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Jumat, 24 April 2009

[TCN] Friday, April 24, 2009

Transportation Communications Newsletter

Friday, April 24, 2009 – ISSN 1529-1057

Public Meeting on IntelliDrive^SM Proof of Concept (POC) Results and Findings - May 19

The US Department of Transportation would like to invite you to the upcoming Public Meeting on IntelliDrive^SM Proof of Concept (POC) Results and Findings, which will take place on May 19 at the Sheraton Detroit Novi in Novi, Michigan. POC testing resulted in a number of interesting findings, which will shape the coming activities on the IntelliDrive^SM program. Key POC participants from government and industry will discuss the testing that took place and present their findings, recommendations, and lessons learned at this meeting, as well as the next steps for the IntelliDrive^SM program and the Michigan testbed. The results should also be of interest to industry representatives from the automakers and makers of after-market devices; federal, state, and local transportation officials; system integrators; information service providers; and university researchers. The event is free, however registration is required for participation. For more information on the meeting or to register, click here or contact Chris Lane at clane@itsa.org.

AVIATION

1) FAA's Bird Strike Database Goes Public

Link to ABC News story:

http://abcnews.go.com/Travel/story?id=7419909&page=1

Link to database: http://wildlife-mitigation.tc.faa.gov/public_html/index.html#access

2) US Airways Rejects PETA Seal Hunting Ad

Link to story in the Phoenix Business Journal:

http://phoenix.bizjournals.com/phoenix/stories/2009/04/20/daily66.html

Link to further information from People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals:

http://blog.peta.org/archives/2009/04/us_airways_peta.php

CAMERAS

3) In Arizona, Cameras that Nab Speeders Record a Murder, Too

Link to story in The Christian Science Monitor:

http://www.csmonitor.com/2009/0424/p02s06-usgn.html

ELECTRONIC TOLLING

4) Minnesota Rips Illinois Tollway About Drivers It Says Were Unfairly Ticketed

Attorney general demands agency update car registration data.

Link to story in the Chicago Tribune:

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chi-minnesota-illinois-tollway-2apr24,0,1750341.story

Link to news release from the Minnesota Attorney General:

http://www.ag.state.mn.us/Consumer/PressRelease/090424FaultyTollway.asp

GPS / NAVIGATION

5) Guide Dog GPS Device Up for Award

Link to BBC News story:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/wales/8015296.stm

6) GPS in Cars Can Save Time and Money

Link to column in U.S. News & World Report:

http://www.usnews.com/blogs/daves-download/2009/04/23/gps-in-cars-can-save-time-and-money.html

Link to news release from Navteq:

http://www.navteq.com/webapps/NewsUserServlet?action=NewsDetail&newsId=724&lang=en&englishonly=false

MARITIME

7) Nortel Reporting System Helps Protect Endangered Whale

Link to story in Washington Technology:

http://washingtontechnology.com/articles/2009/04/17/nortel-system-looks-to-protect-endangered-whale.aspx

OTHER

8) San Jose, California Street Lights Get Smarter

Link to story in Fortune:

http://money.cnn.com/2009/04/24/technology/street_lights_echelon.fortune/?postversion=2009042412

SAFETY / SECURITY

9) Digital IDs Make Clearing Customs Easier for US Citizens Traveling Abroad

Link to story in USA Today:

http://www.usatoday.com/travel/flights/2009-04-23-fastentry_N.htm

10) Feds Turn to 'Brain Music' to Boost Emergency Worker Performance

Link to story in Wired:

http://blog.wired.com/defense/2009/04/musical-mind-co.html

SPACE

11) NASA Astronaut Says He Will Twitter from Space

Link to story in Computerworld:

http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&articleId=9132051

TELEMATICS

12) Toyota Plans 'G-Book' Telematics Service in China

Link to story on Tech-On:

http://techon.nikkeibp.co.jp/english/NEWS_EN/20090423/169207/

TRANSIT

13) Los Angeles MTA Approves Spanish Translation of Gold Line

Link to story in the Los Angeles Times:

