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Item #2 in yesterday's TCN, 'China Tests World's First Unmanned Underground Transport System,' may not have been accurate, despite the text in article. Several TCN readers have written to say while this may be a first for China, unmanned systems are operating in other locations. Thank you for the clarifications.

Upcoming Events

Digital Signage Expo – February 22-25 – Las Vegas

http://www.dse2011.com

Today in Transportation History

1910 **100^th anniversary** The Richmond, Fredericksburg & Potomac Railroad opened a station in Fredericksburg, Virginia. The station continues to serve Amtrak and VRE passengers.

http://fredericksburg.com/News/FLS/2010/112010/11092010/586909

1975 **35^th anniversary** The SS Edmund Fitzgerald sank in Lake Superior killing 29 people.

http://ssefo.com/

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Selasa, 09 November 2010

[TCN] Tuesday, November 9, 2010

Transportation Communications Newsletter

Tuesday, November 9, 2010 – ISSN 1529-1057

CAMERAS

1) 'Spy Cars' Pounce on South African Traffic Offenders

Link to article in the Sowetan:

http://www.sowetanlive.co.za/news/2010/11/09/spy-cars-pounce-on-traffic-offenders

TRANSIT

2) China Tests World's First Unmanned Underground Transport System

Link to article in The People's Daily:

http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/90001/90776/90882/7193349.html

3) New Montreal Bus Shelters Aim to Make Transit 'Cool'

Link to article in The Gazette:

http://www.montrealgazette.com/technology/shelters+make+transit+cool/3797816/story.html

4) A Look at How Towers and Junctions Control Chicago Transit Authority Trains

Link to video from the CTA:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WSseTVAFAA

5) DC Metro's Talking Buses Now Advising You on Traffic Safety

Link to blog on TBD:

http://www.tbd.com/blogs/tbd-on-foot/2010/11/metro-s-talking-buses-now-advising-you-on-traffic-safety-4359.html

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

6) Traffic Team Breathes Easier Following First Weekday Detour of Boston Bridge

Link to article in The Boston Globe:

http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2010/11/09/craigie_bridge_traffic_team_breathes_easier/

VEHICLES

7) Commissioner for Digital Affairs Renews EU Push for 'Connected' Cars

Link to article on EurActiv:

http://www.euractiv.com/en/infosociety/kroes-renews-eu-push-connected-cars-news-499574

Link to blog post by Nellie Kroes:

http://blogs.ec.europa.eu/neelie-kroes/every-vehicle-digital/

News Releases

1) Widespread Adoption of Geo-browsers Will Drive Location as a Key Enabler of Mobile Services

2) New MyLive Traffic Service Provides Unique Personal Live Guidance on Personal Navigation Devices

3) OSHA Funds Work Zone Safety Program for Spanish-Speaking Highway Workers

Solicitation

- Request for Comments – Final Notice: Real-Time System Management Information Program - FHWA

http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=2010_register&docid=fr08no10-4

Upcoming Events

EU Aviation Safety Management Towards 2020 – January 26 - Brussels

http://ec.europa.eu/transport/air/events/2011_01_26_aviation_safety_conference_en.htm

Today in Transportation History

1935 **75^th anniversary** The Committee for Industrial Organizations, later called the Congress of Industrial Organizations, was formed. Several transportation-related unions were original members.

http://www.aflcio.org/aboutus/history/history/index.cfm

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Senin, 08 November 2010

[TCN] Monday, November 8, 2010

Transportation Communications Newsletter

Monday, November 8, 2010 – ISSN 1529-1057

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) FAA Proposes Safety Management Systems for Airlines

Link to article in Military & Aerospace Electronics:

http://www.militaryaerospace.com/index/display/article-display/5296887662/articles/avionics-intelligence/news/2010/11/faa-proposes_safety.html

Link to news release from the FAA:

https://www.faa.gov/news/press_releases/news_story.cfm?newsId=12118

2) Google Offers Free In-Flight Wi-Fi for the Holidays

Link to article on CNNMoney.com:

http://money.cnn.com/2010/11/08/technology/google_free_inflight_wifi/index.htm

Link to blog post from Google:

http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2010/11/happy-holidays-from-google-chrome-free.html

GPS / NAVIGATION

3) Faulty GPS Tells Polish Soldiers in Afghanistan They are in Africa

Link to article in The Daily Telegraph:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/poland/8117416/Faulty-GPS-tells-Polish-soldiers-in-Afghanistan-they-are-in-Africa.html

Link to article in Gazeta Wyborcza:

http://wyborcza.pl/1,75478,8627654,Mylace_GPS_y_za_milion.html (in Polish)

OTHER

4) Don't Let the View Ruin Your Wi-Fi

As Amtrak and Greyhound expand free Wi-Fi service, computer screens will compete for passengers' attention.

Link to commentary on CNN:

http://www.cnn.com/2010/OPINION/11/07/greene.wifi.scenery

RAILROADS

5) Amtrak Ridership Up: Credit 'Have iPhone, Will Travel' Crowd

Link to Gannett News Service article:

http://www.suntimes.com/news/transportation/2874074,CST-NWS-amtrak08.article

ROADWAYS

6) I-5 'Smart Signs' Cut Crashes, Not Travel Times

Link to article in The Seattle Times:

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2013373837_smartsigns08m.html

7) New Web Site Lets Drivers Track Wildlife Along Stretch of I-90 in Washington State

Link to article in The Seattle Times:

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2013366199_i90wildlife07m.html

Link to I-90 Wildlife Watch: http://www.i90wildlifewatch.org/

SAFETY / SECURITY

8) Child Safety Traffic Signs 'Don't Work' Says Dublin City Council

Link to article in the Evening Herald:

http://www.herald.ie/national-news/city-news/child-safety-traffic-signs-dont-work-2411813.html

TRANSIT

9) Clipper Card Has Some Worried About Privacy Issues

Link to article in The Examiner:

http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/Clipper-Card-has-some-worried-about-privacy-issues-106793253.html

10) Blogging Underground Secrets Into the Light

A hidden art project in an abandoned New York City subway station is revealed by bloggers.

