[TCN] Thursday, November 4, 2010

 

Transportation Communications Newsletter

 

Thursday, November 4, 2010 – ISSN 1529-1057

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Traffic Technologies Tour to Visit Austin, Chicago, Washington, DC and Toronto

 

Public sector transportation agencies involved in design, deployment, planning or operation of ITS, ATMS, TMCs or connected vehicle/infrastructure projects are invited to attend this open forum information exchange.  Topics will include technologies that are in use around the world for location referencing and harmonization, data exchange between systems, next generation of real-time data for traffic navigation, and data exchange for connected vehicles/infrastructure projects.  If you are interested in attending one of these free events or would like more information, contact jim.oneill@gewi.com.

 

 

AVIATION

 

1) FAA Finalizes Flight Crew Alerting Rule

New rule delineates which colors can be used in cockpit systems.

Link to article in Air Transport Intelligence:

http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2010/11/02/349235/faa-finalises-flightcrew-alerting-rule.html

 

2) New Technology Helps Airlines Track Lost Luggage

Link to article in Gulf News:

http://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/new-technology-helps-airlines-track-lost-luggage-1.703356

 

MARITIME

 

3) Ship Emissions Portal to Aid Ports

Link to article in Port Strategy:

http://www.portstrategy.com/news101/news-extra/ports-get-help-to-bring-in-cleaner-ships

 

4) Distracted Marine Operations: Beyond the Cellular Telephone

Link to blog on Maritime Professional:

http://maritimeprofessional.net/Blogs/The-Final-Word-with-Joseph-Keefe/November-2010/Distracted-Marine-Operations--Beyond-the-Cellular-.aspx

 

RAILROADS

 

5) NASA's Aviation Reporting System Improves Railroad Safety

Link to article from NASA:

http://www.nasa.gov/topics/nasalife/features/fra_asrs.html

 

SAFETY / SECURITY

 

6) Israel's Tightly Protected Airport Gives Rare Glimpse Into Its Security Procedures

Link to CP article:

http://www.google.com/hostednews/canadianpress/article/ALeqM5gEKMkRmlipOcW8qrLiv-rJIK563g?docId=5011301

 

7) TSA Administrator Calls Technology Key to Combating Terrorism

Link to article in InformationWeek:

http://www.informationweek.com/news/government/security/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=228200081

 

TELEMATICS

 

8) Ford Sync Feature Spotlight: Wi-Fi and Mobile Hotspot in the Car

Link to article in In Telematics Today:

http://intelematicstoday.com/2010/01/20/ford-sync-feature-spotlight-wifi-and-mobile-hotspot-in-the-car/

 

TRANSIT

 

9) Cell Phone Service Expansion at DC Metro Slowed by Track Work

Link to article in The Washington Post:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/11/03/AR2010110307634.html

 

10) Ottawa and Gatineau Transit Services Merge Travel-Planning Databases

Link to article in the Ottawa Citizen:

http://www.ottawacitizen.com/Transit+services+merge+travel+planning+databases/3774123/story.html

 

11) Bus Stop Displays to Tell Bus Passengers in Ireland of Waiting Times

Link to article in the Irish Independent:

http://www.independent.ie/national-news/busstop-displays-to-tell-passengers-of-waiting-times-2406937.html

 

 

News Releases

1) Ford and MIT Research Study Shows Technological Advancements Reduce Stress on Driver

2) Operation Lifesaver Unveils Redesigned Web Site

3) FMCSA Orders JBS Carriers to Install Electronic On-Board Recorders on Its Entire Fleet of Commercial Trucks for Violating Hours-of-Service and Other Federal Safety Regulations)

4) Simulating Human Decision-Making Could Improve Emergency Evacuation Planning

 

 

Upcoming Events

Webinar: Airport Security: Cutting Edge Technology and Emerging Trends – November 16

https://cc.callinfo.com/cc/schedule/display.do?udc=1qutuuzoxixc2

 

 

Today in Transportation History    

1890 **120^th anniversary** The City and South London Railway, the world's first deep-level underground passenger railway, officially opened.

http://www.engineering-timelines.com/scripts/engineeringItem.asp?id=1030

 

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[TCN] Wednesday, November 3, 2010

 

Transportation Communications Newsletter

 

Wednesday, November 3, 2010 – ISSN 1529-1057

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Traffic Technologies Tour to Visit Austin, Chicago, Washington, DC and Toronto

 

Public sector transportation agencies involved in design, deployment, planning or operation of ITS, ATMS, TMCs or connected vehicle/infrastructure projects are invited to attend this open forum information exchange.  Topics will include technologies that are in use around the world for location referencing and harmonization, data exchange between systems, next generation of real-time data for traffic navigation, and data exchange for connected vehicles/infrastructure projects.  If you are interested in attending one of these free events or would like more information, contact jim.oneill@gewi.com.