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2009/04/mta-approves-spanish-translation-of-gold-line.html

14) New Report Cites Nation's 'Transit Innovations'

Link to story in Progressive Railroading:

http://www.progressiverailroading.com/news/article.asp?id=20253

Link to report from the Environmental Defense Fund:

http://www.edf.org/page.cfm?tagID=38941&redirect=transit

15) iPhone App Showdown: Battle of the CTA Bus Trackers

Link to story on ARS Technica:

http://arstechnica.com/apple/reviews/2009/04/iphone-app-showdown-battle-of-the-cta-bus-trackers.ars

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

16) New Traffic Operations Center Opens for Western Australia Police

Link to story in The West Australian:

http://www.thewest.com.au/default.aspx?MenuID=77&ContentID=137946

VEHICLES

17) Vanity Plates Catch ACLU's Eye

Link to story in The Denver Post:

http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_12213302

News Releases

1) Speed Enforcement: Make Roads Safer and Increase the Number of Valid Reads

2) Cyprus Airport Guide Launched by Creators of the Successful Spanish Airport Guide

Upcoming Events

5^th International Driving Symposium on Human Factors in Driver Assessment, Training, and Vehicle Design – June 22-25 – Big Sky, Montana

http://ppc.uiowa.edu/driving-assessment/2009/

Friday Bonus

Don't worry…this does not smell like you think it does. Take a closer look.

http://commercial-archive.com/n1rv4n4g8/2008/octjpgs/NED_BAONTV_busreklames.jpg

Today in Transportation History

1834 – 175^th anniversary of the charter of the Long Island Rail Road.

http://www.mta.info/lirr/Video/175thAnniversary/

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Kamis, 23 April 2009

[TCN] Thursday, April 23, 2009

Transportation Communications Newsletter

Thursday, April 23, 2009 – ISSN 1529-1057

Registration is now open for IBTTA's Upcoming Summit — The Future of Tolling: ORT and the Path to Interoperability, June 14-16, 2009 in Tampa, FL

Join IBTTA in Tampa, FL and receive cutting-edge information from agencies and toll service providers around the globe on the latest in all-electronic tolling, toll traffic management, and achieving full interoperability. This is the only Summit in the world in 2009 focused on the critical topics of Open Road Tolling, All-Electronic Tolling and Interoperability and will feature more than 100 of our industry's most experienced and knowledgeable speakers, panelists and exhibitors. What matters most is your customer's experience driving your roads, the quality of service they receive during the payment process and your success in collecting those payments. Are your customers satisfied? Visit IBTTA's web si te to view the preliminary agenda and register today!

AVIATION

1) FAA Plan Would Require Alarms on Air Ambulances

Would warn pilot if helicopter is in danger of hitting the ground.

Link to story in USA Today:

http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2009-04-23-air-ambulance_N.htm

Link to FAA testimony at congressional hearing:

http://www.faa.gov/news/testimony/news_story.cfm?newsId=10497

BUSES

2) Taiwan Lawmakers Criticize 'Smart Bus' Plan

System to inform riders of arrival times called a waste of money.

Link to story in the Taipei Times:

http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2009/04/24/2003441897

CAMERAS

3) Traffic Camera Lawsuit Could Force Cleveland to Refund Millions in Fines

Link to story in The Plain Dealer:

http://www.cleveland.com/news/plaindealer/index.ssf?/base/cuyahoga/1240475581234500.xml&coll=2

4) Legislation Introduced in Ohio to Ban Red Light Cameras

Link to story in the Dayton Daily News:

http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/ohiopolitics/entries/2009/04/22/legislation_introduced_to_ban.html

5) Wisconsin Highway 172 Cameras Proving Useful in Emergencies

Link to story on WBAY-TV:

http://www.wbay.com/Global/story.asp?S=10233347

6) Pennsylvania DOT Adds Traffic Cameras on I-79

Link to story in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette:

