Wednesday, February 28, 2007

Wednesday, February 28, 2007


Transportation Communications Newsletter

Wednesday, February 28, 2007 -- ISSN 1529-1057


1) Google Mashup Helps You Avoid Traffic Backups
The search engine giant debuts a new add-on to its Google Maps application for a handful of metro areas.
Link to story in InformationWeek:
http://www.informationweek.com/news/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=197700147
Link to Google Maps:
http://maps.google.com/

2) Further Testing Delays UK Rail Communication System Arrival Time
Link to story in Computing:
http://www.vnunet.com/computing/news/2184433/further-testing-delays-rail

3) Satellite Toll-Paying System Demonstrated in Hungary
Link to story in The Budapest Sun:
http://www.budapestsun.com/cikk.php?id=25882

4) Czech Toll System to be 80% Satellite
Link to story in the Prague Daily Monitor:
http://www.praguemonitor.com/en/33/czech_business/2156/

5) Land Transport New Zealand Criticized for Road Signs Policy
Agency criticized over restrictions on the use of Maori words on traffic signs.
Link to New Zealand Press Association story:
http://www.stuff.co.nz/3977449a11.html

6) Insurer Will Offer Free Cameras to Let Parents’ See Teens Bad Driving Habits
Link to story in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:
http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=571405

7) “Black Boxes” to be Added to BC Ferries
Link to Canadian Press story:
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/LAC.20070228.BCBRIEFS28-1/TPStory/National

8) Ads on Board
Advertisers look to heavens to get messages off the ground.
Link to story in the Rocky Mountain News:
http://www.rockymountainnews.com/drmn/airlines/article/0,2777,DRMN_23912_5380754,00.html

9) Automakers Push Technology in New Models
Link to story on MarketWatch:
http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/story.aspx?guid=%7BF76AF20D%2DC61A%2D48A0%2DB68B%2D9FC4A5507064%7D&dist=rss

10) Caltrans Braced for Disaster
Agency has contingency plans ready if major bridge is damaged.
Link to story in the Record Searchlight:
http://www.redding.com/news/2007/feb/28/caltrans-braced-for-disaster/

11) Site to Offer Truly Local Weather Maps
Link to AP story:
http://www.physorg.com/news91887678.html
Link to interactive weather map from The Weather Channel:
http://www.weather.com/outlook/travel/vacationplanner/map/interactive/07016?from=36hour_map_large&zoom=7&interactiveMapLayer=radar

12) Systems Engineering for Intelligent Transportation Systems
Link to publication from the Federal Highway Administration:
http://www.ops.fhwa.dot.gov/publications/seitsguide/index.htm


News Releases

1) Research Analysis: Driver Assistance Technologies Coming Despite Driver Apathy
http://www.just-auto.com/article.aspx?ID=90577&lk=dm

2) TrafficCast International Dynaflow Traffic Models Validated for Real-Time Speed and Flow Data
http://www.trafficcast.com/news_07.02.28.htm

3) Tele Atlas Commissions J.D. Power and Associates to Conduct Digital Map Accuracy Study
http://www.teleatlas.com/Pub/Press/Press_releases/TA_CT012803

4) Orange County, Florida Partnership Nets Big Exposure for 511
http://www.itsa.org/industry_member_news_content/c219_d1142/News/Industry_amp_Member_News.html


Upcoming Events
ITS Midwest 2007 Annual Meeting – March 21-22 – Chicago
http://www.itsmidwest.org/events/2007/itsmw07.html


Today in Transportation History
1827 **180th anniversary** - The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad is chartered.
http://www.borail.org/

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Tuesday, February 27, 2007

Tuesday, February 27, 2007


Transportation Communications Newsletter

Tuesday, February 27, 2007 -- ISSN 1529-1057


Preliminary Program Available for ITS America’s 2007 Annual Meeting & Exposition

What sessions are being offered? Will I be able to receive Professional Development Hours? When will the networking events take place? How do I register? You’ll find answers to all of these questions and much more in the just-published Preliminary Program for ITS America’s 2007 Annual Meeting & Exposition set for June 4-6, 2007 in Palm Springs, California.

The preliminary program contains all you need to know about the Annual Meeting educational program, site tours, networking events, registration and accommodations, exhibit hall and VII Technology Showcase. The program is available online at
http://www.itsa.org/itsa/files/pdf/ITSA07PreliminaryProgram.pdf.
Online registration is also available at
https://www.one-stop-registration.com/itsa. Early Bird registration rates end on March 15.

1) Changes to Daylight Savings Time May Impact Traffic Signal Operation
Link to further information from the Federal Highway Administration:
http://www.ops.fhwa.dot.gov/arterial_mgmt/tst/daylightsavings.htm

2) San Francisco Bay Area Trails in Use of Electronic Bridge Tolls
Link to AP story:
http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews/news/local/states/california/northern_california/16789282.htm

3) Nevada 511 Receives Bad Reviews
Link to story and video report on KOLO-TV:
http://www.kolotv.com/home/headlines/6093981.html

4) FCC Public Safety Network Plan Found Wanting
Link to story in Washington Technology:
http://www.washingtontechnology.com/online/1_1/30193-1.html
Link to comments from the National Public Safety Telecommunications Council:
http://www.npstc.org/documents/NPSTC%20700MHz%20Ninth%20NPRM%20SUBMITTED%2002%2026%2007.pdf

5) New Company Makes Bid for Public Safety Network
Lin to story in Government Executive:
http://www.govexec.com/story_page.cfm?articleid=36210&dcn=todaysnews

