Friday, August 31, 2007

Transportation Communications Newsletter

Friday, August 31, 2007 -- ISSN 1529-1057

1) ITT Gets Contract to Revamp US Air Traffic Control
Link to Reuters story:
http://www.reuters.com/article/tnBasicIndustries-SP/idUSN3046458220070830
Link to news release from the Federal Aviation Administration:
http://www.faa.gov/news/press_releases/news_story.cfm?newsId=9452
Link to news release from ITT:
http://vocuspr.vocus.com/VocusPR30/Newsroom/Query.aspx?SiteName=ITTNew&Entity=PRAsset&SF_PRAsset_PRAssetID_EQ=138753&XSL=PressRelease&Cache=False

2) Cell Carriers Fined Over Missed e-911 Deadlines
Link to CNET News story:
http://news.com.com/8301-10784_3-9769449-7.html
Link to news release from the Federal Communications Commission:
http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-276351A1.pdf

3) E-ZPass Records Popping Up in Trials
Link to story in The Baltimore Sun:
http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/local/harford/bal-md.ha.ezpass31aug31,0,2897681.story (may require free registration)

4) Moscow Metro to Adopt Phone-Swipe Turnstiles
Link to story in The Moscow Times:
http://www.moscowtimes.ru/stories/2007/08/31/012.html

5) Results of CVIS Survey Launched
Report examines European motorists’ opinions of current and future safety systems.
Link to story from ERTICO:
http://www.ertico.com/en/news_and_events/ertico_newsroom/project_news_results_of_the_cvis_survey_launched.htm
Link to survey results:
http://www.cvisproject.org/en/publications/racc_surveys.htm

6) US Airways’ Web Site Gets Major Makeover
Link to story in The Arizona Republic:
http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/business/articles/0830biz-usaweb0831.html
Link to US Airways site: http://www.usairways.com/awa/

7) TomTom GPS Now Offers Voice Recognition
Link to story in PC World:
http://www.pcworld.com/article/id,136607-c,gpsreceivers/article.html
Link to news release from TomTom:
http://www.tomtom.com/news/category.php?ID=4&NID=394&Lid=1&TT=7a1281a6%3Ababa37bd%3A00000000%3A00000000%3A00000000%3A00000000%3A9gg9nkgabaaoetoc78o38dfgp1


News Releases

1) The First Global Positioning System Block IIF Satellite Completes Initial Integrated System Testing
http://www.losangeles.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123066503

2) New Westpark Tollway Cameras Offer Traffic Relief in Houston
http://www.newsrouter.com/NewsRouter_Uploads/6/2007-08-31%20Westpark%20Cameras%20added.pdf
Link to Westpark Tollway cameras:
http://traffic.houstontranstar.org/cctv/transtar/by_roadway.html?mnu=freeway&rd=Westpark_Tollway

3) Washington State DOT’s New Cameras Bring a Clearer Picture of Vancouver Area Traffic
http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/08/30_I5VancouverCamera.htm
Link to cameras: http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/traffic/vancouver/

4) New New York State Web Site on Bridge Conditions is Expanded
https://www.nysdot.gov/portal/page/portal/news/press-releases/2007/2007-08-30
Link to site: https://www.nysdot.gov/portal/page/portal/main/bridgedata


Upcoming Events
ITS Maryland 12th Annual Meeting – September 11-12 – Linthicum, Maryland
http://www.itsmd.org/index.php?page_id=11


Friday Bonus
Ever wonder what pilots due to pass the time on a long flight?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEIB4baOSd8


Today in Transportation History
1997 **10th anniversary** - Princess Diana died in a Paris auto crash.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/onthisday/hi/dates/stories/august/31/newsid_2510000/2510615.stm

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Thursday, August 30, 2007

Transportation Communications Newsletter

Thursday, August 30, 2007 -- ISSN 1529-1057

IBTTA 75th Annual Meeting & Exhibition

Join IBTTA on October 7-10, 2007 in Vienna, AUSTRIA for the 75th Annual Meeting & Exhibition. The theme, Tolling: the Art of the Possible will be celebrated in this extraordinary city with focus on strategies and solutions to promote economic growth, improve mobility, enhance the quality of life and save lives. Download the full program, take advantage of early bird rates and learn about all the details of the event at http://www.ibtta.org/Events/eventdetail.cfm?ItemNumber=2096. Celebrate 75 years of Driving Change with IBTTA this fall! Don’t miss this one!!


1) Central Florida 511 Info is Nearly Back Up to Speed
Link to story in the Orlando Sentinel:
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/features/consumer/orl-511system3007aug30,0,922319.story

2) Car Cameras Get Candid Approval as Car Buyers Seek Extra Views
Link to story in USA Today:
http://www.usatoday.com/money/autos/2007-08-29-car-cameras_N.htm?csp=N008

3) South Orange County, California’s Traffic Gets a New Way of Seeing the Big Picture
A tour of the California Highway Patrol’s new traffic management center.
Link to story and video in The Orange County Register:
http://www.ocregister.com/news/center-roads-freeways-1835467-traffic-giant (may require free registration)

4) Traffic Problem Finds Cell Phone Solution
Phone traffic used as proxy for people traffic.
Link to story in Computerworld:
http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&taxonomyName=databases&articleId=9033738&taxonomyId=53&intsrc=kc_feat

5) Data on 313 Minnesota Bridges Now Online
Information posted by environmental advocacy group.
Link to story in the Star Tribune:
http://www.startribune.com/10204/story/1390866.html
Link to additional details from the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy:
http://www.mncenter.org/minnesota_center_for_envi/2007/08/new-mcea-data-r.html#more

6) Could Smiles Stop Speeding?
Sign flashes a smile or unhappy face depending upon the drivers’ speed.
Link to story in the Norwich Evening News:
http://www.eveningnews24.co.uk/content/news/story.aspx?brand=ENOnline&category=News&tBrand=ENOnline&tCategory=news&itemid=NOED30%20Aug%202007%2009%3A55%3A19%3A640


