[TCN] Friday, July 6, 2012

 

Transportation Communications Newsletter

 

Friday, July 6, 2012 – ISSN 1529-1057

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GPS / NAVIGATION

 

1) Why Americans and Europeans Give Directions Differently

Link to article on The Atlantic Cities:

http://www.theatlanticcities.com/commute/2012/07/why-americans-and-europeans-give-directions-differently/2494/

 

MARITIME

 

2) Chennai Port Gets Vessel Traffic Management System

Link to article in Business Line:

http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/logistics/article3609416.ece

 

3) Helicam Offers Bird's Eye View of Georgia Port

Link to article in the Savannah Morning News:

http://savannahnow.com/exchange/2012-07-06/helicam-offers-birds-eye-view-port

 

PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION

 

4) US Transportation Bill Makes Technical Service Bulletins Available to Consumers

Link to article in Consumer Reports:

http://news.consumerreports.org/cars/2012/07/transportation-bill-makes-tsb-repair-notices-available-to-consumers.html

 

SAFETY / SECURITY

 

5) Bosses Pressed to Target Distracted Driving Employees

Link to article in The Examiner:

http://washingtonexaminer.com/bosses-pressed-to-target-distracted-driving-employees/article/2501384

 

6) US Immigration and Customs Enforcement to Buy Mobile License Plate Recognition System to Find Fugitive Aliens

Link to article in Government Security News:

http://www.gsnmagazine.com/node/26711

 

TAXIS

 

7) 300 Minicabs Add to London's Free Wi-Fi Services

Link to blog on ZDNet:

http://www.zdnet.com/300-minicabs-add-to-londons-free-wi-fi-services-7000000414/

 

TELEMATICS

 

8) Cutting-Edge Technology 'Huge' for Farmers, Dealerships

Link to article in Iowa Farmer Today:

http://www.iowafarmertoday.com/news/new_products/cutting-edge-technology-huge-for-farmers-dealerships/article_907f2bf8-c7a3-11e1-bb21-0019bb2963f4.html

 

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

 

9) An Interview with New York City Traffic Reporter, Jeff McKay

Link to interview on All Access:

http://www.allaccess.com/news-talk-sports/10-questions/archive/13810/10-questions-with-jeff-mckay

 

 

News Releases

1) Kern County, California Unveils Free, Web-Based 511 Traveler Information Service

 

Upcoming Events

Insurance Telematics USA – September 5-6 – Chicago

http://www.telematicsupdate.com/insurance-telematics/

 

 

Friday Bonus  

HOV Lanes: Babies – OK, Skeletons – Not OK.

http://www.seattlepi.com/local/article/Driver-used-skeleton-to-be-in-carpool-lane-2443733.php

 

 

Today in Transportation History    

1747 **265^th anniversary** John Paul Jones, best known for his naval service during the American Revolution, was born in Kirkcudbright, Scotland.

http://www.history.navy.mil/faqs/faq58-1.htm

 

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[TCN] Thursday, July 5, 2012

 

Transportation Communications Newsletter

 

Thursday, July 5, 2012 – ISSN 1529-1057

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AVIATION

 

1) Aiming for Seamless Surfing and Streaming at 30,000 Feet

Link to article in The New York Times:

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/05/business/aiming-for-seamless-surfing-and-streaming-at-30000-feet.html

 

OTHER

 

2) What are the Best Cities for Travel Tech Start-Ups?

Link to article on Tnooz:

http://www.tnooz.com/2012/07/05/news/what-are-the-best-cities-for-travel-tech-start-ups/

 

3) ERTICO's i-Mobility Newsletter

Link to newsletter:

http://goo.gl/Ubj61

 

SAFETY / SECURITY

 

4) Dangerous Nevada Railroad Crossings May Get Safety Upgrades

Link to article in the Reno Gazette-Journal:

http://www.rgj.com/article/20120703/NEWS/307030022/Dangerous-railroad-crossings-may-get-safety-upgrades

 

5) Pennsylvania Governor Expected to Sign Bill Allowing Flashing Purple Lights for Funeral Processions

Bill also allows illuminated decals on vehicles' rear windows.

Link to article in The Patriot-News:

http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2012/07/gov_tom_corbett_expected_to_si.html

 

TELEMATICS

 

6) Telematics: To Embed or Not to Embed?

Link to article on Telematics Update:

http://analysis.telematicsupdate.com/infotainment/telematics-embed-or-not-embed

 

TRANSIT

 

7) Secrets Spilled on Toronto Subway Screens

Art project invited ordinary people to fess up.