6) Free Map to Guide Driving in Beijing
At city checkpoints drivers can tell police their destination and a map will be printed and given to them.
Link to story in the China Daily:
http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/citylife/2007-02/27/content_814700.htm

7) Marine Base in Virginia Interferes with Neighbors’ Garage Door Openers
Link to AP story:
http://www.usatoday.com/tech/news/2007-02-26-marine-base-remotes_x.htm

8) Evaluation of Utah Department of Transportation's Weather Operations/RWIS Program: Phase I
Link to report from the Western Transportation Institute:
http://www.coe.montana.edu/wti/wti/pdf/4W0892_Final_Report.pdf


Upcoming Events
ITS Virginia 13th Annual Conference & Exhibition – April 24-25 – Richmond, Virginia
http://www.itsva.org/resources/downloadcat.aspx?id=20


Today in Transportation History
2002 – Nearly sixty Hindu pilgrims died in a train fire in India.
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/updates/february02/india_2-27.html

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Monday, February 26, 2007

Monday, February 26, 2007


Transportation Communications Newsletter

Monday, February 26, 2007 -- ISSN 1529-1057


1) JetBlue Cites Overwhelmed IT Systems in Meltdown
Link to story in Computerworld:
http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&articleId=284017&intsrc=news_ts_head

2) Stranded Fliers Turn to Web Sites
Link to story in The Washington Post:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/02/23/AR2007022300636.html (free registration required)

3) Online “No-Fly” List Endangers Privacy
Link to story in Washington Technology:
http://www.washingtontechnology.com/online/1_1/30189-1.html
Link to news release from the US Transportation Security Administration:
http://www.tsa.gov/press/releases/2007/press_release_02212007.shtm
Link to site: http://www.dhs.gov/trip

4) Northwest May be First US Airline to Issue Only E-Tickets
Link to story from the Pioneer Press:
http://www.airportbusiness.com/online/article.jsp?id=10593&siteSection=1

5) Behind the Wheel, Teens Typing Away
Link to story in The Philadelphia Inquirer:
http://www.philly.com/mld/inquirer/news/local/16779748.htm (may require free registration)

6) Georgia Plans to Improve Safety on County Roads
State to spend $10 million to upgrade high-visibility line, reflective markers.
Link to AP story:
http://www.macon.com/mld/macon/news/local/16784283.htm

7) Fixing the Information Gap in the Tappan Zee Bridge Alternatives Process
Link to commentary in The Journal News:
http://www.thejournalnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070225/COLUMNIST05/702250359/1019/SPECIAL02

8) Redding, California Traffic Center Will Expand
Link to story in the Record Searchlight:
http://www.redding.com/news/2007/feb/24/traffic-center-will-expand/ (may require free registration)

9) Parking as a Destination
Robots parking becoming more common in urban areas.
Link to story in The New York Times:
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/02/25/automobiles/25PARK.html?ex=1330059600&en=a2de5898e6bd4e76&ei=5090&partner=rssuserland&emc=rss

10) Wacky Traffic Reporter Names Lost Cachet as Traffic Got Worse
Link to column in the San Jose Mercury News:
http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews/news/local/16786005.htm

11) Description of Cost Data from State Self-Evaluations of CVISN Deployments (October 2003 to October 2005)
Link to report from the Federal Motor Carrier Administration:
http://www.itsdocs.fhwa.dot.gov//JPODOCS/REPTS_TE//14347.htm


News Releases

1) US Seeks Global Harmonization of Air Traffic Control
http://usinfo.state.gov/xarchives/display.html?p=washfile-english&y=2007&m=February&x=20070223155224saikceinawz0.8827173

2) Oregon Outreach Center First in US to Guide Truckers to Fuel Savings
http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/COMM/nr07022002.shtml

3) Oregon DOT’s Safety Message Goes on the Road – Message drapes over trailer reminds drivers to slow in work zones
http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/COMM/nr07022001.shtml

4) Vermont Announces Launch of French Language 511 Traveler Information Web Site
http://www.aot.state.vt.us/PressReleases/2007/February/FrenchLanguageTravelLaunched.htm
Link to site:
http://67.106.3.235/

5) Survey Shows Privacy Concerns a Major Roadblock for the Adoption of Location-based Services and Presence Technology
http://www.harrisinteractive.com/news/allnewsbydate.asp?NewsID=1184

6) NYTimes.com Announces New Interactive Maps on Travel Site
http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=105317&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=966493&highlight
Example with map of Paris: http://travel.nytimes.com/travel/guides/europe/france/paris/maps.html


Upcoming Events
2007 Regional Airline Association Annual Convention – May 21-24 – Memphis, Tennessee
http://www.raa.org/2007conference


Today in Transportation History
1935 – The German Luftwaffe was organized.
http://www.thehistorychannel.co.uk/site/this_day_in_history/this_day_February_26.php

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Friday, February 23, 2007

Friday, February 23, 2007


Transportation Communications Newsletter

Friday, February 23, 2007 -- ISSN 1529-1057



1) Los Angeles MTA Moves Toward Riding a Wi-Fi Wave
Feasibility study ordered.
Link to story in the Los Angeles Daily News:
http://www.dailynews.com/news/ci_5286234

2) Signs for Teen Drivers Proposed in Illinois
Legislation would require those under 18 to attach sign indicating they’re new drivers.
Link to story in The State Journal-Register:
http://www.sj-r.com/Sections/News/Stories/108500.asp

