[TCN] Monday, June 25, 2012

 

Transportation Communications Newsletter

 

Monday, June 25, 2012 – ISSN 1529-1057

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Integrated Marketing and Public Information Officer - Orlando

 

This Orlando-based mid-level position manages integrated marketing and public information campaigns for state Departments of Transportation and transit agencies while also responding to Requests for Proposals (RFPs).  The right person for this position excels at managing large scale integrated marketing and public information campaigns. They'll also have a strong business sense and a track record of identifying and winning new work through responding to RFPs. This work is strategic and fast paced, requiring quick turn-around, precise attention to detail, and a good sense of humor. Responding to business development and client needs, including facilitating live media coverage, requires early morning, late night and occasional weekend hours. Regular travel will be required for client meetings, news events, and on-going outreach activities.  Knowledge of state DOTs, transit agencies, the FHWA, Intelligent Transportation Systems, and major media markets is a plus. Bachelor's degree required.

 

Global-5, Inc., is an Orlando based national award-winning integrated marketing, multimedia, public information, sponsorship sales firm serving transportation and transit clients. Global-5 is an EOE, offering a comprehensive health care and benefits package, including 401K profit sharing. Salary is commensurate with experience. After researching Global-5, please email your cover letter, portfolio, and resume to jenniluke@global-5.com.

 

BICYCLES

 

1) New Way-Finding System Considers New Haven, Connecticut Pedestrians, Bicyclists

Link to article in the New Haven Register:

http://nhregister.com/articles/2012/06/24/news/new_haven/doc4fe7c08b24fc0444143426.txt

 

CAMERAS

 

2) Video Monitor Tracks Drivers Taking Risks at Mer Rouge, Louisiana Train Crossing

Link to article in the Bastrop Daily Enterprise:

http://www.bastropenterprise.com/news/x1543986965/The-eyes-have-it

 

GPS / NAVIGATION

 

3) Why Proprietary In-Car Navigation Systems Need to Die

Link to blog on ZDNet:

http://www.zdnet.com/blog/perlow/why-proprietary-in-car-navigation-systems-need-to-die/20650

 

OTHER

 

4) Articles from FHWA's Focus

 -  Sharing Best Practices and Project Solutions Through the Construction Peer Network

http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/publications/focus/12jun/12jun02.cfm

 -  FHWA Introduces New Asset Management Website

http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/publications/focus/12jun/12jun03.cfm

 

SAFETY / SECURITY

 

5) Give States Money to Fight Distracted Driving? Congress Ponders

Link to article in the Los Angeles Times:

http://www.latimes.com/news/nation/nationnow/la-na-nn-distracted-driving-congress-20120622,0,1469237.story

 

6) At Houston Airport, TSA Tries Out Device that Targets Fake IDs

Link to article in the Houston Chronicle:

http://www.chron.com/news/article/TSA-using-device-in-Houston-that-spots-fake-IDs-3659381.php

 

7) Development of a Sensing Methodology for Intelligent and Reliable Work-Zone Hazard Awareness

Link to report from the Transportation Research Board:

http://www.trb.org/Main/Blurbs/167317.aspx

 

TELEMATICS

 

8) Hughes Telematics: A Seamless Journey 'From Drive to Park'

Link to interview on Telematics Update:

http://analysis.telematicsupdate.com/infotainment/hughes-telematics-seamless-journey-drive-park

 

TRANSIT

 

9) Presto Readers Failing Because Designers Made Wrong Assumption, Transit Commissioner Says

Link to article in the Ottawa Citizen:

http://www.ottawacitizen.com/news/Presto+readers+failing+because+designers+made+wrong+assumption+says+councillor/6827792/story.html

 

10) Cleveland RTA Says Fare Machines Don't Measure Up, So Supplier Won't Get Payment

Agency claims machines are too complicated for riders.