Link to CBC News story:

http://www.cbc.ca/news/arts/story/2012/07/04/subway-art-confessions.html

 

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

 

8) UK's AA Steps in to Direct Airshow Traffic

Link to article on Get Hampshire:

http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2116486_aa_steps_in_to_direct_airshow_traffic

 

VEHICLES

 

9) Carpooling Makes a Surge on Apps and Social Media

Link to article in The New York Times:

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/05/technology/technology-makes-car-pooling-safer-and-easier.html

 

10) Can Twitter Manage Vehicle Fleets?

Link to article in Government Technology:

http://www.govtech.com/transportation/Twitter-Manage-Vehicle-Fleets.html

 

 

News Releases

1) TV Traffic Reporting Incorporates Live Social Media Updates for First Time

2) Installed Base of Fleet Management Systems Will Reach 8.7 Million Units in the Americas by 2016

 

 

Upcoming Events

International Municipal Signal Association Annual Conference – July 28-31 – Four Corners, Florida

http://www.imsasafety.org/2012conf/conf2012.html

 

 

Today in Transportation History    

1912 **100^th anniversary** A day after 39 people were killed in a railroad crash another collision, this time in Wilpen, Pennsylvania, killed 21 people.

http://query.nytimes.com/mem/archive-free/pdf?res=F50D13F7345517738DDDAF0894DF405B828DF1D3

 

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[TCN] Wednesday, July 4, 2012

 

Transportation Communications Newsletter

 

Wednesday, July 4, 2012 – ISSN 1529-1057

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, AMERICA!

 

PARKING

 

1) Film Takes Comedic Look at Parking in New York City

Link to further information on Kickstarter:

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1404309186/tyco-parks-the-car

 

ROADWAYS

 

2) Fourth of July-Themed Street Signs in Downtown Lincoln, Nebraska Delight Some, Confuse Others

Link to article in the Lincoln Journal Star:

http://journalstar.com/news/local/fourth-of-july-themed-street-signs-downtown-delight-some-confuse/article_32995498-eeeb-5352-ae3a-553d3ef33bc7.html

 

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

 

3) Sigalert Gives You Ridiculously Detailed Traffic Info for Those Long, Painful Drives

Link to blog on Lifehacker:

http://lifehacker.com/5923252/sigalert-gives-you-ridiculously-detailed-traffic-info-for-those-long-painful-drives

 

VEHICLES

 

4) South Carolina DMV Using New System, TVs, Website to Cut Wait

Link to AP article:

http://www.blueridgenow.com/article/20120704/APN/1207040762

 

 

News Releases

1) American Trucking Associations: US DOT and FMCSA Must Act to Establish National Clearinghouse for Drug and Alcohol Test Results

2) Canadian Government Requires Certain Aircraft to be Equipped with Terrain Awareness and Warning System

3) Florida's Palm Tran Introduces Online Real-Time Tools for Passengers

4) ParkMe and Parkeon Partner to Provide Free Real-Time Parking Solutions for Major US Cities

5) NXP Pilots Next-Generation Congestion Management System in Singapore

 

 

Upcoming Events

Telematics Munich – October 29-30 – Munich

http://www.telematicsupdate.com/munich/

 

 

Today in Transportation History    

1817 **195^th anniversary** Construction began on the Erie Canal in Rome, New York.

http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/01/01/on-the-road-where-the-erie-canal-started/

 

1837 **175^th anniversary** The Grand Junction Railway, the first long-distance railroad, opened in the UK.

http://www.localhistory.scit.wlv.ac.uk/articles/railways/GJR.htm

 

1912 **100^th anniversary** A Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad passenger train was struck by a freight train in Gibson, New York.  Thirty-nine people died. 

http://www3.gendisasters.com/new-york/2700/corning%2C-ny-train-wreck%2C-jul-1912

 

1927 **80^th anniversary** The Lockheed Vega made its first flight.

http://www.centennialofflight.gov/essay/Aerospace/vega/Aero14.htm

 

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[TCN] Tuesday, July 3, 2012

 

Transportation Communications Newsletter

 

Tuesday, July 3, 2012 – ISSN 1529-1057

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Thank You!

 

I want to thank everyone who contributed during my fund-raising drive last month.  Your support is greatly appreciated. 