3) Airlines See Critical Role for Information Technology
Link to story in ATW Daily News:
http://www.atwonline.com/news/story.html?storyID=8012

4) I-74 Bridge Project: Intelligent or Wasteful?
Some critical of plans by Iowa and Illinois to add ITS elements to crossing.
Link to story on WQAD-TV:
http://www.wqad.com/Global/story.asp?S=6129660
Link to additional information from the Bi-State Regional Commission:
http://www.bistateonline.org/ser/tra/mrc_str.shtml

5) Smarter Skies
Air traffic will choke the nation's aging radar grid in the next decade. Two American technology firms are racing to replace it with the Internet of the air.
Link to story in Forbes:
http://www.forbes.com/home/free_forbes/2007/0226/055.html

6) Towers at Rest Stops Proposed for Adirondack Northway Cell Coverage
Link to AP story:
http://www.adirondackdailyenterprise.com/news/articles.asp?articleID=6114

7) Reporting DWI in New Mexico Now Easier with New Number
Link to story in The Santa Fe New Mexican:
http://www.freenewmexican.com/news/57421.html
Link to news release from the New Mexico Governor’s Office:
http://www.governor.state.nm.us/press.php?id=359

8) Wherever You Go, Advertisers Follow
Taxis display messages based on their location.
Link to story in GPS World:
http://www.gpsworld.com/gpsworld/article/articleDetail.jsp?id=406778

9) Web-Based Survey Techniques
Link to report from the Transportation Research Board:
http://www.trb.org/news/blurb_detail.asp?id=7345


News Releases

1) 511 Traffic Info a Hit for San Diego Commuters
http://www.sandag.org/index.asp?newsid=451&fuseaction=news.detail

2) Avis and Budget Roll Out Where2 GPS in Canada
http://www.avisbudgetgroup.com/media/pr/show_release.cfm?id=361

3) Minor League Hockey Team Hosts “Salute to Atlanta Traffic” – Jerseys will look like DOT workers’ vests, plus a disabled Zamboni in parking lot
http://www.echl.com/cgi-bin/mpublic.cgi?action=show_news&cat=1&id=10157


Upcoming Events
Streaming Media East – May 15-16 – New York City
http://www.streamingmedia.com/east


Friday Bonus
Filmmakers often can’t seem to use a map.
http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/mld/myrtlebeachonline/entertainment/16760413.htm
(As a New Jersey resident, may I also note that Tony Soprano must be trying to lose the feds as he drives from New York City to his home in North Caldwell.
The show’s opening has him on and off the NJ Turnpike multiple times, crisscrossing the Hackensack River and in and out of Jersey City several times. Tony, I think your wife should get you a navigation system for your birthday. View it at
http://youtube.com/watch?v=NUT07eZoXPw)


Today in Transportation History
1927 **80th anniversary** - the Federal Radio Commission was created to control the use of radio frequencies in the US.
http://www.oswego.edu/~messere/FRCpage.html

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Thursday, February 22, 2007


Transportation Communications Newsletter

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


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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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Wednesday, February 21, 2007

Wednesday, February 21, 2007


Transportation Communications Newsletter

Wednesday, February 21, 2007 -- ISSN 1529-1057


I-95 Corridor Coalition Travel Alert Map - Sponsorship Opportunities

Travel service providers in the I-95 corridor can now get direct access to their target market through the Travel Alert Map: Each year more than 500,000 of the Maps are distributed to travelers free of charge; providing information on lane closures, bottlenecks and special events occurring in the Coalition’s 16-state region (from Maine to Florida, including the District of Columbia).

If your potential customers travel the I-95 corridor highways, stop at welcome centers or rest areas, visit Regional AAA Offices or access Chambers of Commerce or Visitor Bureaus, this could be your chance to reach that tremendous market. See the Coalition’s website (
www.i95coalition.org) to view the Map; click here for more information on sponsorship opportunities: http://www.i95coalition.org/whats-new.html#map


1) UK Prime Minister Denies Road Toll “Stealth Tax”
Road pricing is not a "stealth tax" on drivers, Tony Blair has said after 1.8 million people signed an anti-toll petition.
Link to BBC News story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/6381153.stm

2) Pennsylvania Legislature to Explore Storm Gridlock
Lawmakers want to know why the state's communication and response systems apparently fell apart.
Link to story in The Philadelphia Inquirer:
http://www.philly.com/mld/inquirer/news/local/16744131.htm (free registration required)

3) Call 511 for Traffic 411 in San Diego
Link to story and video report on KNSD-TV:
http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/11073846/detail.html
Link to news release from SANDAG:
http://www.sandag.org/index.asp?newsid=450&fuseaction=news.detail

4) Collisions Increase at Cleveland Intersections with Traffic Cameras
Link to story and video report on WEWS-TV:
http://www.newsnet5.com/news/11063550/detail.html

5) India Plans “Intelligent” Airport Terminals
Link to story on Zee News:
http://www.zeenews.com/znnew/articles.asp?aid=355721&ssid=50&sid=BUS

6) Specialty Plates May Result in Unwarranted Electronic Toll Charges
Link to story in the Boston Herald:
http://news.bostonherald.com/localRegional/view.bg?articleid=184085