Link to article in The Plain Dealer:

http://www.cleveland.com/metro/index.ssf/2012/06/rta_says_fare_machines_dont_me.html

 

11) Groups Look to Rally Transit Riders, Businesses, Build Coalition

Link to article in The Tampa Tribune:

http://www2.tbo.com/news/business/2012/jun/24/groups-look-to-rally-riders-busineses-build-coalit-ar-419788/

 

12) Six New York City Subway Stations Get Free Wi-Fi

Link to story on NY1:

http://manhattan.ny1.com/content/top_stories/163696/free-wi-fi-goes-live-in-chelsea-subway-stations

 

VEHICLES

 

13) HELP Developing New Truck Screening System for Weigh Stations

Link to article in Heavy Duty Trucking:

http://www.truckinginfo.com/news/news-detail.asp?news_id=77303&news_category_id=6

 

14) In-Vehicle Siri Has Dealers, Consumers Buzzing

Link to article in Automotive News:

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120625/OEM06/120629948/1489

 

15) Electronic Proof of Car Insurance Authorized in Louisiana

Link to article in The Times-Picayune:

http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2012/06/electronic_proof_of_car_insura.html

 

16) Microsoft Connected Car Plans Include Kinect, WP8 and the Cloud

Link to blog on SlashGear:

www.slashgear.com/microsoft-connected-car-plans-include-kinect-wp8-and-the-cloud-25235418

 

WEATHER

 

17) Trip Planning and Weather on a Single Map – an Obvious and Helpful Combination

Link to article on Tnooz:

http://www.tnooz.com/2012/06/22/news/trip-planning-and-weather-on-a-single-map-an-obvious-and-helpful-combination

 

 

News Releases

1) Boston Logan International Airport Launches Bi-lingual Virtual Greeter from Tensator

2) Mediamobile Signs Contract with Trafficmaster to Enlarge Its European Coverage

3) Traffic Congestion Plummets Worldwide: Inrix Traffic Scorecard Provides a Revealing Look at Europe's Struggling Economies

4) In-Car Digital Displays Offer a $400 Million Revenue Opportunity Per Year)

 

 

Job Postings

 -  Assistant Transportation Engineer – Iteris – Troy, Michigan

https://www5.ultirecruit.com/ITE1000/JobBoard/JobDetails.aspx?__ID=*ADE543A4A1E9BDD7

 -  Director of Operations – Iteris – Kansas City, Missouri

https://www5.ultirecruit.com/ITE1000/JobBoard/JobDetails.aspx?__ID=*26AEB034346FB5F7

 

 

Upcoming Events

The Great American Trucking Show – August 23-25 – Dallas

http://www.gatsonline.com/

 

 

Today in Transportation History    

1997 **15^th anniversary** The unmanned supply ship Progress M-34 collided with the space station Mir.

http://youtu.be/lHsc2EekNJo

 

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[TCN] Friday, June 22, 2012

 

Transportation Communications Newsletter

 

Friday, June 22, 2012 – ISSN 1529-1057

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TCN Fund Drive

 

One of the things I like best about producing the TCN is that it allows me to stay on top of transportation news from around the world.  While there are negative stories I run across, they are outweighed by the positive articles about new technologies (see story #3), ways organizations are working together (story #11) and how even basic communications can save lives (story #8).  I hope that by sharing these articles daily I, in some small way, am able to influence the advancement of transportation by letting you see what others are doing and using these ideas in your own organization.  Twice a year I reach out for financial support to keep the TCN going.  This June is one of those times.  Please see below how you can help support the TCN.

 

 

AVIATION

 

1) Fasten Seatbelts for Chance to Win … an In-Flight Safety Video?

Link to article on Tnooz:

http://www.tnooz.com/2012/06/22/news/fasten-seatbelts-for-chance-to-win-an-in-flight-safety-video

 

CAMERAS

 

2) Granite City, Illinois Police Post Videos of Red-Light Runners on Facebook

Link to story on KTVI-TV:

http://fox2now.com/2012/06/20/facebook-posts-reveal-red-light-runners/

 

OTHER

 

3) Nanotech Paint Can Show Stress and Strain

Link to UPI article:

http://www.upi.com/Science_News/Technology/2012/06/21/Nanotech-paint-can-show-stress-and-strain/UPI-11081340307758/

 

4) Google Launches Fleet Management Service

Link to article on iTnews:

http://www.itnews.com.au/News/305908,google-launches-fleet-management-service.aspx

 

PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION

 

5) Bill Lets California DOT Skip Newspaper Notices

Link to AP article:

http://www.mercurynews.com/breaking-news/ci_20913909/bill-lets-caltrans-skip-newspaper-notices

 

6) New Jersey Senate Committee Approves Bill Creating 90-Day Freeze on Accident Report Release

Link to article in The Star-Ledger:

http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2012/06/senate_committee_approves_bill_2.html

 

SAFETY / SECURITY

 

7) TSA Wants Spyware to Screen Employees' Digital Activities for Leaks

Link to article on Nextgov:

http://www.nextgov.com/cio-briefing/2012/06/tsa-wants-spyware-screen-employees-digital-activities-leaks/56393/

