Tuesday, September 30, 2008

Transportation Communications Newsletter

Tuesday, September 30, 2008 -- ISSN 1529-1057

CARTOGRAPHY

1) Microsoft Updates Live Hotmail and Maps
Local landmarks and businesses now used when providing directions.
Link to CNET News story:
http://news.cnet.com/8301-17939_109-10054006-2.html?tag=newsLatestHeadlinesArea.0
Link to Live Search Maps: http://maps.live.com

PARKING

2) Ending the Space Race
If smarter parking meters catch on, the days of circling the block will be over.
Link to story in Governing:
http://www.governing.com/archive/2008/sep/glimpse.txt

SAFETY / SECURITY

3) Colorado Tests Way to Reduce Animal-Car Crashes
Link to story in the Examiner:
http://www.examiner.com/a-1614925~Colorado_tests_way_to_reduce_animal_car_crashes.html
Link to news release from the Colorado Department of Transportation:
http://www.dot.state.co.us/Communications/news/SW20080929-1.html

TRANSIT

4) Chicago Transit Authority to Sell Transit-Themed Merchandise
Link to story on WBBM Radio:
http://www.wbbm780.com/CTA-To-Sell-Transit-Themed-Merchandise/3050398
Link to CTA Gifts: http://ctagifts.com


News Releases
1) Port of Long Beach Security Strengthened by Web-based Network
2) Big Step Forward for 5.9 GHz Tolling
3) The Worldwide Transportation Library Announces New Web Design that Benefits International Tourists


Upcoming Events
T3 Webinar: Arizona E-VII Program - Strategies for Improving Emergency Response to Traffic Incidents While Enhancing Safety for Emergency Responders – October 23
http://www.pcb.its.dot.gov/t3/s081023_arizona.asp


Today in Transportation History
1954 – The US Navy’s USS Nautilus was commissioned. It was the world’s first operational nuclear-powered submarine.
http://www.ussnautilus.org

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