7) Mechanics Question Code of Conduct
New Jersey legislature to vote on bill to require vehicle manufacturers to make diagnostic codes available to public.
Link to story in the Herald News:
http://www.northjersey.com/page.php?qstr=eXJpcnk3ZjczN2Y3dnFlZUVFeXkzJmZnYmVsN2Y3dnFlZUVFeXk3MDgxMjIwJnlyaXJ5N2Y3MTdmN3ZxZWVFRXl5Mg

8) New York Senator Calls for Cell Towers Along Adirondack Northway
Suspend environmental rules, build units at rest stops, legislator says.
Link to story in the Times Union:
http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=565107&category=STATE&newsdate=2/21/2007

9) Web Site Gives San Francisco Transit, Car, Walking DirectionsLink to story in the San Francisco Examiner:
http://www.examiner.com/a-576907~Web_site_gives_S_F__transit__car__walking_directions.html
Link to site:
http://www.publicroutes.com/default.aspx?link=directions&state_tmp=SF&state_id_tmp=8

10) Wireless Internet Provides Competitive Edge to Rail Operators
Link to story in Digital Communities:
http://www.govtech.net/digitalcommunities/story.php?id=103973&utm_source=dc_070221&utm_medium=enews&utm_content=story

11) Quake Warnings Can be a Disaster
From snowstorms to tsunamis, scientists tasked with notifying authorities about a possible threat often find themselves caught between crying wolf and uneasy silence.
Link to story in the Seattle Post-Intelligencer:
http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/local/304469_megaquake21.html

12) £6 Million Traffic Flow System Drives Down Congestion in UK
Link to story in Computing:
http://www.computing.co.uk/computing/news/2183882/traffic-flow-system-drives

13) Truckers Must File E-Summaries of Cargo at US Borders
Link to story from National Journal’s Technology Daily:
http://www.govexec.com/story_page.cfm?articleid=36169&dcn=todaysnews

14) Traffic-Jam-Trapped Motorists Can’t Miss Mobile Billboards
Link to story from the Los Angeles Times:
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/2003581388_truckads21.html

15) Online 911 System Proposed
Link to story in Computerworld:
http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&articleId=9011594&intsrc=news_ts_head

16) UK Village Posts Sign Telling Drivers to Ignore GPS
Link to story in IT Week:
http://itsneak.itweek.co.uk/2007/02/satnav_backlash.html

17) Climbers Line Up Against Bill that Would Require Them to Carry Locators on Mount Hood
Link to AP story:
http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2007-02-21-climber-locator-bill_x.htm

18) Improving Disaster Management: The Role of IT in Mitigation, Preparedness, Response, and Recovery
Link to report from the Transportation Research Board:
http://www.trb.org/news/blurb_detail.asp?id=7254


News Releases

1) Slovenia Announces Establishment of National ITS Organization
http://www.ertico.com/en/news_and_events/ertico_newsroom/slovenia_announces_establishment_of_national_its_organisation.htm

2) Mitretek Systems Changes Name to Noblis
http://home.businesswire.com/portal/site/google/index.jsp?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20070221005166&newsLang=en

3) US Airways Selects Pittsburgh for Its Combined Flight Operations Control Center
http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=196799&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=965680&highlight

4) Emergency Responders Get Live Pictures from Florida Department of Transportation
http://www.itsa.org/industry_member_news_content/c219_d1121/News/Industry_amp_Member_News.html


Solicitation
- Request for Proposals – Demonstration Freeway Service Patrols on Interstate H-1 and Moanalua Freeway – Hawaii Department of Transportation
http://www4.hawaii.gov/bidfiles/NH-0300(84).htm


Job Postings
- Senior Software Engineer – Delcan – Atlanta, Georgia
http://www.delcan.com/careers/jobs/?id=90
- ITS Traffic Engineer – Delcan – Atlanta, Georgia
http://www.delcan.com/careers/jobs/?id=89
- Database Administrator – Delcan – La Mirada, California
http://www.delcan.com/careers/jobs/?id=85
- QA/Testing – Delcan – La Mirada, California
http://www.delcan.com/careers/jobs/?id=91


Upcoming Events
Ready! Emergency Preparedness and Response Conference & Exposition – May 9-10 – Washington, DC
http://govsecinfo.com/ready.html


Today in Transportation History
1937 **70th anniversary** - The Arrowbile, makes its first test flight.
http://www.nasm.si.edu/research/aero/aircraft/waterman.htm

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Tuesday, February 20, 2007

Tuesday, February 20, 2007


Transportation Communications Newsletter

Tuesday, February 20, 2007 -- ISSN 1529-1057


Tee Up for ITS America’s Golf Tournament at the 2007 Annual Meeting & Exposition

They don’t call Palm Springs the “golf capital of the world" for nothing. Not only are there more than 100 courses in the greater Palm Springs area, they’re also among the world’s most beautiful. On Sunday, June 3, golf enthusiasts are invited to play a tournament guaranteed to start ITS America’s 2007 Annual Meeting & Exposition off with a swing. Participation is limited to 50 golfers and you must be registered for the meeting in order to participate. Registration includes green fees, cart, range balls, continental breakfast, and lunch. To register for this event, visit
www.itsa.org/amgolf.html.


