Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Transportation Communications Newsletter

Tuesday, August 26, 2008 -- ISSN 1529-1057

Third Transportation Book by Joseph M. Giglio in Three Years: Judges of the Secret Court

Using the techniques of popular fiction, Giglio dramatizes how America's transportation system can be transformed into a vigorous engine for economic growth-and to make clear that our ability to meet the challenges of an increasingly competitive global economy depend on this transformation.
The book gives today's savvy readers a refreshing dose of real-world insights into creating a "New Covenant" on transportation-between the federal government, state and local governments, and private enterprise-that will not simply repair a broken transportation system, but will turn it into a crucial generator of economic growth. Copies of the book are available for purchase at www.Amazon.com and at www.hudson.org/bookstore.


AVIATION

1) FAA Says Communication Breakdown Delaying Flights
Link to AP story:
http://biz.yahoo.com/ap/080826/faa_communication_breakdown.html?.v=13

2) Kentucky Crash Brings Subtle Changes in Aviation
Enhanced airfield markings and improved cockpit information among recommendations.
Link to McClatchy Newspapers story:
http://www.kentucky.com/181/story/501764.html

3) Sky is the Limit
India’s GAGAN project will improve airport and airspace access in all weather conditions.
Link to story in Frontline:
http://www.hinduonnet.com/fline/stories/20080912251811400.htm

CARTOGRAPHY

4) MapQuest Inches Toward Modernity
Link to story on CNET News:
http://news.cnet.com/8301-17939_109-10025491-2.html

ELECTRONIC TOLLING

5) Money Spent vs. Time Saved Debated for HOT Lanes in Northern Virginia
Link to story in The Washington Post:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/08/24/AR2008082402559.html?hpid=topnews

OTHER

6) US Reaches Out to Foreign Tourists with New Web Site
Link to AP story:
http://www.usatoday.com/travel/news/2008-08-26-discover-america_N.htm
Link to Discover America: http://www.discoveramerica.com

ROADWAYS

7) West Virginia Turnpike Accident Response is Lesson
Link to story in The Charleston Gazette:
http://wvgazette.com/News/200808250604

SAFETY / SECURITY

8) No Listening to Music While Driving in Mumbai
Traffic police enact ban saying it distracts motorists.
Link to NDTV story:
http://www.ndtv.com/convergence/ndtv/story.aspx?id=NEWEN20080063078

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

9) Georgia DOT Liaison Keeps Traffic Bulletins Flowing
Link to story in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
http://www.ajc.com/metro/content/metro/stories/2008/08/26/bryan_gunter_gdot.html

10) Live Traffic Map Service Seeking Volunteers in Ottawa
Link to story in The Ottawa Citizen:
http://www.canada.com/ottawacitizen/news/story.html?id=8cf96d65-78b4-442f-bf16-76efabe3e394


News Releases
1) Airbiquity Announces Connected Services Platform for Personal Navigation Devices
2) Eight Live New Delaware DOT Traffic Cameras Will be Operational by Fall


Upcoming Events
3rd Annual AAAE/ACC Information Technology for Airports Conference – October 26-28 – San Diego, California
http://events.aaae.org/sites/080906/index.cfm


Today in Transportation History
1978 **30th anniversary** - Soyuz 31 was launched, carrying the first German cosmonaut, Sigmund Jähn.
http://www.spacefacts.de/bios/international/english/jaehn_sigmund.htm

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