 

 

AVIATION

 

1) Conduct Code for Unmanned Aircraft is Unveiled

Link to AP article:

http://goo.gl/2UuAx

Link to news release: http://www.auvsi.org/AUVSI/News/#COC

 

2) Everything's Looking Up for Aircraft with Internet Connections

Link to article in Aerospace Engineering:

http://www.sae.org/mags/AEM/11155

 

3) Airlines with the Best Digital Experience: Survey

Link to article on CNBC:

http://www.cnbc.com/id/48058760

 

CAMERAS

 

4) Massachusetts Adds Traffic Cams to Keep Eyes on Cape Cod Jams

Link to article in the Cape Cod Times:

http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120703/NEWS/207030320/-1/NEWSMAP

 

CARTOGRAPHY

 

5) Amid GPS Boom, Nostalgia for Paper Maps Finds a Place

Link to AP article:

http://www.philly.com/philly/living/Amid_GPS_boom_nostalgia_for_paper_maps_finds_a_place_.html?viewAll=y

 

6) Google Releases Indoor Maps for UK

Link to Google Lat Long Blog:

http://google-latlong.blogspot.com/2012/07/go-indoors-at-locations-across-united.html

 

7) Digital Maps Make Navigating Europe a Breeze

Link to column from Tribune Media Services:

http://www.chicagotribune.com/travel/sns-201207030000--tms--travelrsctnri-a20120703-20120703,0,350147.story

 

OTHER

 

8) Articles from Access

 -  Dynamic Ridesharing

http://www.uctc.net/access/40/access40_dynamicridesharing.shtml

 -  Thinking Outside the Bus

http://www.uctc.net/access/40/access40_outsidethebus.shtml

 

PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION

 

9) West Virginia DOT Website to Inform Storm Victims About Food and Gas Options

Link to article in the Charleston Daily Mail:

http://www.dailymail.com/News/statehouse/201207020193

 

RAILROADS

 

10) Federal Railroad Administration Offers NEC Future Website

Link to article in Railway Age:

http://www.railwayage.com/index.php/passenger/high-performance/fra-offers-nec-future-website.html

Link to site: http://www.necfuture.com/

 

TRANSIT

 

11) $2.3 Billion Price Tag for Phoenix Sky Train Called 'Typo'

US DOT says incorrect information was provided for newsletter.

Link to article in The Arizona Republic:

http://www.azcentral.com/community/phoenix/articles/2012/07/02/20120702phoenix-sky-train-price-typo.html

 

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

 

12) Atlanta Traffic Center Unstaffed on Heavy Travel Day

Link to story on WSB-TV:

http://www.wsbtv.com/news/news/local/atlanta-traffic-center-unstaffed-heavy-travel-day/nPkbh/

 

VEHICLES

 

13) GM or Ford: Who is Winning the Race to Build the 'Robot' Car?

Link to story on Fox News:

http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2012/07/02/gm-or-ford-who-is-winning-race-to-build-robot-car

 

14) IIHS Study: Lane Departure Systems Could be Dangerous

Link to article in USA Today:

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/07/more-crashes-safety-systems-high-tech-high-price-buick-mercedes-/1

Link to news release: http://goo.gl/GXNdE

 

15) Uber, an App That Summons a Car, Plans a Cheaper Service Using Hybrids

Link to article in The New York Times:

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/02/technology/uber-a-car-service-smartphone-app-plans-cheaper-service.html

 

16) Wheels of Tomorrow

A look at how digital technology will transform the automobile industry in coming years.

Link to article in InformationWeek:

http://www.informationweek.in/Software/12-07-03/Wheels_of_tomorrow.aspx

 

 

News Releases

1) Australia a Leader in Linked Tolling Technology

2) Cars That Tweet: #servicing_required

3) By 2017 60% of New Cars Shipping Globally Will Feature Connected Car Solutions

4) Citilog XCam-td Video Sensor to Collect Traffic Data at Service Stations

5) Pennsylvania DOT's 511PA Travel Information Website Reaches 2 Million Visits

 

 

Upcoming Events

Traffic Safety Expo – October 16-18 – Muscat, Oman

http://www.omantrafficsafety.com/2012/

 

 

Today in Transportation History    

1912 **100^th anniversary** William M. Burton applied for a patent of the thermal cracking process.  This significantly improved the amount of gasoline which could be produced from crude oil.

http://www.google.com/patents?id=Xl5iAAAAEBAJ&printsec=abstract&zoom=4#v=onepage&q&f=false

 

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[TCN] Monday, July 2, 2012

 

Transportation Communications Newsletter

 

Monday, July 2, 2012 – ISSN 1529-1057

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Iteris, Inc. is seeking a Transportation Engineer to join our team in Troy, Michigan. This position will support the traffic engineering and ITS project efforts in the local Michigan office in addition to other areas in the Heartland Region. Responsibilities will include a range of traffic operations, planning and ITS planning and design projects. Qualifications required:  BSCE, with a focus in Transportation, 3+ years of solid technical experience in traffic engineering/operations, transportation planning, ITS planning/design and 2+ years of transportation software skills. Completion of EI Exam, EIT or PE desired. If you are interested in being part of a team dedicated to excellence while making a profound difference and impact in the transportation industry, join Iteris. We offer a casual working environment, flexible work schedule, competitive salary and an outstanding benefits package. For more information and to submit your application visit us at: http://www.iteris.com.