1) That Little Voice Telling You To Skip I-95? It's Your Car
On-the-button navigation devices a goal of grants proposed in Virginia to ease traffic.
Link to story in The Washington Post:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/02/19/AR2007021901163.html (may require free registration)

2) Pilots in Amazon Crash had Communications Difficulties
Link to AP story:
http://www.usatoday.com/news/world/2007-02-19-brazil-plane-crash_x.htm
Link to story in Folha de S.Paulo:
http://www1.folha.uol.com.br/folha/cotidiano/ult95u131901.shtml (in Portuguese)

3) How Other States Avoid Highway Woe
They plan far ahead and act preemptively.
Link to story in The Philadelphia Inquirer:
http://www.philly.com/mld/inquirer/news/local/16736798.htm

4) Driver’s License Emerges as Crime-Fighting Tool, but Privacy Advocates Worry
Link to story in The New York Times:
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/02/17/us/17face.html?ex=1329368400&en=8782b7320b2e7a40&ei=5090&partner=rssuserland&emc=rss

5) Helicopters to Monitor Zagreb Traffic?
Helicopters will prevent city traffic jams by letting drivers know where the gridlocks are and then rerouting them.
Link to story on Javno:
http://www.javno.com/en/croatia/clanak.php?id=21871

6) Stealth Launch for Panasonic Aircraft Broadband Venture?
Link to story on Inflight Online:
http://www.shephard.co.uk/Inflight/Default.aspx?Action=-1000945703&ID=712e5ce1-5e14-44eb-b1ba-3cb33e9ce38c
Link to AirStellar Web site:
http://airstellar.com

7) Where GPS is Headed Next?
Brand loyalists now can follow the logos.
Link to story in the Lake County News-Sun:
http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/newssun/262693,CST-FIN-map19.article

8) Your Client’s Message Out on the Links
Ads are delivered to golf carts using GPS.
Link to story in Media Life:
http://www.medialifemagazine.com/artman/publish/article_10265.asp

9) News from ERTICO
- ERTICO Information Workshop in Ljubljana
http://www.ertico.com/en/news_and_events/ertico_newsroom/ertico_information_workshop_in_ljubljana.htm
- Rail ITS Seminar to Follow Aalborg ITS Congress
http://www.ertico.com/en/news_and_events/ertico_newsroom/rail_its_seminar_to_follow_aalborg_its_congress.htm


News Releases

1) Inrix-SEH Team Selected by Wisconsin Department of Transportation to Provide Real-Time Traffic Flow on Roads without Traditional Sensors
http://www.inrix.com/news_SEH_20Feb2007.asp


Upcoming Events
Webinar - Work Zone Rule Implementation: What are States Doing to Implement the Rule? – March 19
http://www.nhi.fhwa.dot.gov/resources/webconference/web_conf_learner_reg.aspx?webConfID=11344


Job Posting
- Traffic Incident Management Coordinator (Reference #12967BR) – DMJM Harris – Fort Lauderdale, Florida
http://www.dmjmharris.com/Careers/brassring.jsp


Today in Transportation History
1962 – John Glenn becomes the first American to orbit the Earth.
http://www-pao.ksc.nasa.gov/history/mercury/ma-6/ma-6.htm

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Monday, February 19, 2007

Monday, February 19, 2007


Transportation Communications Newsletter

Monday, February 19, 2007 -- ISSN 1529-1057


Iteris, Inc., is an industry leader in Intelligent Transportation Systems, traffic engineering and transportation planning. We are seeking innovative ITS Specialists, Traffic Engineers and Transportation Planners to join our dynamic team throughout the U.S. We have opportunities available in Ontario, Los Angeles and Anaheim, California as well as Las Vegas, Virginia and Kansas City, MO. We have positions ranging from Assistant Transportation level to Senior, Principal and Director of Operations.

Complete job descriptions are available on our website:
http://www.iteris.com/careers.html or send confidential resumes directly to jobs@iteris.com.
EOE


1) You’ll Find the Latest News on the George Washington Bridge Right Here
Ramp closure adds to delays but little notice is provided to the public.
Link to column in The Record:
http://www.northjersey.com/page.php?qstr=eXJpcnk3ZjczN2Y3dnFlZUVFeXkyNjcmZmdiZWw3Zjd2cWVlRUV5eTcwNzk5NjQmeXJpcnk3ZjcxN2Y3dnFlZUVFeXk5

2) Information Superhighway Hits the Road
Dash Navigatio, WAAV Inc,. Autonet Mobile Inc. New devices offer wireless access on the interstate.
Link to column in The Boston Globe:
http://www.boston.com/cars/news/articles/2007/02/18/information_superhighway_hits_the_road/ (may require free registration)

3) Atlanta Posts Special Events on Web as Traffic Aid
Link to story in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
http://www.ajc.com/metro/content/metro/atlanta/stories/2007/02/16/0217mettraffic.html (may require free registration)
Link to Atlanta Police events calendar:
http://www.atlantapd.org/events/Events.htm

4) Driver’s Ed for Robot Racers
Driverless cars will need to understand signs and traffic signals to operate in an urban environment.
Link to story on CNET News:
http://news.com.com/Drivers+ed+for+robot+racers/2100-11394_3-6160344.html?tag=nefd.top

5) Upcoming Changes in Weather Warnings
Storm warnings will be for specific areas within counties, using well-known landmarks such as highways and rivers.
Link to story on Central Florida News 13:
http://www.cfnews13.com/News/Local/2007/2/17/haz_wx_week_warnings.html

6) Startup Hopes to Modernize Parking Hunt
Link to AP story:
http://www.siliconvalley.com/mld/siliconvalley/news/16735134.htm
Link to further information on SpotScout:
http://www.spotscout.com

7) Looking for a Business Address? Good Luck -- You’ll Need It
Link to column in the News-Leader:
http://www.news-leader.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070218/COLUMNISTS17/702180360/1087/NEWS01