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09113/964884-454.stm

PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION

7) Cities Track Stimulus Money on New Web Sites

Link to story in Washington Technology:

http://washingtontechnology.com/articles/2009/04/23/city-web-sites-are-tracking-stimulus-funds.aspx

RAILROADS

8) Remote Control is a Failure for Railroads

Link to commentary on Seeking Alpha:

http://seekingalpha.com/article/132466-remote-control-is-a-failure-for-railroads

ROADWAYS

9) Eye-Catching Highway Billboards in Newfoundland and Labrador to be Trashed

Link to CBC News story:

http://www.cbc.ca/canada/newfoundland-labrador/story/2009/04/22/highway-billboards-422.html

SAFETY / SECURITY

10) Satellite Tracking for School Buses in North Wales

Parents will be able to use satellite tracking to check their children are on the school bus, as part of a new pilot project.

Link to BBC News story:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/wales/8009624.stm

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

11) Beat the Traffic Embraces Bluetooth

Uses Wii remote for interactive reporting.

Link to story and video in Broadcasting & Cable:

http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/209798-NAB_2009_Beat_the_Traffic_Embraces_Bluetooth.php

VEHICLES

12) European Parliament Backs Strict Labeling for Tires

Link to story on EurActiv:

http://www.euractiv.com/en/transport/parliament-backs-strict-labelling-tyres/article-181540

News Releases

1) US DOT Requests Public Comments on ITS Program

2) 'Intelligent Transport Systems': Using Technology to Make EU Roads Safer

3) Urban Mobility: More EU Funding Wanted for Inner-City Transport Systems

4) SITA and Appear Deploy First Context-Aware Mobile Platform for Airlines and Airports

5) Kansas City Royals Enhance Fan Experience in New Kaufmann Stadium – Cisco StadiumVision System Will Include Traffic Updates

6) NTSB Acting Chairman Praises DOT Secretary for Release of Bird Strike Data, Suggestion for Mandatory Reporting

7) Ford's MyKey Teen Safety Technology Honored, Praised for Potential Life-Saving Benefits

Upcoming Events

FTA's Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Program Strategic Planning Workshop – May 6 – Chicago

http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/transport-communications-add/message/38

Today in Transportation History

1949 **60^th anniversary** - The People's Liberation Navy was founded in China.

http://www.straitstimes.com/Breaking%2BNews/Asia/Story/STIStory_366419.html

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Rabu, 22 April 2009

[TCN] Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Transportation Communications Newsletter

Wednesday, April 22, 2009 – ISSN 1529-1057

TIC for Traffic Plans and Simulation - Create and Operate with Live and Historic Data

TIC can be used in off-line mode with historic data to create, simulate, and compare pre-defined traffic plans for expected traffic situations. TIC can then be used in on-line mode with both live and historic data to monitor the network. Once a situation is identified, TIC can recommend the best plans to operators within minutes, and if an unexpected situation is identified, TIC can be used to create and recommend new traffic plans, such as during evacuations. TIC can consider the complete road network, traffic patterns, weather, work zones, social events, sensors, CO2, NOx, and particle emissions, and more. TIC is a commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) solution proven in over 100 projects operating worldwide, and can be deployed faster, more affordably, and with less risk than build-your-own solutions.

See the new TIC3 at GEWI booth #329 at the ITS America Conference or contact jim.oneill@gewi.com to discuss your requirements.