News Releases

1) Networks: Bashing Airlines Is Just the Ticket
http://www.businessandmedia.org/articles/2007/20070829144000.aspx


Upcoming Events
National Traffic Management & Work Zone Safety Conference – October 9-12 – Fort Lauderdale, Florida
http://www.artba.org/meetings_events/2007/NTMWZSC


Today in Transportation History
1957 **50th anniversary** - The Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis (NC&StL) was officially merged into the Louisville & Nashville.
http://railga.com/ncsl.html

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Wednesday, August 29, 2007

Transportation Communications Newsletter

Wednesday, August 29, 2007 -- ISSN 1529-1057

1) As Red-Light Camera Trend Picks Up, Texas Law Set to Change
Cities say violations down, but revenue too; now state to get a cut.
Link to story in The Dallas Morning News:
http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/dn/latestnews/stories/082907dnmetredlights.256f857.html

2) Track Repairs Force More Long Island Rail Road Delays
Renewed criticisms that the railroad does not warn passengers early enough about delays.
Link to story in Newsday:
http://www.newsday.com/news/local/transportation/ny-lilirr285349061aug28,0,4507207.story

3) Sensors and InsensibilityState is asked to pay for traffic info taxpayers already funded.
Link to editorial in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
http://www.ajc.com/opinion/content/opinion/stories/2007/08/28/trafficed_0829.html (may require free registration)

4) Volkswagen and Apple Discuss Possible ‘iCar’ Project
Link to AP story:
http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2007/08/29/business/EU-FIN-COM-Germany-VW-iCar.php

5) Rensellaer Polytechnic Institute Uses State Fair Travelers to Test Traffic Management Devices
Link to story in The Business Review:
http://www.bizjournals.com/albany/stories/2007/08/27/daily17.html

6) Wireless Sensors to Modernize Parking
Link to story in Wi-Fi Planet:
http://www.wi-fiplanet.com/columns/article.php/3696701


News Releases

1) Volvo Helps Prevent Rear-End Impacts
http://www.easier.com/view/News/Motoring/Volvo/article-136584.html

2) Mercedes-Benz USA Offers a First for US Drivers: Destinations Straight From Internet to Car
http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/news_press_release,168374.shtml

3) Powerful Tool Crunches Commutes - Software crafts alternate routes for troubled commuters, predicts best time to hit the road
http://www.nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=103087&org=NSF&from=news


Upcoming Events
Smart Card Alliance Annual Conference 2007 – October 9-11 – Boston
http://guest.cvent.com/EVENTS/Info/Summary.aspx?i=a0faa180-89a7-426b-8de3-1bde32292b06


Today in Transportation History
1907 **100th anniversary** - Collapse of the Quebec Bridge. Seventy-five workers died in the tragedy.
http://books.google.com/books?id=CywAAAAAMAAJ&pg=RA2-PA220&dq=autocar+magazine&ie=ISO-8859-1#PPA1,M1

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Tuesday, August 28, 2007

Transportation Communications Newsletter

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 -- ISSN 1529-1057

IBTTA 75th Annual Meeting & Exhibition

Join IBTTA on October 7-10, 2007 in Vienna, AUSTRIA for the 75th Annual Meeting & Exhibition. The theme, Tolling: the Art of the Possible will be celebrated in this extraordinary city with focus on strategies and solutions to promote economic growth, improve mobility, enhance the quality of life and save lives. Download the full program, take advantage of early bird rates and learn about all the details of the event at http://www.ibtta.org/Events/eventdetail.cfm?ItemNumber=2096. Celebrate 75 years of Driving Change with IBTTA this fall! Don’t miss this one!!


1) Some Washington State Ferries are Still Waiting for Wi-Fi
Link to story in the Seattle Post-Intelligencer:
http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/local/329238_ferry28.html

2) Cell Phones Swamping California’s 911 System
Link to story in the Los Angeles Times:
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-911cell26aug26,1,2774267.story

3) TransLink System Set for September Launch in Bay Area
Link to story in the Marin Independent Journal:http://www.marinij.com/marin/ci_6736852

4) Car Tech for the Masses
Link to CNET News story:
http://news.com.com/2300-11389_3-6204815-1.html?tag=newsmap

5) Are Drivers Ready for High-Tech Onslaught?
Link to ZDNet News story:
http://news.zdnet.com/2100-9595_22-6204706.html

6) US Coast Guard Divides Vessel Tracking Project
Link to story in Washington Technology:
http://www.washingtontechnology.com/online/1_1/31315-1.html

7) Airport Radar Soon a Blip in History
Link to story in USA Today:
http://www.usatoday.com/travel/flights/2007-08-27-airport-radar_N.htm

8) Device Keeps Deer Off Roadways
Link to story in the Burlington County Times:
http://www.phillyburbs.com/pb-dyn/news/112-08272007-1398249.html
Link to further information from JAFA Technologies:
http://www.jafatech.com/highlights.htm#Wildlife%20Crossing%20Guard

9) Stuck in a Storm
A review of the communications breakdown following a snowstorm in Pennsylvania.
Link to story in Government Technology:
http://www.govtech.com/gt/129729?topic=117693


News Releases

1) Traffic.com Expands City Offerings in Time for Labor Day Road Trips
http://money.cnn.com/news/newsfeeds/articles/prnewswire/AQTU07028082007-1.htm

2) Volvo Launches Technology to Alert Tired and Distracted Drivers
http://www.easier.com/view/News/Motoring/Volvo/article-136587.html


Upcoming Events
2007 National Rural ITS Conference – October 7-10 – Traverse City, Michigan
http://www.nritsconference.org/


Today in Transportation History
1907 **100th anniversary** - The American Messenger Company is founded in Seattle. The company later became United Parcel Service.
http://www.ups.com/content/us/en/about/history/1929.html

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Monday, August 27, 2007

Transportation Communications Newsletter

Monday, August 27, 2007 -- ISSN 1529-1057

Congressman Rush Holt (D-NJ) to Headline ITS America’s Business Leadership Conference Luncheon

Rep. Rush Holt (D-NJ), a member of the Congressional ITS Caucus, will be the keynote speaker at a luncheon being held during ITS America’s Business Leadership Conference at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center on Tuesday, September 11, 2007. The Business Leadership Conference will feature a prestigious group of industry leaders who will address a broad range of issues such as: Innovative Approaches for ITS Funding, Legislative and Public Policy Issues, Future of Transportation, and China and the Global Economy. The deadline to register is August 31. To view a copy of the preliminary program, visit www.itsa.org/business_leadership.html.