 

 

CARTOGRAPHY

 

1) The Future of the Map Isn't a Map at All – It's Information

Link to article in The Atlantic:

http://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2012/06/the-future-of-the-map-isnt-a-map-at-all-its-information/259252/#

 

2) Google's Futuristic Map Plan

Link to video on Reuters TV:

http://www.reuters.com/video/2012/06/29/reuters-tv-googles-futuristic-map-plan-tech-tonic?videoId=236277783

 

GPS / NAVIGATION

 

3) Emerging GPS Rival Uses Wi-Fi and TV Signals to Navigate

Link to article on ZDNet:

http://www.zdnet.com/emerging-gps-rival-uses-wi-fi-and-tv-signals-to-navigate-7000000129/

 

4) In Traffic? Next Time, Use an App

Link to article in The New York Times:

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/01/automobiles/in-traffic-next-time-use-an-app.html

 

OTHER

 

5) Researchers Seek Solutions for Transportation Issues

Link to article in the Democrat and Chronicle:

http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20120701/BUSINESS/307010004/Researchers-seek-solutions-transportation-issues

 

SAFETY / SECURITY

 

6) Bill Requiring Bus-Safety Grades Passes Congress

Link to AP article:

http://online.wsj.com/article/AP79ac3d921aad408eb8b54506da632784.html

 

TELEMATICS

 

7) QNX: 'Deliver Features that Truly Engage Consumers'

Link to interview on Telematics Update:

http://analysis.telematicsupdate.com/infotainment/qnx-deliver-features-truly-engage-consumers

 

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

 

8) Kentucky Speedway Avoids Repeat of 2011's Traffic Issues

Link to article in The Cincinnati Enquirer:

http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20120701/SPT0601/307010051/Kentucky-Speedway-Quaker

 

9) Freeing Traffic Through the Air Waves in Nigeria

Link to article in This Day:

http://www.thisdaylive.com/articles/freeing-traffic-through-the-air-waves/118975/

 

10) Getting Information During Truck Wreck Difficult for Some California Commuters

Link to article in the Santa Cruz Sentinel:

http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/localnews/ci_20974700/getting-information-during-mondays-truck-wreck-difficult-some

 

VEHICLES

 

11) Japan Eyes Driverless Cars by Early 2020s

Link to The Car Tech blog on CNET:

http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13746_7-57464359-48/japan-eyes-driverless-cars-by-early-2020s/

 

12) Some Day, Your Car Could Tell You to Take a Chill Pill

Link to article in Forbes:

http://www.forbes.com/sites/jimhenry/2012/06/30/some-day-your-car-could-tell-you-to-take-a-chill-pill

 

13) Drivers Want Backup Cameras, Blind Spot Alerts

Link to article in USA Today:

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/06/drivers-want-backup-cameras-blind-spot-warnings/1

Link to news release: http://goo.gl/4Hszs

 

 

News Releases

1) New Guideline Helps States Better Collect Crash Data – Broader Distracted Driving Definition Included

2) Michigan DOT Improves Mi Drive Site for Motorists

3) Iowa DOT Launches 511 Mobile App

4) New Mexico DOT Launches NMRoads Mobile Travel App

5) 'Real-Time' Traffic Message Boards Debut Along I-93 in Massachusetts

6) Gas Prices are Down But So is Traffic this Independence Day

7) Trailer Telematics Increasingly Being Perceived as a Catalyst for Fleet Optimization, Finds Frost & Sullivan

8) Tennessee Uses iPad Technology for Faster Driver License Renewals

9) Track Heritage Locomotives, Report Safety Issues on Upgraded Norfolk Southern App)

 

 

Upcoming Events

2012 International Transportation Research Information Access Workshop – September 12-13 – Washington, DC

http://www.trb.org/Main/Blurbs/166276.aspx

 

 

Today in Transportation History    

1912 **100^th anniversary** The airship Akron exploded and crashed near Atlantic City, New Jersey.  All five people aboard the aircraft died. 

http://www3.gendisasters.com/new-jersey/2796/atlantic-city,-nj-akron-airship-disaster,-jul-1912

 

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