 

AVIATION

 

1) Advocacy Group for the Blind Sues United Airlines Over Self-Service Kiosks

Link to article in USA Today:

http://travel.usatoday.com/flights/post/2010/11/advocacy-group-for-the-blind-sues-united-airlines-over-kiosk-technology/129677/1

Link to news release from the National Federation for the Blind:

http://www.nfb.org/nfb/NewsBot.asp?MODE=VIEW&ID=688

 

2) Aircraft Bomb Finds May Spell End for In-Flight Wi-Fi

Link to article in New Scientist:

http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn19665-aircraft-bomb-finds-may-spell-end-for-inflight-wifi.html

 

CAMERAS

 

3) Houston Voters Reject Red-Light Cameras by Wide Margin

Link to article in the Houston Chronicle:

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/metropolitan/7276380.html

 

OTHER

 

4) TomTom Staking Position in Market with 'Traffic Manifesto'

Link to article in Directions Magazine:

http://www.directionsmag.com/articles/tomtom-staking-position-in-market-with-traffic-manifesto/141055

 

5) Taiwan Ministry of Transportation and Communications to Improve Accuracy of Bilingual Public Signage

Link to CNA article:

http://focustaiwan.tw/ShowNews/WebNews_Detail.aspx?ID=201011030013&Type=aLIV

 

PEDESTRIANS

 

6) Humble HopStop vs. the Goliath Google: A Pedestrian Battle Inspired by Springsteen

Link to blog in Fast Company:

http://www.fastcompany.com/1699583/humble-hopstop-vs-the-goliath-google-a-pedestrian-battle-inspired-by-springsteen

 

ROADWAYS

 

7) South Carolina DOT Signs Would Block Mountain Views, Greenville County Council Says

Link to article in The Greenville News:

http://www.greenvilleonline.com/article/20101103/NEWS/311030059/1004/NEWS01/DOT-sign--would-block-mountain-views--Greenville-County-Council-says

 

TELEMATICS

 

8) GM Adds Expertise to OnStar Team

Link to article in the Detroit Free Press:

http://www.freep.com/article/20101103/BUSINESS0101/101103052/1002/BUSINESS/GM-adds-expertise-to-OnStar-team

 

9) Telematics: Your Guide to the Second Information Superhighway

Link to commentary on AltTransport:

http://alttransport.com/2010/11/guest-post-telematics-your-guide-to-the-second-information-superhighway/

 

10) Why EV Drivers Should Worry About Big Brother

Link to blog in Automotive News:

http://www.autonews.com/article/20101103/BLOG06/101109928/-1

 

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

 

11) Real-Time Bus Schedule Data Aids Chicago Commuters

Link to article in the Chicago Sun-Times:

http://www.suntimes.com/business/2855920,CST-NWS-INNO02E.article

 

12) Los Angeles Message Signs Without Much to Say

Link to article in The Eastsider:

http://www.theeastsiderla.com/2010/11/message-signs-without-much-to-say/

 

13) Can Intelligent Transport Systems be Woven Into the Future Design of Transport Operations?