1) Washington State’s Dire I-5 Traffic Warnings: We’ve Been Down this Road
Link to story in The Seattle Times:
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2003852626_closurehistory25m.html

2) Spending to Spread Word of Bay Bridge Closure Pushes $1 Million
Link to story in the San Jose Mercury News:
http://www.mercurynews.com/breakingnews/ci_6725933

3) Overhaul of US Air Traffic System Nears Key Step
Satellite network projected to cut flight delays but may take years to complete.
Link to story in The Washington Post:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/08/26/AR2007082601304.html

4) Traffic? Tell Them About It
A look at Shadow Traffic/Metro Networks’ traffic reporting operation in the New York City area.
Link to story in The New York Times:
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/08/26/nyregion/nyregionspecial2/26Rtraffic.html?ex=1345694400&en=6505bbc409344705&ei=5124&partner=permalink&exprod=permalink
Tales of Spotting Snarls From Above
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/08/26/nyregion/nyregionspecial2/26Rair.html?ref=nyregionspecial2

5) The End of Traffic Jams?
Innovative study suggests scientific solutions to global transport problems within the next 50 years.
Link to story in The Observer:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2007/aug/26/climatechange.sciencenews

6) Device Locates Polluting Cars
Sensor measures vehicle emissions, snaps a photo of license plate and a letter is sent to “gross polluters.”
Link to story in the Press-Telegram:
http://www.presstelegram.com/news/ci_6727872
Link to additional information from the South Coast Air Quality Management District:
http://www.aqmd.gov/news1/2007/remotesensingfactsheet.html

7) Airlines Body Bids Farewell to Paper Tickets
Link to Reuters story:
http://news.com.com/Airlines+body+bids+farewell+to+paper+tickets/2100-1038_3-6204684.html?tag=nefd.top

8) Illinois Governor Signs Roadside Marker Bill
New law will provide families with a way to memorialize the loss of a loved one who died because someone else was driving while drunk.
Link to story in The State Journal-Register:
http://www.sj-r.com/News/stories/14953.asp

9) Traffic Meeting Media Ban to be Reviewed by New South Wales Roads and Traffic Authority
Link to IBN News story:
http://ibnnews.org/local/traffic_meeting_media_ban_review_24807_9084557845787_000000.html

10) New I-70 Web Site Offers Action Alerts, E-Newsgroup Signup
Link to story in the Summit Daily News:
http://www.summitdaily.com/article/20070826/NEWS/108260059
Link to I-70 Coalition site: http://www.i70solutions.org/

11) NOAA Tests Vessel Exploring Unknown Parts of the Ocean
Ship uses high-speed Internet communications to connect with experts on land.
Link to AP story:
http://www.usatoday.com/tech/science/2007-08-24-ocean-explorer_N.htm
Link to further information from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration:
http://www.oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/explorations/07blacksea/welcome.html

12) Council Erects Signs that Tells Drivers: Don’t Trust Your Satnav
Link to story in the Daily Mail:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=478073&in_page_id=1770

13) As Web Fuels Bike Thefts, Victims Turn Vigilantes
Link to story in The Washington Post:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/08/25/AR2007082501363.html (free registration required)

14) At 30,000 Feet, Finding a Captive Audience for Advertising
Link to story in The New York Times:
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/08/27/business/media/27ad.html?ex=1345867200&en=953438d112c3da12&ei=5090&partner=rssuserland&emc=rss

15) Your Ad Here on My SUV? And You’ll Pay?
Link to story in The New York Times:
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/08/27/business/media/27wrap.html?ex=1345867200&en=dfdb5a654108c870&ei=5090&partner=rssuserland&emc=rss


News Releases

1) Seattle-Tacoma Airport Adds Check-in Kiosks in Parking Garage
http://www.portseattle.org/seatac/traveler/theairlines.shtml


Job Posting
- Computer Engineer – US DOT Volpe Center – Cambridge, Massachusetts
http://jobsearch.usajobs.opm.gov/getjob.asp?JobId=61572776&AVSDM=8%2F27%2F2007+2%3A50%3A19+PM


Upcoming Events
Wisconsin Statewide Traffic Incident Management Conference – October 30-31 – Appleton, Wisconsin
http://www.smartways.org/Statewide_TIM_Conference/2007/2007_TIM_conference.html


Today in Transportation History
1859 – The world’s first successful oil well strikes oil near Titusville, Pennsylvania.
http://www.drakewell.org/

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Friday, August 24, 2007

Transportation Communications Newsletter

Friday, August 24, 2007 -- ISSN 1529-1057

1) Digital Billboard Plan Stirs Debate in Texas
Link to story in the Houston Chronicle:
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/politics/5079900.html

2) Google May Start New York Transit Guide to Boost Ads
Link to Bloomberg story:
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601103&sid=aslR2A2kKcuY&refer=news

3) Virginia DOT Studies Flashing LED Stop Signs and Optical Illusions
Link to story in TechJournal South:
http://www.techjournalsouth.com/news/article.html?item_id=3762

4) Innovation Needed to Replace Aging Bridges, Reduce Bay Area Traffic Congestion
Wi-fi on transit, virtual toll booths offered as potential answers.
Link to commentary in the San Francisco Chronicle:
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2007/08/24/EDF7RM13D.DTL

5) South Carolina Putting GPS Tracking on All School Buses
Link to story on WSPA-TV:
http://www.wspa.com/midatlantic/spa/news.apx.-content-articles-SPA-2007-08-24-0013.html

