green with Electronic Airworthiness Directives, Special Airworthiness Information Bulletins

Link to story on AOPA Online:

http://www.aopa.org/advocacy/articles/2009/090806electronic.html

 

CARTOGRAPHY

 

3) Odd Tricycle Mapping Paris Streets for Google

Link to AP story:

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jhkQb2j2GX-YJcuJHM9Kd6UcMeyQD99U56S80

 

GPS / NAVIGATION

 

4) GPS Signals an End to Fights About Driving Directions

Link to story in The Boston Globe:

http://www.boston.com/business/technology/articles/2009/08/08/gps_signals_an_end_to_fights_about_driving_directions/

 

OTHER

 

5) President Obama in 'Snooping' Row Over US Car Scrappage Scheme

Link to story in The Times:

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/us_and_americas/article6742322.ece

 

6) Traffic Islands

A BBC documentary explores the stories of people whose lives intersect with traffic islands and streetscapes.

Link to video from the BBC World Service:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/documentaries/2009/08/000000_global_perspective_traffic_islands.shtml

 

ROADWAYS

 

7) Illinois Launches Construction Zone Web Site

Link to story in The Times:

http://nwitimes.com/news/local/illinois/article_d66d3afd-33b1-515b-a8ff-45b378ad91cd.html

 

TRANSIT

 

8) ACLU Questions Removal of Atheists' Bus Ads in Des Moines

Link to story in The Des Moines Register:

http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20090807/NEWS/908070354/-1/NEWS04

 

 

Upcoming Events

China High-Speed Railway Summit – September 23-25 – Beijing

http://www.chinadecisionmakers.com/rail/

 

 

Friday Bonus

Capri, Carpi – What's the difference?

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/8173308.stm

 

 

Today in Transportation History

1959 **50^th anniversary** - Explorer 6 was launched.

http://nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/nmc/spacecraftDisplay.do?id=1959-004A

 

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[TCN] Thursday, August 6, 2009

 

Transportation Communications Newsletter

 

 

Thursday, August 6, 2009 – ISSN 1529-1057

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Register Now for IBTTA's 77th Annual Meeting & Exhibition, September 13-16, 2009 in Chicago, Illinois!

IBTTA's 77th Annual Meeting & Exhibition is the most significant gathering of toll industry professionals in the world. Attend this meeting and interact with the most influential experts and decision makers from around the globe and discuss ideas and solutions about transportation financing strategies, the future of tolling and paying for mobility, AET and Interoperability, new ideas for the new economy and sustainable transportation. Featured speakers include Stuart Varney, Business and Financial Journalist and Mark Shields, Syndicated Columnist and Political Analyst. Register by August 14 and receive a $100 discount off your registration fee. This meeting is hosted by the Illinois Tollway and will be held at the Hyatt Regency. For information on registration, hotel reservations, exhibiting or sponsorship, visit IBTTA's website at www.ibtta.org  Register today and get ready for the Transformation of Transportation!

 

 

AVIATION

 

1) Airline Crew Members Get Fingerprint IDs

Link to story in Federal Computer Week:

http://fcw.com/articles/2009/08/06/tsa-approves-biometric-for-airline-workers.aspx

 

CAMERAS

 

2) Louisiana Judge Rules Traffic Camera Enforcement Program Constitutional

Link to story in The Advocate:

http://www.2theadvocate.com/news/52563932.html

 

SAFETY / SECURITY

 

3) Iowa 911 Call Center Becomes First to Accept Texts

Link to AP story:

http://www.usatoday.com/tech/news/2009-08-05-text-911_N.htm

 

4) Cells Out: Chicago Transit Authority Bans Workers from Using Phones

Link to story on WMAQ-TV:

http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local-beat/CTA-cell-phone-ban.html

 

TRANSIT

 

5) US Subway Rides Via Cell Phones Still a Ways Away

Link to Reuters story:

http://www.reuters.com/article/internetNews/idUSTRE5745MX20090806

 

 

News Releases

1) Federal Railroad Administration Awards $1 Million Rail Safety Grant to Operation Lifesaver, Inc.

 

 

Upcoming Events

AASHTO Snow Expo – August 26-27 – Madison, Wisconsin

http://www.transportation.org/meetings/231.aspx

 

 

Today in Transportation History

1909 **100^th anniversary** - Alice Ramsey arrived in San Francisco, becoming the first woman to drive across the US.

http://www.aliceramsey.com/triphighlights.htm

 

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