AVIATION

1) US Department of Transportation Reverses FAA on Bird Strike Data

Link to story in The Washington Post:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/04/22/AR2009042202057.html

Link to blog entry from Secretary of Transportation, Ray LaHood:

http://fastlane.dot.gov/2009/04/public-disclosure-is-our-job.html

2) FAA Video Makes Case for Air Traffic Control Revamp

Link to story in Wired:

http://blog.wired.com/cars/2009/04/faa-makes-case.html

3) Program Looks to Boost Image of Private Aviation

Link to story in the Wichita Business Journal:

http://www.bizjournals.com/wichita/stories/2009/04/20/daily20.html

Link to further information from the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association:

http://www.aopa.org/advocacy/articles/2009/090420gaservesamerica.html

4) Alaska Air Approved as First Airline to Conduct Own Required Navigation Performance Flight Validation

Link to story in Air Transport World Magazine:

http://atwonline.com/news/story.html?storyID=16354

OTHER

5) All States Now Have Stimulus-Tracking Web Sites

Link to story in Federal Computer Week:

http://fcw.com/articles/2009/04/20/news-recovery-links.aspx

SAFETY / SECURITY

6) Homeland Defense: Actions Needed to Address Management of Air Sovereignty Alert Operations to Protect US Airspace

Link to testimony from the US Government Accountability Office:

http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d09612t.pdf

TRANSIT

7) Interactive Maps Debut on Tokyo Subway

Link to IDG News Service story:

http://www.pcworld.com/article/163473/interactive_maps_debut_on_tokyo_subway.html

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

8) Virginia Officials Pull from Previous Incident to Streamline Response

Link to story in The Northern Virginia Daily:

http://www.nvdaily.com/news/2009/04/officials-pull-from-previous-incident-to.html

9) New South Wales Opposition Slams Slow F3 Response

Opponents say government took too long to respond to the traffic chaos caused by a fatal truck accident on a major freeway.

Link to story on 9News:

http://news.ninemsn.com.au/national/804839/nsw-opposition-slams-slow-f3-response

News Releases

1) Intelligent Transportation Society of America Introduces New Online Supplier Directory for ITS Industry

Upcoming Events

15^th International Conference on Urban Transport and the Environment – June 22-24 – Bologna, Italy

http://www.wessex.ac.uk/09-conferences/urban-transport-2009.html

Today in Transportation History

1969 **40^th anniversary** - Robin Knox-Johnston completed the first single-handed non-stop circumnavigation of the globe in a sailboat.

http://www.robinknox-johnston.co.uk/

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Selasa, 21 April 2009

[TCN] Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Transportation Communications Newsletter

Tuesday, April 21, 2009 – ISSN 1529-1057

Regular Registration Ends April 30 for ITS America's 2009 Annual Meeting & Exposition

The deadline to register at the regular registration rate for the 2009 Annual Meeting and Exposition of ITS America is rapidly approaching! Members of ITS America and public sector employees can register for $800.00 - that's a $100.00 discount off the late registration rate! Full registration includes admittance to all educational sessions, the exhibit hall, the Technology Showcase, and ITS America's networking events. With ITS America 2009 in the Metro Washington Area, this is a wonderful opportunity to interact with legislators on the federal, state, and local level to showcase ITS products and services. In addition to policy and technical sessions, the event will feature "city streets" vehicle and infrastructure technology demonstrations, a 150,000 square foot exhibit hall, tours of area transportation projects and facilities, and many other activities. Be sure to take advantage of these registration rates before they increase on May 1. For more information on registration packages and to register, click here.

AVIATION

1) Hudson Ditching Survivor Joins Overwhelming Public Opposition to FAA Bird Strike Data Secrecy

Link to AP story:

http://www.startribune.com/nation/43306877.html?elr=KArks:DCiUMEaPc:UiD3aPc:_Yyc:aULPQL7PQLanchO7DiUr

Link to all responses:

http://www.regulations.gov/fdmspublic/component/main?main=DocketDetail&d=FAA-2009-0245

2) Airline Leaders Shift Focus on Air Traffic Control Replacement

Link to story in USA Today:

http://www.usatoday.com/travel/news/2009-04-20-nextgen-air-traffic-control_N.htm

CAMERAS

3) Police: Suspect in Custody in Murder of Photo Radar Worker

Link to story in The Arizona Republic.