6) Smart Streets for Mesa, Arizona?
Link to story in The Arizona Republic:
http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/0824mr-trans0824.html

7) Traffic Monitoring Data: Successful Strategies in Collection and Analysis
Link to article in the Transportation Research Circular:
http://onlinepubs.trb.org/onlinepubs/circulars/ec120.pdf


News Releases

) Traffic Technologies, Inc. Develops Mobile E-ZPass Unit to Manage Great New York State Fair Parking
http://www.t-t-i.com/pdf/TTI_MEU_Release_20070824.pdf


Upcoming Events
From Data to Travel Information… How to Get There & Bringing Together Airport and Ground Transportation Information Systems – October 24-25 – Baltimore
http://i95coalition.org/PDF/Meetings/TIS/TISForum10-2007/From%20Data%20to%20Travel%20Information%20How%20to%20Get%20There%20notice%20and%20registration%20Oct%2007%20registration%2010%20Aug%2007.doc
http://i95coalition.org/PDF/Meetings/TIS/TISForum10-2007/Bringing%20Together%20Airport%20and%20Ground%20Transportation%20Information%20Systems-Oct%2007-registration%20010aug07.doc


Friday Bonus
If beer companies sponsored traffic reports, this is how the ads might sound.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=9d03gH_cFfI


Today in Transportation History
1945 – The last M24 Chaffee light tank is built by Cadillac.
http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/land/m24.htm

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Thursday, August 23, 2007

Transportation Communications Newsletter

Thursday, August 23, 2007 -- ISSN 1529-1057

IBTTA 75th Annual Meeting & Exhibition

Join IBTTA on October 7-10, 2007 in Vienna, AUSTRIA for the 75th Annual Meeting & Exhibition. The theme, Tolling: the Art of the Possible will be celebrated in this extraordinary city with focus on strategies and solutions to promote economic growth, improve mobility, enhance the quality of life and save lives. Download the full program, take advantage of early bird rates and learn about all the details of the event at http://www.ibtta.org/Events/eventdetail.cfm?ItemNumber=2096. Celebrate 75 years of Driving Change with IBTTA this fall! Don’t miss this one!!


1) Raytheon, XM Satellite Radio Bid to Modernize Air Traffic System
Link to story in The Boston Globe:
http://www.boston.com/business/technology/articles/2007/08/23/raytheon_xm_bid_to_modernize_air_traffic_system/

2) Microsoft ‘Tellme’ May Rival OnStar
Link to Bloomberg story:
http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/business/328513_msfttellme22.html?source=rss

3) Glitch Allowed Free Rides with T Passes in Boston
Link to story in The Boston Globe:
http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2007/08/23/glitch_allowed_free_rides_with_t_passes/

4) Vermont to Develop Secure Driver IDs
Will be used in lieu of passports at Canadian border.
Link to story in the Rutland Herald:
http://www.rutlandherald.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070822/NEWS03/708220373/1004/NEWS03

5) First Responders Testing a Video Game to Prepare for Emergencies
Link to AP story:
http://www.mercurynews.com/news/ci_6689184

6) Smart Cars: Will They Save Us from Bad Driving?
Link to column on CNBC:
http://www.cnbc.com/id/20407935

7) Problem with Sprint 511 Calls in Tennessee Routed to Georgia 511 Cleared Up
Link to story in the Knoxville News Sentinel:
http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2007/aug/23/problem-with-sprint-511-calls-routed-to-ga-up/

8) Bridge Safety Focus of Research
Clarkson University professor helps establish sensor network to detect flaws in spans.
Link to AP story:
http://timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=616238&category=STATE&newsdate=8/23/2007
Link to video report on News 10:
http://news10now.com/content/top_stories/default.asp?ArID=115743
Link to news release from Clarkson University:
http://www.clarkson.edu/news/view.php?id=1836

9) A Finger on Security
UK company launches fingerprint recognition biometric immobilizer that can be fitted to any car.
Link to story in Auto Express:
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/autoexpressnews/209962/biometric_immobiliser.html


Solicitation
- Sponsors for Celebration of Maryland Highway System Centennial – The Maryland Public Television Foundation
http://www.cathygillen.com/docs/MarketingOpportunity.doc
http://www.cathygillen.com/docs/Centennial_Sponsor_Chart_8_16_07.pdf


Upcoming Events
American Public Transportation Association Annual Meeting – October 7-10 – Charlotte, North Carolina
http://www.apta.com/conferences_calendar/annual


Today in Transportation History
1922 – The first Southeast Speed Carnival was won by a car named “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.”
http://www.chittybangbang.com/chittybangbang_car.html

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Wednesday, August 22, 2007

Transportation Communications Newsletter

Wednesday, August 22, 2007 -- ISSN 1529-1057

1) Maryland Bridge Crash Report Lists Radio Problems
State agencies could not talk directly; efforts unaffected, they say.
Link to story in The Baltimore Sun:
http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/local/bal-md.crash22aug22,0,4449519.story (free registration may be required)

2) Singapore Airlines Puts a PC in Every Seat
Link to IDG News Service story:
http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&articleId=9032058&intsrc=news_ts_head

3) West Virginia Lawmakers Pass Income Tax Break for E-ZPass Users
Link to AP story:
http://www.timeswv.com/westvirginia/local_story_234004130.html

4) Airlines Lobby Passengers for Help with Congress
Carriers want private jet owners to ante up for air traffic control system.
Link to AP story:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/20381656/

5) Federal Communications Commission Accepts Build-Out Advice for National Wireless Broadband Network for First Responders
Link to story in Washington Technology:
http://www.washingtontechnology.com/online/1_1/31292-1.html

6) What’s Off the Record at NHTSA? Almost Everything
Link to story in The New York Times:
http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2007/08/22/whats-off-the-record-at-nhtsa-almost-everything/ (free registration required)