Link to column on CNET News:

http://news.cnet.com/8301-13577_3-20021990-36.html

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

11) Alabama DOT Uses Webcams to Monitor Traffic

Link to article in the TimesDaily:

http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20101108/NEWS/101109794?Title=Webcams-used-to-monitor-traffic-conditions-in-Shoals

12) For Traffic, Real-Time Information is Too Late

Link to blog in Wired:

http://www.wired.com/autopia/2010/11/ibm-thoughts-on-a-smarter-planet-6

VEHICLES

13) Automakers Put Smart Phones to Work in Your Car

Link to article in USA Today:

http://www.usatoday.com/money/autos/2010-11-08-carapps08_ST_N.htm

14) GM Goes 4G to Alter Road Tests

Link to CNET blog:

http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13746_7-20022079-48.html

15) Will Your Automobile Become the 'Fifth Screen?'

Link to article on Connected Planet:

http://connectedplanetonline.com/bss_oss/news/Will-your-automobile-become-the-5th-screen-1108/

News Releases

1) Buenos Aires' Largest Toll Concessionaire, Ausol Autopistas del Sol, Selects TransCore's RFID Technology for Next Generation Electronic Toll Collection System

2) Phoenix Bands Record Songs on How to Use Public Transit for Valley Metro Riders

3) New 'Pocket Aviation' iPod and iPhone App Provides Aviation Enthusiasts with Six Individual Canadian Aircraft Slideshows and Over 150 Images

4) First iPhone Spy Software Allows Users to Silently Track GPS Locations, Messages, Photos and Calls

Upcoming Events

Navigation Strategies USA – January 25-26 – San Jose, California

http://www.thewherebusiness.com/navigationusa/

Today in Transportation History

1950 **60^th anniversary** The first dogfight between two jet-powered aircraft took place during the Korean War.

http://www.acepilots.com/jets/f80.html

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Jumat, 05 November 2010

[TCN] Friday, November 5, 2010

Transportation Communications Newsletter

Friday, November 5, 2010 – ISSN 1529-1057

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) American Airlines Stops Giving Data to Orbitz

Link to article in the Financial Times:

http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/1ebb10d2-e86a-11df-b32f-00144feab49a.html

2) Giant Barcodes at Gatwick Airport to Lead Visitors on Discovery Tour

Link to article in Passenger Terminal World:

http://www.passengerterminaltoday.com/news.php?NewsID=%2025854

GPS / NAVIGATION

3) Adding Cabbie Know-How to Online Maps

Link to article in Technology Review:

http://www.technologyreview.com/computing/26686/?ref=rss&a=f

TRANSIT

4) Edmonton Considers $3.4 Million for Transit Technology

Link to article in the Edmonton Journal:

http://www.edmontonjournal.com/Edmonton+considers+transit+technology/3778098/story.html

5) New Jersey ACLU to Sue NJ Transit for Firing Employee Who Burned Koran

Link to article in The Star-Ledger:

http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2010/11/nj_aclu_to_sue_nj_transit_for.html

6) Does Wi-Fi on Transit Attract Riders?

Link to blog in Mass Transit:

http://www.masstransitmag.com/interactive/2010/11/04/does-wi-fi-on-transit-attract-riders/

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

7) Eye in the Sky – A Look Back at One of the First Helicopter Traffic Reporters

Link to column in The Cincinnati Enquirer:

http://cincinnati.com/blogs/ourhistory/2010/11/05/eye-in-the-sky/

VEHICLES

8) States Look at Corporate Plates to Help with Deficits

Link to article in USA Today:

http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2010-11-04-license-plates_N.htm

9) Tech-Aided Parking Lowers Your Heart Rate

Link to column in Wired:

http://www.wired.com/autopia/2010/11/a-helping-hand-lowers-heartbeat-says-mits-stress-test-car

News Releases

1) ATX Sees Market Steering Connected Vehicles Onto Global Platform

2) Airbiquity and Bosch Announce Global, Long-Term Agreement to Meet Growing Demand for Connected Vehicles

3) Houston TranStar Offers Route Builder Mobile App

Upcoming Events

Automotive News World Congress – January 11-13 – Detroit

http://www.autonews.com/assets/html/11_anwc/

Friday Bonus

Air Force One is pretty impressive, but these airplanes will also turn your head.

http://www.wired.com/autopia/2010/10/12-awesome-airplane-paint-jobs/

Today in Transportation History

1935 **75^th anniversary** Monopoly, the game which uses streets and railroads in Atlantic City, New Jersey on its board, was introduced by Parker Brothers.

http://www.hasbro.com/monopoly/en_US/discover/75-Years-Young.cfm

1960 **50^th anniversary** The People's Republic of China launched its first missile.

http://eng.mod.gov.cn/SpecialReports/2009-09/29/content_4091770.htm

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[TCN] Tuesday, November 9, 2010

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