Link to article in New Electronics:

http://www.newelectronics.co.uk/article/28951/Cover-Story-Driving-ambition.aspx

 

VEHICLES

 

14) Delphi Develops USB Port for European Automakers

Link to article from just-auto:

http://www.interconnectionworld.com/index/display/wire-news-display/1295162151.html

 

 

News Releases

1) Inrix Launches XD Traffic

2) Clear Channel and Geodelic Introduce FLYsmart App for Android

3) ITS United Kingdom Signs Memorandum of Understanding with ITS Finland

4) WirelessCar Launches First OEM in Brazil

5) FCC Announces Comment Dates on E911 Location Accuracy Proceeding

6) American Bus Association, Ontario Motor Coach Association Launch Joint Online 'CharterBusConnect.com' Portal

7) Raytheon Completes Software Specification Review for GPS OCX

8) Inrix Belgium Traffic Scorecard Provides Revealing Look at Traffic Congestion in Cities Nationwide

 

 

Upcoming Events

Transpo 2010 – December 12-15 – Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida

http://www.cvent.com/EVENTS/Info/Summary.aspx?e=c6da3cfb-dd8b-4133-84a4-02a9611478c9

 

 

Today in Transportation History    

1960 **50^th anniversary** Explorer 8 was launched by NASA. 

http://nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/nmc/spacecraftDisplay.do?id=1960-014A

 

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[TCN] Tuesday, November 2, 2010

 

Transportation Communications Newsletter

 

Tuesday, November 2, 2010 – ISSN 1529-1057

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Traffic Technologies Tour to Visit Austin, Chicago, Washington, DC and Toronto

 

Public sector transportation agencies involved in design, deployment, planning or operation of ITS, ATMS, TMCs or connected vehicle/infrastructure projects are invited to attend this open forum information exchange.  Topics will include technologies that are in use around the world for location referencing and harmonization, data exchange between systems, next generation of real-time data for traffic navigation, and data exchange for connected vehicles/infrastructure projects.  If you are interested in attending one of these events or would like more information, contact jim.oneill@gewi.com.

 

 

OTHER

 

1) Mississippi DOT ITS Newsletter – October 2010

Link to newsletter:

http://www.gomdot.com/Divisions/ITS/Categories/Newsletter_Archive/October%202010.pdf

 

2) Florida DOT's SunGuide Disseminator – November 2010

Link to newsletter:

http://www.dot.state.fl.us/TrafficOperations/Newsletters/2010/2010-011-Nov.pdf

 

SAFETY / SECURITY

 

3) New CCTV Technology Senses Aggression from Sound

Link to BBC News story:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-11654139

 

TELEMATICS

 

4) Nissan's New EV Tech Goes Beyond Batteries

In-vehicle maps will show charging stations as well as warnings about slippery roads based on data from other Nissan vehicles.

Link to blog in Wired:

http://www.wired.com/autopia/2010/11/nissans-new-ev-tech-goes-beyond-batteries/

 

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

 

5) Seattle Metro Touts New Web Tools to Stay Ahead of Storms

Link to story and video on KOMO-TV:

http://www.komonews.com/news/local/106466069.html

 

VEHICLES

 

6) Five Ways Mobile Car Apps Will Change the Way You Drive

Link to article on VentureBeat:

http://venturebeat.com/2010/11/02/5-ways-mobile-car-apps-will-change-the-way-you-drive/

 

 

News Releases

1) IATA Vision for Intelligent Aviation Security – Coordinated Response on Cargo Security

2) Texas DOT's 'Know When to Pass' Truck Launches Game Day Tour

 

 

Upcoming Events

Webinar: Safety Management Systems – What Airports Need to Know Now – November 22

http://events.aaae.org/sites/101105/index.cfm%20

 

 

Today in Transportation History    

1920 **90^th anniversary** KDKA, Pittsburgh begins broadcasting as the first commercial radio station in the US.

http://kdka.cbslocal.com/shows/kdka-90th-anniversary/

 

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[TCN] Monday, November 1, 2010

 

Transportation Communications Newsletter

 

Monday, November 1, 2010 – ISSN 1529-1057

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November TCN Fundraiser

 

Twice a year I hold a fundraiser to help support the Transportation Communications Newsletter.  If you've been a subscriber of the TCN for more than a few months you probably know my putting together the TCN is mostly a labor of love.  I never intend to charge a subscription fee for the TCN because I believe that would exclude many who might not be able to pay.  A number of you have provided financial support to the TCN through donations however.  During this month I'll be asking you to consider making a donation to the TCN.  I've tried to make it as easy as possible.  At the bottom of the newsletter is the address where you can mail a donation. You may also donate online via PayPal.  Thank you very much!