7) Leading Air Carriers in Renewed Focus on In-Flight Entertainment
Link to story in Inflight:
http://www.shephard.co.uk/Inflight/Default.aspx?Action=-1000945703&ID=94368674-e102-4f1d-b31e-fa912ffae0a9

8) Verizon Quietly Disables BlackBerry GPS
Link to story in U.S. News & World Report:
http://www.usnews.com/blogs/daves-download/2007/8/22/verizon-quietly-disables-blackberry-gps.html

9) Crash Test Videos Becoming a Consumer Tool on the Internet
Link to AP story:
http://www.wlns.com/Global/story.asp?S=6968191&nav=0RbQ

10) US Highway Signs Reveal a Different Mentality
Link to story in The Gazette:
http://www.canada.com/montrealgazette/news/driving/story.html?id=c1a88bb8-13f6-4963-9036-fa3acf8f7b49

11) ITS Standards Advisory for Center-to-Field (C2F) Communications Profiles Now Available
Link to further information from US DOT:
http://www.standards.its.dot.gov/Documents/advisories/adv_c2f_bg.asp


Job Posting
- Director, Centre for Automotive Safety Research – University of Adelaide – Adelaide, Australia
http://www.adelaide.edu.au/jobs/current/3354/

Upcoming Events
2007 IBTTA 75th Annual Meeting & Exhibition – October 6-10 – Vienna, Austria
http://www.ibtta.org/Events/eventdetail.cfm?ItemNumber=2096


Today in Transportation History
1905 – The Portland & Seattle Railway is incorporated.
http://www.spshs.org/

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Tuesday, August 21, 2007

Transportation Communications Newsletter

Tuesday, August 21, 2007 -- ISSN 1529-1057

IBTTA 75th Annual Meeting & Exhibition

Join IBTTA on October 7-10, 2007 in Vienna, AUSTRIA for the 75th Annual Meeting & Exhibition. The theme, Tolling: the Art of the Possible will be celebrated in this extraordinary city with focus on strategies and solutions to promote economic growth, improve mobility, enhance the quality of life and save lives. Download the full program, take advantage of early bird rates and learn about all the details of the event at http://www.ibtta.org/Events/eventdetail.cfm?ItemNumber=2096. Celebrate 75 years of Driving Change with IBTTA this fall! Don’t miss this one!!


1) Don’t Like Toll Roads? Texas DOT is Talking to You
Agency has launched a multimillion-dollar advertising campaign that promotes the Trans-Texas Corridor plan and toll roads.
Link to story in the Express-News:
http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/metro/stories/MYSA082107.1A.selling.tolls.346b8b3.html (free registration required)

2) Laws Limiting Car-Phone Use Tough to Enforce
Link to story and audio report from National Public Radio’s Morning Edition:
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=13781479

3) Transit System Exploits MySpace
Link to story in Metro:
http://www.metro-magazine.com/t_featpick.cfm?id=90510988
Link to Community Transit’s MySpace page: http://www.myspace.com/communitytransit

4) Nissan to Make Fuel Economy Meter Standard
Link to story on just-auto:
http://www.just-auto.com/article.aspx?ID=92270&lk=dm (free registration required)
Link to news release from Nissan:
http://www.nissan-global.com/EN/NEWS/2007/_STORY/070821-01-e.html

5) Fine-Tuning Rush Hour
From their downtown Columbus office, three engineers choreograph your daily commute.
Link to story in The Columbus Dispatch:
http://www.columbusdispatch.com/live/content/local_news/stories/2007/08/21/traffic.ART_ART_08-21-07_B1_0P7M1FG.html?sid=101

6) Cameras Set to Snare Liverpool Bus Lane Motorists
Link to story in the Liverpool Daily Post:
http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/regional-news/2007/08/21/cameras-set-to-snare-city-bus-lane-motorists-64375-19665361/

7) Dutch Transport Ministry Requests Participation for Onboard Taxi Computer
Link to further information from ERTICO:
http://www.ertico.com/en/news_and_events/ertico_newsroom/partner_news_taxi_to_the_future.htm
Link to further details from the Dutch Transport Ministry:
http://www.ivw.nl/nl/land/taxivervoer/boordcomputer/ (in Dutch)

8) An Eye Toward a Future with Electronic Passports
Link to story from the National Journal’s Technology Daily:
http://www.govexec.com/story_page.cfm?articleid=37816&dcn=todaysnews

9) The Web's Best Mapping Sites
At the top map services, driving directions are just the beginning.
Link to story in PC World:
http://www.pcworld.com/article/id,136018-c,bestoftheweb/article.html

10) Archives of July 25 T3 Webinar: “Developing a Regional Concept for Transportation Operations” Now Available
Link to further information from US DOT:
http://www.pcb.its.dot.gov/t3/s070725/s070725_rcto_int.asp


News Releases

1) Microsoft Streets & Trips 2008 with Connected Services Provides Current Traffic Updates and Gas Price Information
http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2007/aug07/08-212008ConnectedServicesPR.mspx


Job Posting
- Electronics Engineer – US DOT Volpe Transportation Center – Washington, DC
http://jobsearch.usajobs.opm.gov/getjob.asp?JobId=60670989&AVSDM=8%2F21%2F2007+1%3A25%3A30+PM


Upcoming Events
Trafic 2007 – October 2-5 – Madrid
http://www.trafic.ifema.es/


Today in Transportation History
1903 – The first transcontinental auto trip between San Francisco to New York was finished.
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2003/07/0724_030724_roadtrip.html


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Monday, August 20, 2007

Transportation Communications Newsletter

Monday, August 20, 2007 -- ISSN 1529-1057

Business Leadership Conference – 2 Weeks Left to Register

There are just 2 weeks left to register to explore the Intelligent Transportation Systems marketplace at ITS America’s 2007 Business Leadership Conference, held September 10-12 in Washington, DC. Sponsored by the Business Leadership Council of ITS America, this event is geared toward CEOs, CFOs and other senior executives who are interested in exploring opportunities within the ITS marketplace. The Business Leadership Conference will feature a prestigious group of industry leaders who will address a broad range of issues such as: Innovative Approaches for ITS Funding, Legislative and Public Policy Issues, the Future of Transportation, and China and the Global Economy. To register by August 31 and to view a copy of the preliminary program, visit www.itsa.org/business_leadership.html.