News Releases

1) Bulging Bumper Could Speed Journey to Computerized Carriageways
http://www.manchester.ac.uk/aboutus/news/display/?id=104397

2) United Rentals Complete Sale of Traffic Control Business
http://www.ur.com/index.php/news/2007-02-15/

3) XM, Sirius Plan to Merge – Enhance traffic offerings one of the proposed benefits
http://xmradio.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=press_releases&item=1423


Upcoming Events
Talking Operations: Road Weather Management Web Conference – March 14
https://www.nhi.fhwa.dot.gov/resources/webconference/web_conf_learner_reg.aspx?webConfID=10825


Today in Transportation History
1936 – Billy Mitchell, the man considered by many as the “Father of the US Air Force,” dies.
http://www.airpower.maxwell.af.mil/airchronicles/cc/mitch.html

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Friday, February 16, 2007

Friday, February 16, 2007

Commentary:

Valentine's Day brought a snow and ice storm to the northeastern US. Since I live and work here I was able to experience first hand what travel was like. No doubt, this was not a typical winter storm. It wasn't the snow so much, as the ice that created big travel problems.

Two transportation incidents from this storm were big news stories. The first involved JetBlue and several flights which were stuck on the runways at JFK Airport in New York City; some for longer than nine hours. One of the major complaints of passengers was the lack of information on what was happening.

The second story involved a closure of Interstate 78 in Pennsylvania. Snow and ice along a hilly section of the highway led to vehicles being stuck and plows unable to clear the highway. Many people were trapped for over 24-hours. Again, one of the complaints voice by drivers was the lack of information provided. In this case, many were upset that there were no warnings given about the closed highway before they entered, even thought the highway had been blocked for hours before they drove onto it. Once trapped, there was little information available on what was happening and how long they might be stuck.

A week earlier, Long Island Rail Road riders were upset when downed wires stopped trains for hours during the Friday evening rush hour. Again, it wasn't just being trapped on non-moving trains that was upsetting, but the lack of detailed information which was provided to passengers.
I'm not here to throw stones at the agencies or companies involved with these events but I point them out to stress the importance of providing information to travelers as quickly and as thoroughly as possible. In the case of the LIRR and JetBlue, information wouldn't have moved the passengers any faster but it probably would have reduced the frustration of not know what was going on. For drivers headed to I-78, information might have kept them off the highway and provided some options other than sitting in a cold vehicle with no food or water. For those who were stuck, information might have let them know why they were stuck and what was being done to free them.

Hopefully, those involved in transportation will learn some lessons from these incidents. While it's impossible to plan for all contingencies and to avoid disruptions, every effort should be made to get information, through multiple channels, to those who are affected or may be affected.


Transportation Communications Newsletter

Friday, February 16, 2007 -- ISSN 1529-1057


Iteris, Inc., is an industry leader in Intelligent Transportation Systems, traffic engineering and transportation planning. We are seeking innovative ITS Specialists, Traffic Engineers and Transportation Planners to join our dynamic team throughout the U.S. We have opportunities available in Ontario, Los Angeles and Anaheim, California as well as Las Vegas, Virginia and Kansas City, MO. We have positions ranging from Assistant Transportation level to Senior, Principal and Director of Operations.

Complete job descriptions are available on our website:
http://www.iteris.com/careers.html or send confidential resumes directly to jobs@iteris.com.
EOE


1) Gridlock? Overturn? Dial 511 to Find Out
Service to debut Wednesday in San Diego County.
Link to story in The San Diego Union-Tribune:
http://www.signonsandiego.com/uniontrib/20070216/news_1n16traffic.html
Link to companion Web site:
http://www.511sd.com

2) Industry Sends US DOT Mixed Message on GPS Backup System
Link to story in Federal Computer Week:
http://www.fcw.com/article97692-02-15-07-Web

3) New York State Lawmakers Wary of Putting Cameras in Work Zones
Link to story in the Observer-Dispatch:
http://www.uticaod.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070216/NEWS/702160306/1001

4) Office of Management and Budget Chief Tells Agencies to Ignore Earmarks Not Written Into Law
Link to story from CongressDaily:
http://www.govexec.com/story_page.cfm?articleid=36153&dcn=todaysnews
Link to OMB memo:
http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/memoranda/fy2007/m07-10.pdf

5) Hundreds of Furious Motorists Stuck for Hours on Pennsylvania Highway
Some drivers upset about lack of warning and information.
Link to AP story:
http://www.cumberlink.com/articles/2007/02/16/ap-state-pa/d8nanoh00.txt

6) Texas License Plate Law Ensnares Some TxTags
Toll-paying transponders that mount on front bumper could fall under court ruling.
Link to story in The Austin American-Statesman:
http://www.statesman.com/news/content/news/stories/local/02/16/16txtags.html (may require free registration)

7) US Department of Homeland Security Official Defends Effort to Promote Radio Interoperability
Link to story from CongressDaily:
http://www.govexec.com/story_page.cfm?articleid=36151&dcn=todaysnews

8) Hawaiian Representative Seeks Traffic Control Center for Maui
Link to story in The Maui News:
http://www.mauinews.com/story.aspx?id=27754

9) Handset Makers Get in on Location Services
Link to CNET News story:
http://news.com.com/Handset+makers+get+in+on+location+services/2100-1039_3-6159778.html?tag=nefd.lede