 

8) New York MTA Launches Campaign to Stop Subway Riders from Crowding Platform Edge

Link to article in the New York Post:

http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/platform_shoo_QAzQle0nVwXCUsUoXRqAgL

 

TRANSIT

 

9) India's KSRTC Bets Big on Intelligent Transport System

Link to article in Daily News & Analysis:

http://www.dnaindia.com/bangalore/report_ksrtc-bets-big-on-intelligent-transport-system_1705261

 

10) Putting Bus Data at the Heart of an Integrated Transport System

Link to article in Local Transport Today:

http://www.transportxtra.com/magazines/local_transport_today/news/?ID=31077

 

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

 

11) Kentucky State Police Say Teamwork Key to Keep Speedway Traffic Flowing

Link to article in the Lexington Herald-Leader:

http://www.kentucky.com/2012/06/21/2233464/ky-speedway-announces-plan-to.html

 

VEHICLES

 

12) Automakers Must Adapt Business Models to Embrace Future Transport Systems

Link to article in Automotive News:

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120622/COPY01/306229900/1493

 

 

News Releases

1) New Road Safety Database for Latin America and the Caribbean

 

 

TCN Donations

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Upcoming Events

Webinar: The New National ITS Architecture's V7 – What's New and How to Use It – July 10

http://www.pcb.its.dot.gov/t3/s120710_its_arch_v7.asp

 

 

Friday Bonus  

You know those prototype vehicles you see at car shows?  Here are a few from the past that never made it into production.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/58187359@N00/7186188876

 

 

Today in Transportation History    

1962 **50^th anniversary** An Air France flight crashed while landing at Guadeloupe.  All 113 people aboard the aircraft were killed.

http://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=19620622-0

 

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[TCN] Thursday, June 21, 2012

 

Transportation Communications Newsletter

 

Thursday, June 21, 2012 – ISSN 1529-1057

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INRIX Webinar: Real-Time Traffic Data Quality Assurance Program, June 28

 

The Quality Assurance program will embed data validation in INRIX's data license contracts, with experienced independent validators using proven and well documented methods established and used by the I-95 Corridor Coalition over the past four years. Find out how a QA Program would be created and executed for your agency. Register now for the June 28, 1:30 - 3:00 pm EDT webinar.  

 

 

AVIATION

 

1) Report: FAA Test Questions Should be Public

Link to article on AVweb:

http://www.avweb.com/avwebflash/news/Report_FAATestQuestionsShouldBePublic_206852-1.html

 

2) India Airports Upgrade Traffic Control System

Link to IANS article:

http://gulfnews.com/news/world/india/india-airports-upgrades-traffic-control-system-1.1038444

 

3) Anheuser-Busch Files to Trademark 42 US Airport Codes

Link to story on Fox News:

http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2012/06/20/anheuser-busch-trademarks-42-us-airport-codes/

 

4) 'Active Collaboration' Key to Improving Door-to-Door Experience

Link to article on Future Travel Experience:

http://www.futuretravelexperience.com/2012/06/active-collaboration-key-to-improving-door-to-door-experience/

 

CAMERAS

 

5) City Audit Details Flaws in Seattle Police In-Car Video System, Recommends Fixes

Link to article in The Seattle Times:

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2018484869_dashcam21m.html

Link to report: http://www.seattle.gov/audit/docs/SPDICVFinalReport062012.pdf

 

CARTOGRAPHY

 

6) Demand Still High for West Virginia's Printed Maps

Link to article in the Charleston Daily Mail:

http://www.dailymail.com/News/201206170142

 

7) The Next Generation of Maps

Link to NPR's On Point:

http://onpoint.wbur.org/2012/06/21/maps

 

ELECTRONIC TOLLING

 

8) 3M to Expand Electronic Tolling Business with Purchase of Federal Signal Technologies Group

Link to article in The Journal of Commerce:

http://www.joc.com/technology/3m-acquire-fstech-expand-electronic-tolling

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

 

OTHER

 

9) Traffic Technology International – June/July 2012

Link to magazine:

http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/10ff2962

 

PARKING

 

10) Mobile Parking Service Pango Makes Official US Debut with New App, 'Smart Garage' in New York City

Link to article on TechCrunch:

http://techcrunch.com/2012/06/20/mobile-parking-service-pango-makes-official-u-s-debut-with-new-app-smart-garage-in-nyc/

 

PEDESTRIANS

 

11) Utah Legislators Decline to Outlaw 'Distracted Walking'