1) Police Ask that Cameras for Traffic be Set to Record
Authorities in El Cerrito, California say surveillance could help find criminal suspects.
Link to story in the San Jose Mercury News:
http://www.mercurynews.com/crime/ci_6657592

2) New Uses for Arizona's Traffic Cameras
Cameras could spot stolen vehicles.
Link to story on KPHO-TV:
http://www.kpho.com/news/13923923/detail.html

3) Feds Pan Systems to Prevent Cars Backing Over Kids
Link to story in the Chicago Sun-Times:
http://www.suntimes.com/news/nation/515781,CST-NWS-suv19.article

4) Scotland Traffic Chiefs Hatch Plan to Film Drivers Who Block Box Junctions
Link to story in The Scotsman:
http://news.scotsman.com/scotland.cfm?id=1308532007

5) Smart Cars to Beat Road Snarls
Link to story in Australian IT:
http://www.australianit.news.com.au/story/0,24897,22278657-15306,00.html

6) China Bans Reporting on Bridge Collapse
Link to AP story:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/worldlatest/story/0,,-6857865,00.html

7) New York State DOT Posts Bridge Inspection Info on New Site
Link to story in The Journal News:
http://www.nynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070818/NEWS01/708180385
Link to news release from NYSDOT: https://www.nysdot.gov/portal/page/portal/news/press-releases/2007/2007-08-173
Link to site: http://www.nysdot.gov/bridgedata

8) Florida DOT Releases Bridge Reports
Link to story in the Tallahassee Democrat:
http://www.floridacapitalnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070818/CAPITOLNEWS/708180319&theme
Link to Florida DOT bridge information: http://www.dot.state.fl.us/statemaintenanceoffice/CBR/BridgeInformation.htm

9) Fare Dodgers Filmed in Scotland
Link to story in the Evening Times:
http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/news/display.var.1628749.0.0.php

10) Video Vigilante Turns Tables on Traffic Enforcers
‘Jimmy Justice’ tapes cops, meter maids breaking the law and shows on the Web.
Link to story and video report on NBC’s The Today Show:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/20311210/
Link to Jimmy Justice YouTube page: http://www.youtube.com/user/JimmyJustice4753


News Releases

1) Dubai RTA Establishes Intelligent Traffic Systems Department
http://www.mysolutioninfo.com/news-display.aspx?Code=2798&t=RTA%20Establishes%20Intelligent%20Traffic%20Systems%20Dep%20t

2) Missouri DOT Electronic Plans Room Debuts
http://www.modot.mo.gov/newsandinfo/District0News.shtml?action=displaySSI&newsId=12245
Link to MoDOT Planroom: http://modot.indoxservices.com/


Job Posting
- Operations Research Analyst – US DOT Volpe Center – Cambridge, Massachusetts
http://jobsearch.usajobs.opm.gov/getjob.asp?JobId=60619711&AVSDM=8%2F18%2F2007+7%3A37%3A07+AM


Upcoming Events
BusCon – October 1-3 – Chicago
http://www.busconexpo.com/


Today in Transportation History
1991 – Mazda announces that it plans to enter the luxury market with the introduction of the Amati. The line was never produced.
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/a7/Amati.jpg/180px-Amati.jpg

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Friday, August 17, 2007

Transportation Communications Newsletter

Friday, August 17, 2007 -- ISSN 1529-1057

1) Georgia Will Get Only Part of Data from New Traffic Sensors
Link to Cox News Service story:
http://www.ajc.com/metro/content/metro/stories/2007/08/16/sensors_0817.html
Link to agreement between Georgia DOT and Traffic.com:
http://www.itsonline.com/ttid/Atlanta%20ITIP%20052306.pdf
Link to GA 511: http://www.511ga.org/

2) How to Forecast Traffic Jams Days in Advance
Sensors embedded in German roadways monitor traffic patterns and provide information to help avoid future jams.
Link to story in Der Spiegel:
http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/0,1518,499901,00.html
Link to current and forecast Autobahn traffic conditions: http://www.autobahn.nrw.de/

3) Chinese Media Told to Play Up Positives of Traffic Test
Link to story in The Washington Post:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/08/16/AR2007081602214.html

4) Illinois Parents Can Check Up on Kids’ Driving
New law will allow parents to look at children’s driving records on Internet.
Link to story in the Chicago Tribune:
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chi-legis17aug17,1,1907399.story

5) Cleveland Mobile Traffic Cameras Challenged
Ordinance says city must notify public.
Link to story in The Plain Dealer:
http://www.cleveland.com/news/plaindealer/index.ssf?/base/cuyahoga/1187340643133830.xml&coll=2
Link to City of Cleveland ordinance:
http://caselaw.lp.findlaw.com/clevelandcodes/cco%5Fpart4%5F413.html (scroll down to 413.031 g)

6) Spotted from the Air
In a world first, Spain’s traffic authorities are to control speeding using helicopters with advanced radar equipment.
Link to story in Sur:
http://www.surinenglish.com/noticias.php?Noticia=11187

7) FAA to Unveil New Technology for Runway Incursion
Link to story in Aviation Daily:
http://www.aviationweek.com/aw/generic/story_generic.jsp?channel=aviationdaily&id=news/INCU08177.xml&headline=FAA%20To%20Unveil%20Technology%20For%20Incursion

8) New York MTA Wants to Reach Out and Text You
Link to story in amNew York:
http://www.amny.com/news/local/am-mta0815,0,1680668.story

9) Massachusetts Truck Drivers to Get High-Tech Boost in Finding Parking Spot
Link to story in The Sun Chronicle:
http://www.thesunchronicle.com/articles/2007/08/17/news/news8.txt