10) Being Taken for a Ride in Mumbai? Complain Online
Mumbai traffic police establish site to lodge complaints against taxis and auto rickshaws.
Link to Indo-Asian News Service story:
http://www.dailyindia.com/show/115163.php/Being-taken-for-a-ride-in-Mumbai?-Complain-online
Link to complaint form:
http://www.trafficpolicemumbai.org/Complaint%20Form%20aginst%20ART.html

11) New Video Warns of Distracted Driving
Link to story in The Arizona Republic:
http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/local/articles/0216toetag0216.html
Link to further information on Toe Tag video:
http://www.toetaginfo.net/movie.htm

12) Washington Metro Testing New Signs at Some Stations
Link to AP story:
http://www.examiner.com/a-569186~Metro_testing_new_signs_at_some_stations.html
Link to news release from the Washington Area Metropolitan Transit Authority:
http://www.wmata.com/about/met_news/story.cfm?ID=1154

13) Mitsubishi Shows UWB-Based Location System
Features accuracy within 15 centimeters.
Link to story in Computerworld:
http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&articleId=9011414&intsrc=news_ts_head


News Releases

1) EIS Wins Lawsuit Brought by Wavetronix
http://www.eistraffic.com/pdf/EIS%20wins%20lawsuit%20against%20Wavetronix%20-%20Feb%2007.pdf


Upcoming Events
National Emergency Management Summit – March 4-6 – New Orleans
http://www.emergencymanagementsummit.com/?utm_source=emerg


Friday Bonus
Ever been aggravated by one of those drivers with a fancy new car who take up two spaces so their precious
vehicle won’t get dinged? Here’s a chance to point them out to the world and see you’re not alone.
http://www.startribune.com/a2188


Bernie’s Notes
This week’s storm in the northeastern US highlighted a couple of transportation communication failures. Click on this link for my comments.
http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/transport-communications-add/message/34


Today in Transportation History
1907 **100th anniversary** - A New York Central train crashes in the Bronx and leaves over 20 people dead.
http://alfredbarten.com/oldmaud4.html

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Thursday, February 15, 2007

Thursday, February 15, 2007


Transportation Communications Newsletter

Thursday, February 15, 2007 -- ISSN 1529-1057


Early Bird Registration Rates End March 15 for ITS America’s 2007 Annual Meeting & Exposition

Don't delay any longer! Make sure you register no later than March 15 for ITS America’s 2007 Annual Meeting & Exposition and take advantage of our early-bird registration rates. Full registration packages include access to the VII Technology Showcase, U.S. Department of Transportation Executive Session, professional development hours, forum showcases, meet-the-author poster sessions, nationally-recognized speakers, exhibit hall, industry awards and networking events. Register online at
https://www.one-stop-registration.com/itsa. For all the latest information on ITS America’s 2007 Annual Meeting & Exposition in Palm Springs, June 4-6, visit http://www.itsa.org/annualmeeting.html.

1) Maryland State Highway Administration Workers Put On Their Winter Road Show
SHA’s operations center tracks conditions during storm.
Link to story in The Baltimore Sun:
http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/local/bal-te.md.highway15feb15,0,3910442.story?coll=bal-local-headlines (may require free registration)

2) Research: Red-Light Cameras Work
Link to story in USA Today:
http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2007-02-14-redlightcameras_x.htm

3) Identifying High Frequency Crash Locations: Empowering End-Users with GIS Capabilities
Link to article from the ITE Journal:
http://www.aaafoundation.org/multimedia/index.cfm?button=article&?SMContentIndex=5&SMContentSet=0

4) Harmonization of Road Signs and Markings
Link to article in Nordic Road and Transport Research:
http://www.vti.se/nordic/2-06/Nordic_Road_2_2006.pdf (page 10)


News Releases

1) AAA: 38 Percent Fewer Fatal Crashes in States with Most Comprehensive Teen Driving Laws
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/070215/aqth023.html?.v=4

2) Wavetronix to Appeal Unfavorable Court Ruling
http://www.wavetronix.com/pr/library/2007/02/15_WavetronixToAppealCourtRuling.html

3) TrafficLand Supplies Real-Time Video to Traffic.com Web Site
http://www.trafficland.com/library/2-15-07_Trafficcom.pdf

4) ERTICO Meeting Kicks Off New International Cooperation Strategy Working Groups
http://www.ertico.com/en/news_and_events/ertico_newsroom/ertico_meeting_kicks_off_new_international_cooperation_strategy_working_groups.htm


Upcoming Events
T3 Webinar on "Systems Engineering (SE) for ITS: Using FHWA's New SE Handbook” – March 13
http://www.pcb.its.dot.gov/T3/s070313_se_guide.htm


Today in Transportation History
1898 – The USS Maine is blown up in Havana Harbor
http://www.history.navy.mil/photos/events/spanam/events/maineskg.htm

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Wednesday, February 14, 2007

Wednesday, February 14, 2007


Transportation Communications Newsletter

Wednesday, February 14, 2007 -- ISSN 1529-1057


1) A Plan for a New, High-Tech Air Traffic Control System Would Raise Costs for People Who Fly
Link to AP story:
http://www.iht.com/articles/2007/02/14/business/fly.php

2) Amtrak Wi-Fi May Prevent Track Deaths
Link to story in the San Mateo County Times:
http://www.insidebayarea.com/sanmateocountytimes/localnews/ci_5224276

3) Which Technique Can Beat LA Traffic
It's experience vs. technology in NBC4's test race.
Link to story and video report on KNBC-TV:
http://www.nbc4.tv/news/11010753/detail.html