Link to article in The Salt Lake Tribune:

http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/news/54341539-78/uta-bill-data-distracted.html.csp

 

12) Smart Pavement Will Tell You the Weather, Offer Coupons

Link to article in Fast Company:

http://www.fastcoexist.com/1680034/smart-pavement-will-tell-you-the-weather-offer-coupons

 

RAILROADS

 

13) California High-Speed Rail Aiming to Take Its Message Viral

Link to article on Transportation Nation:

http://transportationnation.org/2012/06/21/california-high-speed-rail-wants-you-to-know/

 

SAFETY / SECURITY

 

14) GPS Study Show Drivers Will Slow Down, at a Cost

Link to story on NPR's Morning Edition:

http://www.npr.org/2012/06/21/155454615/gps-study-shows-drivers-will-slow-down-at-a-cost

 

15) Survey: Majority of Americans Unaware of Local Emergency Communications

Link to article on SecurityInfoWatch:

http://www.securityinfowatch.com/news/10732788/survey-majority-of-americans-unaware-of-local-emergency-communications

 

TELEMATICS

 

16) Bus Operator RATP London United Reports Improved Safety, Lower Fuel Costs on MiX Telematics Project

Link to article in Transport Engineer:

http://www.transportengineer.org.uk/article/43199/RATP-cuts-claims-and-fuel-costs-on-MiX-Telematics-project-.aspx

 

TRANSIT

 

17) Online Bus Tracker Attracts Modest Number of New Riders in Chicago

Link to article in Forbes:

http://www.forbes.com/sites/jeffmcmahon/2012/06/21/bus-tracker-attracts-new-riders/

 

18) Quest to Find Voice for Queensland's Gold Coast Light Rail

Link to article in the Gold Coast Bulletin:

http://www.goldcoast.com.au/article/2012/06/18/425455_gold-coast-lead-story.html

 

VEHICLES

 

19) Microsoft Adds Car Integration in Windows Phone 8

Link to article on CEoutlook:

http://www.ceoutlook.com/2012/06/21/microsoft-adds-car-integration-in-windows-phone-8/

 

 

News Releases

1) Mobile Apps Transform How Airlines Do Business

2) ERTICO - ITS Europe Hosts Annual General Assembly and Appoints New Chair of Supervisory Board

3) New York MTA Introduces New EZTravel App for Bridges and Tunnels

4) Alabama DOT Premiers New Road Conditions Web Page

5) New Texas DOT Online Application Provides Real-Time Travel Information

6) Winners Selected for National FAA Design Competition for Universities

7) Detroit Metro Airport to Launch Free Wireless Internet Option for Travelers

8) Interactive Transit Mapping and Analysis Solution

9) Boeing Announces Air Traffic Management Research Collaboration in Poland

10) SITA Lab Invites Airlines to Trial New API Platform

11) Munich Airport Offers New App for Air Travelers

12) China Airlines Launches New Mobile Services

13) WestJet Introduces Redesigned Self-Service Tools

14) Gatwick Airport Opens Online Gateway to South East England

15) Carson City's Transit Agency Uses RouteMatch Software's End-to-End ITS Solution to Deliver Integrated Paratransit, Fixed Route and Traveler Information Services

16) US DOT and Veterans Affairs Unveil Web Portal to Help Veterans Find Transportation Jobs

17) State of Colorado Wins Silver Communicator Award for 'Save Time, Renew Online' Campaign with Guy VROOM

 

 

Job Postings

 -  ITS Project Manager-Transportation/Traffic Engineer – Atkins North America – Richmond, Virginia

https://atkinsglobal.taleo.net/careersection/jobdetail.ftl?job=74480

 -  ITS Senior Traffic Design Engineer – Atkins North America – Tampa, Florida

https://atkinsglobal.taleo.net/careersection/jobdetail.ftl?job=68080

 -   Senior Tolls Analyst II – Atkins North America – Atlanta, Georgia

https://atkinsglobal.taleo.net/careersection/jobdetail.ftl?job=83920

 

 

Upcoming Events

Workshop: Information and Reservation Services for Safe and Secure Parking of Trucks and Commercial Vehicles – June 28 – Brussels

http://ec.europa.eu/transport/its/events/2012-06-28-workshop_en.htm

 

 

Today in Transportation History    

1942 **70^th anniversary** A Japanese submarine attacked Fort Stevens in Oregon during World War II. 

http://www.beachconnection.net/news/battruss061912_510.php

 

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