10) Traffic Reports Beamed Live to Your GPS
Australian cars and GPS navigation systems will soon display real-time traffic information.
Link to story in the Sydney Morning Herald:
http://www.smh.com.au/news/articles/traffic-reports-beamed-live-to-your-gps/2007/08/17/1186857747226.html
Link to news release from Intelematics Australia:
http://www.intelematics.com.au/press.jsp#press_20070726

11) Congestion Control
Increased flights present air traffic control issues for India.
Link to story in Express Travel World:
http://www.expresstravelworld.com/200708/aviationworld33.shtml

12) Interoperability Grant Guidelines Revised by National Telecommunications and Information Administration
Link to story in Washington Technology:
http://www.washingtontechnology.com/online/1_1/31224-1.html
Link to revised guidelines from NTIA:
http://www.ntia.doc.gov/psic/PSICguidance_081607.pdf

13) New Use Found for Bluetooth
Can be used to help disabled drivers operate automobiles.
Link to story on just-auto:
http://www.just-auto.com/article.aspx?ID=92241&lk=dm


News Releases

1) Markets for Automotive Camera Systems to Exceed $100 Million by 2012
http://www.abiresearch.com/abiprdisplay.jsp?pressid=911


Upcoming Events
Airports Council International-North America Conference and Exhibition – September 30-October 3 – Kansas City, Missouri
http://www.aci-na.org/asp/kansas_registration.asp


Friday Bonus
I wonder what the officer wrote under make and model.
http://www.examiner.com/a-875152~Wienermobile_ticketed_for_illegal_parking_in_Chicago.html


Today in Transportation History
1897 **110th anniversary** W.B. Purvis patents the electric railway switch.
http://voternewsnetwork.com/VNN/newsletters/march604.html

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Thursday, August 16, 2007

Transportation Communications Newsletter

Thursday, August 16, 2007 -- ISSN 1529-1057

IBTTA 75th Annual Meeting & Exhibition

Join IBTTA on October 7-10, 2007 in Vienna, AUSTRIA for the 75th Annual Meeting & Exhibition. The theme, Tolling: the Art of the Possible will be celebrated in this extraordinary city with focus on strategies and solutions to promote economic growth, improve mobility, enhance the quality of life and save lives. Download the full program, take advantage of early bird rates and learn about all the details of the event at http://www.ibtta.org/Events/eventdetail.cfm?ItemNumber=2096. Celebrate 75 years of Driving Change with IBTTA this fall! Don’t miss this one!!


1) 5-Point Plan Targets Air Safety
Steps include improving runway markings more quickly and better communications with pilots.
Link to story in The Courier-Journal:
http://www.courier-journal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070816/BUSINESS/708160433/1003

2) District of Columbia Looks to Lead the Way in Crisis Technology
Pilot system lets safety officials communicate even when other networks fail.
Link to story in The Washington Post:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/08/15/AR2007081500851.html

3) New York City Sees Red on Bus Lanes
Tries painting portions of lanes to see if it’s more effective.
Link to story in the Daily News:
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/2007/08/16/2007-08-16_city_sees_red_on_bus_lanes.html

4) Boeing Launches Broadband Satellite
Link to story in InformationWeek:
http://www.informationweek.com/news/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=201800382
Link to news release from Boeing:
http://boeing.com/news/releases/2007/q3/070815a_nr.html

5) Florida State Senator Wants State Bridge Inspections Made Public
State says they are secret under anti-terrorism laws.
Link to story in Florida Today:
http://www.floridatoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070816/BREAKINGNEWS/70816029

6) Port Authority of New York & New Jersey Makes Deal to Put TVs on PATH Trains
Link to story in The New York Times:
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/08/16/nyregion/16tv.html?ex=1344916800&en=4bca58a59157d356&ei=5090&partner=rssuserland&emc=rss
Link to news release from the Port Authority:
http://panynj.gov/AboutthePortAuthority/PressCenter/PressReleases/PressRelease/index.php?id=972

7) Cars in ’08 to be Most Wired Ever
Link to CNET News story:
http://news.com.com/8301-10784_3-9760970-7.html?part=rss&subj=news&tag=2547-1035_3-0-5
Link to news release from Telematics Research Group:
http://www.telematicsresearch.com/PDFs/TRGpress081607.pdf

8) Solar Sensors Could Monitor Bridges
Link to AP story:
http://biz.yahoo.com/ap/070816/bridge_sensors.html?.v=3

9) Highway Breakdown Prompts Man to Invent Disabled Vehicle Warning Device
Link to audio report on WWZY/WBHX Radio:
http://www.breezeradio.com/news/shootin-breeze/stb06-08-07.mp3

10) AAA to Offer Mobile Navigation
Link to story in WirelessWeek:
http://www.wirelessweek.com/AAA-Navigation.aspx
Link to news release from AAA:
http://www.aaanewsroom.net/Main/Default.asp?CategoryID=4&ArticleID=557


News Releases

1) TANN Adds Charlotte, Daytona, Nashville and Memphis to Its Travel Congestion Map
http://traffic.tann.net/


Upcoming Events
10th International IEEE Conference on Intelligent Transportation Systems – September 30-October 3 – Seattle
http://www.itsc2007.org


Today in Transportation History
1937 **70th anniversary** - Harvard University becomes the first school to offer graduate study in traffic engineering and administration.
http://www.history.com/tdih.do?action=tdihArticleCategory&id=7583

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Wednesday, August 15, 2007

Transportation Communications Newsletter

Wednesday, August 15, 2007 -- ISSN 1529-1057

1) Georgia Unveils New 511 Traffic Hotline
Link to AP story:
http://www.macon.com/220/story/113244.html
Link to news release from the Georgia Governor’s Office:
http://www.gov.state.ga.us/press/2007/press1510.shtml

2) Tackle Metro Atlanta Traffic with Innovation, Group Effort
Link to commentary in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
http://www.ajc.com/search/content/metro/gwinnett/stories/2007/08/15/traffic_0815.html

3) North Texas Tollway Authority to Go All-Electronic by 2010
Link to AP story:
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/ap/tx/5056903.html

