Thursday, February 22, 2007

Transportation Communications Newsletter

Thursday, February 22, 2007 -- ISSN 1529-1057

Bernie Wagenblast Voice Services

You probably know me best through the TCN but what you might not realize is that I had my start in broadcasting and have continued to use my voice for a number of projects. Among those for whom I've provided my voice are the Port Authority of NY & NJ, TransCore, the City of Laredo, and the New York State Thruway. Each day thousands hear my announcements on AirTrain at Newark and JFK airports.

If your company or agency should need a friendly, professional voice for a phone system, Web site, video, PowerPoint presentation or just about anything else, please let me know. In most cases distance isn't an issue since recordings can be sent via e-mail or on a CD. To learn more, please visit http://transportcommunications.googlepages.com/berniewagenblastvoiceservices or drop me a note at i95berniew@aol.com.


1) Report Blames Pennsylvania DOT, State Police and State Emergency Management for Storm Problems
Link to story in The Patriot-News:
http://www.pennlive.com/news/patriotnews/index.ssf?/base/news/1172115611263050.xml&coll=1

2) Incident at Dallas/Fort Worth Airport Spurs Retraining of Controllers
Pilot denied emergency landing request.
Link to story and video report on WFAA-TV:
http://www.wfaa.com/sharedcontent/dws/news/localnews/stories/022107dnmetairport.1435bba.html (may require free registration)

3) Now, SMS Will Alert You about Traffic Violations in Dubai
Link to story in the Khaleej Times:
http://www.khaleejtimes.com/DisplayArticleNew.asp?xfile=data/theuae/2007/February/theuae_February698.xml§ion=theuae&col=

4) Stamford, Connecticut May Put Traffic Camera Feeds Online
Link to story in The Advocate:
http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/news/local/scn-sa-cameras5feb22,0,2307663.story?coll=stam-news-local-headlines

5) Human Error and Road Transport – A Framework for an Error Tolerant Road Transport System
Link to reports from the Monash University Accident Research Centre:
http://www.monash.edu.au/muarc/reports/muarc256.pdf (Phase 1)
http://www.monash.edu.au/muarc/reports/muarc257.pdf (Phase 2)


News Releases

1) New eSafety and eCall Brochures
http://www.ertico.com/en/news_and_events/ertico_newsroom/new_esafety_and_ecall_brochures.htm

2) Ohio DOT Signs Traffic.com to Provide Traffic Data Services
http://home.businesswire.com/portal/site/google/index.jsp?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20070222005885&newsLang=en

3) Cars and Notebook PCs Add to Robust Demand for Cellular Communications Capabilities, says Berg Insight
http://www.tekrati.com/research/News.asp?id=8533

4) Industry First RV Park and Campground GPS Points-Of-Interest File Immediately Available from GoCampingAmerica.com and GPS POI US, LLC
http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/2/prweb506616.htm


Upcoming Events
American Association of Port Authorities Spring Conference – March 19-20 – Washington, DC
http://www.aapa-ports.org/Programs/seminarschedule.cfm?ItemNumber=1130


Today in Transportation History
1907 **100th anniversary** - The first cabs with meters began operating in London.
http://knowledgeoflondon.com/taxis.html

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