 

 

AVIATION

 

1) National Air Traffic Controllers Association Lauds FAA Collaboration on Implementing New Technology

Link to article on AVweb:

http://www.avweb.com/avwebflash/news/NATCA_Lauds_FAA_Collaboration_203529-1.html

 

2) Advertisers Put Out Life-Size Installations at Many Airports

Link to article in USA Today:

http://www.usatoday.com/money/industries/travel/2010-11-01-airportcheckin01_ST_N.htm

 

3) FAA Safety Briefing – November/December 2010 Issue

Link to newsletter:

http://www.faa.gov/news/safety_briefing/2010/media/NovDec2010.pdf

 

CAMERAS

 

4) Traffic Cameras: Protection or Profit?

Link to stories and video report on KCCI-TV:

http://www.kcci.com/automotive/25557466/detail.html (part 1)

http://www.kcci.com/r/25571438/detail.html (part 2)

 

5) Red Light Cameras: Groups Sues Houston to Get Statistics

Link to article in the Houston Press:

http://blogs.houstonpress.com/hairballs/2010/11/red_light_lawsuit_camera.php

 

CARTOGRAPHY

 

6) Google Street View Privacy Flap Shows Growing Rift Between US, EU

Link to column in The Washington Post:

http://voices.washingtonpost.com/posttech/2010/10/google_street_view_privacy_fla.html

 

GPS / NAVIGATION

 

7) Spoken Street Names Useful in Navigation Units, Consumer Reports Says

Link to article in AutoWeek:

http://www.autoweek.com/article/20101101/CARNEWS/101109985

Link to article in Consumer Reports:

http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/magazine-archive/2010/december/cars/best-gps/overview/index.htm

 

OTHER

 

8) Virginia DOT Opens Statewide Customer Service Center

Link to article in The Roanoke Times:

http://www.roanoke.com/news/roanoke/wb/265881

 

9) Volpe Highlights – November Edition Online

Link to newsletter:

http://www.volpe.dot.gov/infosrc/highlts/10/nov/index.html

 

PARKING

 

10) Bury, UK Drivers Still in the Dark as Car Park Signs Fail

Link to article in the Bury Free Press:

http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/news/drivers_still_in_the_dark_as_car_park_signs_fail_1_1589131

 

SAFETY / SECURITY

 

11) Israeli Technology has Chief Role in Battling World Threats

Link to article in The Jerusalem Post:

http://www.jpost.com/Israel/Article.aspx?id=193376

 

12) Warning Systems Often Don't Help Tsunami Victims

Link to article in USA Today:

http://www.usatoday.com/tech/science/2010-10-29-tsunami-warning_N.htm

 

TRANSIT

 

13) Calgary Transit App in the Works

Link to article in the Calgary Herald:

http://www.calgaryherald.com/technology/Calgary+transit+works/3750714/story.html

14) Ever the Slick Salesman, Los Angeles Mayor Turned to Twitter to Combat Opponents of Subway to Sea

Link to blog in LA Weekly:

http://blogs.laweekly.com/informer/2010/10/subway_to_sea_antonio_villarai.php

 

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

 

15) Satnav Traffic Information Could be Hit by UK Digital Radio Switchover

Link to article in The Telegraph:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/8096638/Satnavs-could-be-hit-by-digital-radio-switchover.html

 

VEHICLES

 

16) GM Sees No End to the Road with New Mobility Solutions

Link to article in Gulf News:

http://gulfnews.com/business/automotives/gm-sees-no-end-to-the-road-with-new-mobility-solutions-1.704102 

 

17) GM: Without Software, Chevy Volt is Stuck in Neutral

Link to column on CNET:

http://news.cnet.com/8301-11128_3-20021346-54.html?tag=topStories1

 

 

News Releases

1) ACS Expands Its Parking Services with Acquisition of Spur Information Solutions

2) ITS America Launches New Web Site for 2011 ITS World Congress in Orlando, Florida

 

 

Upcoming Events

Martima (Maritime and Coastal Economies) – December 8-11 - Paris

http://www.salonmaritima.com/site/GB,I3763.htm

 

 

Today in Transportation History    

1870 **140^th anniversary** The predecessor of the National Weather Service began gathering weather observations from 24 sites around the US.

http://www.nws.noaa.gov/pa/history/index.php

 

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