4) Illinois OKs Red-Light Cameras Outside Chicago
Link to story in the Chicago Tribune:
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chi-redlight_15aug15,1,4853224.story

5) Airport Screening Raises Privacy Issue
Link to story in The Christian Science Monitor:
http://www.csmonitor.com/2007/0815/p03s03-usju.htm

6) New Deaths Put Focus Back on Texting, Driving in Arizona
Link to story in The Arizona Republic:
http://www.azcentral.com/community/peoria/articles/0815fatal0815.html

7) Downtown Orlando Traffic Takes High-Tech Turn
Link to story in the Orlando Sentinel:
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/orl-trafficplan1507aug15,0,34341.story

8) Honeywell/Sensis Trial Brings Runway Conflict Alerts to Cockpit
Link to story on ATW Daily News:
http://www.atwonline.com/news/story.html?storyID=9886

9) Los Angeles Airport Outage is Blamed on a Single Computer
Link to story in the Los Angeles Times:
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-lax15aug15,1,7788308.story

10) Panel: Aviation Safety in Israel is Severely Neglected, May Deteriorate
Concerns include outdated air traffic control systems and severe interference from pirate radio stations.
Link to story in Haaretz:
http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/893874.html

11) Drive Time
DARPA goes downtown for its robotic-vehicle challenge, with soldiers’ safety in mind.
Link to story in Government Computer News:
http://www.gcn.com/print/26_20/44802-1.html

12) GPS Use Not that High, Survey Shows
17% of US adults use the technology.
Link to story in Computerworld:
http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&articleId=9030739&intsrc=news_ts_head

13) Quality Control Procedures for Archived Operations Traffic Data: Synthesis of Practice and Recommendations
Link to further information from the Federal Highway Administration:
http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/policy/ohpi/travel/qc/index.htm


Upcoming Events
MTS/IEEE Oceans 2007 – September 29-October 4 – Vancouver, British Columbia
http://www.oceans07mtsieeevancouver.org/


Today in Transportation History
1914 – The Panama Canal opens to shipping.
http://www.canalmuseum.com/photos/panamacanalphoto043.htm

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Tuesday, August 14, 2007

Transportation Communications Newsletter

Tuesday, August 14, 2007 -- ISSN 1529-1057

In a note of blatant self-promotion, you may wish to tune in to the CBS Evening News (if available at your location) this evening. They’re doing a story on congestion pricing in New York City and yours truly was interviewed as part of the piece.

1) New 511 Traffic Alert System Starts Wednesday in Georgia
Link to story in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
http://www.ajc.com/metro/content/metro/stories/2007/08/14/trafficfone_0814.html

2) States Apply Sensors to Bridge Conditions
Maryland and others are funding research into developing systems that could flag structural damage.
Link to story in Government Computer News:
http://www.gcn.com/print/26_21/44845-1.html

3) Glitches, Spiraling Costs May Delay TransLink Expansion in Bay Area
Link to story in the San Francisco Chronicle:
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2007/08/14/BA9QRHTEF.DTL

4) Airline Industry Welcomes Reported EU Electronic Travel Authorization Program
Link to story in Aviation Daily:
http://www.aviationweek.com/aw/generic/story_generic.jsp?channel=aviationdaily&id=news/INDU08137.xml&headline=Industry%20Welcomes%20Reported%20EU%20ETA%20Plan

5) Pennsylvania Releases Bridge Condition Ratings
Link to story in The Patriot-News:
http://blog.pennlive.com/patriotnews/2007/08/321438-state_released_bridge_ratings.html
Link to news release from Pennsylvania DOT:
http://www.dot.state.pa.us/internet/pdNews.nsf/772afb60d785515285256bf1004a1be6/aef728bd33a51c2c852573370053e31a?OpenDocument
Link to PennDOT bridge information: http://www.dot.state.pa.us/Internet/web.nsf/Secondary?OpenFrameset&Frame=main&src=InfoBridge?openform

6) New York MTA, Radio Stations Eye Ways to Give Info During Crises
Link to column in the Daily News:
http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv/2007/08/14/2007-08-14_mta_stations_eye_ways_to_give_info_durin.html

7) New Way of Watching
Newspaper questions use of electronic tags for spying.
Link to editorial in The Intelligencer:
http://www.phillyburbs.com/pb-dyn/news/318-08142007-1392375.html

8) Tire Safety TV Ads Debut
Link to story in The Detroit News:
http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070814/AUTO01/708140346
Link to ad video from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: http://www.safercar.gov/Tires/HotTires.wmv

9) Next Generation 911 Benefit-Cost Analysis
Link to PowerPoint presentation from FHWA:
http://www.its.dot.gov/ng911/docs/USDOT_NG911_Revised_Benefit%20Cost%20Approach_FINAL_files/frame.htm
NG9-1-1 Systems Description and High-Level Requirements Document
http://www.its.dot.gov/ng911/docs/USDOT_NG911_FINAL_High-Level%20Requirements_v1.1_07-31-2007.htm


News Releases

1) Tennessee 511 Celebrates Successful First Year
http://www.tdot.state.tn.us/news/2007/081407.htm


Solicitations
- Request for Proposals – 511-Traveler Interface Phone Number for San Luis Obispo County – San Luis Obispo Council of Governments
http://rideshare.org/Library/511_RFP_final.doc


Upcoming Events
AASHTO Annual Meeting – September 27-October 1 – Milwaukee
http://www.transportation.org/meetings/46.aspx


Today in Transportation History
1912 – Double-decker buses make their first New York City appearance.
http://digitalgallery.nypl.org/nypldigital/dgdisplaylargemeta.cfm?strucID=131185&imageID=79759&word=Buses&s=3&notword=&d=&c=243&f=2&lWord=&lField=&sScope=Collection Guide&sLevel=&sLabel=Streetscape%20and%20Townscape%20of%20Metropolitan%20New%2E%2E%2E&num=0&imgs=12&total=2&pos=1

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