4) “Virtual Dublin” R&D Project Gets €2.5 Million Grant
Link to story on SiliconRepublic:
http://www.siliconrepublic.com/news/news.nv?storyid=single7794

5) GPS Navigation Improves Traffic Safety?
Link to story in Digital Trends:
http://news.digitaltrends.com/article12288.html

6) Westwood’s Metro Enhances Web Service
New digital features include online traffic reporter blogs, video traffic reports and feedback forums.
Link to story in Mediaweek:
http://www.mediaweek.com/mw/news/recent_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003545251
Link to WCVB-TV/SmartRoute traffic blog:
http://my.thebostonchannel.com/smartroutesblog

7) A Sign Your DJ isn't Local: Mispronouncing Mazeroski
Columnist comments on how Pittsburgh landmarks are mispronounced on satellite radio traffic reports.
Link to column in the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review:
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/today/s_493192.html


News Releases

1) Dubai Roads and Transport Authority Announces Its Communications Channels with Its Customers
http://www.rta.gov.ae/news002.asp?newsid=692

2) US DOT Announces Public Meeting on Integrated Vehicle Based Safety Systems
http://www.itsa.org/industry_member_news_content/c219_d1103/News/Industry_amp_Member_News.html


Upcoming Events
Regional Air Cargo Carrier Association Spring Conference – May 14-17 – Scottsdale, Arizona
http://www.raccaonline.org/html/conference.html


Today in Transportation History
1912 – The first diesel-powered submarine is commissioned in Groton, Connecticut.
http://www.history.navy.mil/branches/teach/dive/hist1.htm

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Tuesday, February 13, 2007

Tuesday, February 13, 2007


Transportation Communications Newsletter

Tuesday, February 13, 2007 -- ISSN 1529-1057


Student Essay Competition Deadline Approaching

ITS America’s Student Essay Competition, which has been sponsored by PBS&J for six years, is designed to encourage student interest and future participation in the development of ITS solutions. Both graduate and undergraduate students are eligible to participate. The winner will receive complimentary registration, transportation and accommodations to attend ITS America’s 2007 Annual Meeting & Exposition from June 4-6, 2007 in Palm Springs, California. The deadline for entries is March 16, 2007. For the list of topics and entry guidelines, please visit
www.itsa.org/amstudentessay.html.


1) Much-Touted TransLink Card Finally Hits the Bay Area Transit Scene
Link to story in The Oakland Tribune:
http://www.insidebayarea.com/oaklandtribune/ci_5210829

2) Montana Bill Would Require Drivers Know English
Link to AP story:
http://www.billingsgazette.net/articles/2007/02/13/news/state/56-legienglish.txt

3) New York MTA: Cell Phone Service to Move Forward
Link to story in amNew York:
http://www.amny.com/news/local/am-cell0213,0,4126234.story?coll=am-local-headlines

4) Metal Theft Web Site Set Up by Washington State DOT
Link to AP story:
http://www.king5.com/localnews/stories/NW_021207WABmetaltheftwebsiteSW.786c49e2.html
Link to site:
http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/maintenance/material

5) Long Island Rail Road Probe to Look at Alert Protocol
Link to story in Newsday:
http://www.newsday.com/news/local/longisland/ny-lilirr0211,0,5450021.story?coll=ny-linews-headlines

6) More Airports Tell Drivers Just Where to Go to Get Parking
Link to story in USA Today:
http://www.usatoday.com/money/biztravel/2007-02-12-parking-usat_x.htm

7) Avoiding Traffic Jams Just Click Away
Lake County, Illinois Web site highlights bottlenecks.
Link to story in the Chicago Tribune:
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/northshore/chi-0702130205feb13,1,5302677.story?coll=chi-newslocalnorthshore-hed (may require free registration)
Link to Lake County Passage:
http://www.lakecountypassage.com

8) Unhappy Irish Motorists Don’t Feel at All Safe on Road Network
Signage visibility, road markings and lack of variable message signs among concerns.
Link to story in the Irish Independent:
http://www.unison.ie/irish_independent/stories.php3?ca=9&si=1775171&issue_id=15247

9) Trucking Firm Turns to RFID to Fill Black Hole
Uses active tags to track containers to North Pole.
Link to story in Computerworld:
http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&articleId=9011214&intsrc=news_ts_head
Link to news release from Horizon Lines:
http://www.horizon-lines.com/ArticleBody.asp?ID=76&ListName=HLNews

10) FHWA Broad Area Announcement for Exploratory Advanced Research Program
Link to further information:
http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/crt/initiatives/pip.cfm


News Releases

1) North Carolina Governor Announces Upgrades to 511 Travel Information Line
http://www.public-cio.com/newsStory.php?id=2007.02.13-103904

2) New Tool on Bay Area 511 Web Page Lets Drivers Forecast Travel Times
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/070213/sftu142.html?.v=43
Link to Predict-a-Trip site:
http://traffic.511.org/his_traffic_text.asp

3) Customize Your Bus Trips with King County Metro Online Tools
http://www.metrokc.gov/kcdot/transtoday/
Link to Metro Online:
http://transit.metrokc.gov/


Upcoming Events
Global Border Security Conference & Expo – May 8-10 – San Antonio, Texas
http://www.globalbordersecurity.com/


Today in Transportation History
1923 – Chuck Yeager, the first person to fly faster than the speed of sound, is born in Myra, West Virginia.
http://www.achievement.org/autodoc/page/yea0bio-1

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