Friday, November 28, 2008

Transportation Communications Newsletter

Friday, November 28, 2008 -- ISSN 1529-1057

TIC from GEWI means Proven Interoperability
Whether you need to share, view, collect, aggregate, or distribute data between agencies, offices, control centers, districts, counties, states, or even countries, TIC can be configured to your interoperability requirements using this highly-flexible commercial off-the-shelf solution (COTS). TIC has an 11 year track record and is proven worldwide, such as by the European Road Information Center (ERIC) which provides 100% live data interoperability between 22 countries in seven different languages. TIC is already operating in over 100 projects worldwide and can be deployed faster, more affordably, and with less risk than build-your-own solutions. Why reinvent the wheel? To download a brochure and leaflets, please visit www.gewi.com to discuss your questions and requirements, please contact jim.oneill@gewi.com.


GPS / NAVIGATION

1) As Technology Emerges, so Does the Dashboard Snitch
Link to story from the Los Angeles Times:
http://www.boston.com/news/nation/articles/2008/11/28/as_technology_emerges_so_does_the_dashboard_snitch/

OTHER

2) News from ERTICO – ITS Europe
- SISTER Holds Special Session at ITS World Congress
http://www.ertico.com/en/news_and_events/ertico_newsroom/project_news_sister_holds_special_session_at_its_world_congress.htm
- SatNEx General Assembly
http://www.ertico.com/en/news_and_events/ertico_newsroom/project_news_satnex_general_assembly.htm

3) Articles from Intellimotion
- Tools for Operations Planning: The TOPL Project (page 3)
- Automated Bus for Bus Rapid Transit Debuts on City Street (page 6)
http://www.path.berkeley.edu/PATH/Intellimotion/IM_14.2_low.pdf

PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION

4) Indiana’s Upcoming Anti-DUI Ad Campaign Will Include MySpace Blitz
Link to story in the Pantagraph:
http://www.pantagraph.com/articles/2008/11/28/news/doc493029655fde8469541135.txt

RAILROADS

5) Massive Revamp for York Station
Historic rail station will get automatic ticket barriers, new electronic information boards and additional CCTV cameras.
Link to story in The Press:
http://www.thepress.co.uk/news/3927087.Massive_revamp_for_York_station_/

SAFETY / SECURITY

6) Report: Officials Mishandled Security Breach at Florida Airport
Homeland Security Administration Inspector General says Transportation Security Administration wasn’t properly notified of a possible security threat.
Link to story in USA Today:
http://www.usatoday.com/travel/flights/2008-11-27-tsa_N.htm
Link to report: http://www.dhs.gov/xoig/assets/mgmtrpts/OIG_09-05_Oct08.pdf

7) US Department of Homeland Security Seeks Radical Ways to Detect Dangerous Cargo
Link to story in Federal Computer Week:
http://www.fcw.com/online/news/154509-1.html

8) Cell Phones in Yellowstone?
Link to story from the Los Angeles Times:
http://www.mcall.com/features/lifestyle/green/la-na-yellowstone17-2008nov17,0,2807940.story
Link to Yellowstone Wireless Communications Services Plan:
http://www.nps.gov/yell/parkmgmt/upload/WIRELESS%20EA%20September_9_08%20Final.pdf

TOURISM

9) Radio Station for Tourists Hits the Airwaves in New Zealand
Station uses GPS to provide location-specific information.
Link to story on FourCorners:
http://www.fourcorners.co.nz/new-zealand/tourism-news-detail/index.cfm/articleId/18335/
Link to additional information from Tourism Radio: http://www.tourismradio.info

TRANSIT

10) Center City Portals
Graphic system designed to help visitors and first-time riders use Philadelphia’s transit systems.
Link to story in Center City Digest:
http://www.centercityphila.org/docs/CCDigest-Fall08-Web.pdf (page 4)


News Releases
1) Inaugural Class for ITS America’s ITS Hall of Fame Announced at ITS America’s Annual Meeting
2) European Space Ministers Give Green Light to New Programs, Including those Involving Air Traffic Management and Navigation


Upcoming Events
The International Emergency Management Society 2009 Conference and Workshop – June 9-11 – Istanbul
http://www.tiems2009.org/


Friday Bonus
If you think the charge for a pillow and blanket on an airliner is outrageous, wait until Mr. Smith sees how much this costs!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7WyTAcHKWA


Today in Transportation History
1703 **305th anniversary** - The first Eddystone Lighthouse was destroyed during the Great Storm of 1703.
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a8/Eddystone_lighthouse00.jpg

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Thursday, November 27, 2008

Transportation Communications Newsletter

Thursday, November 27, 2008 -- ISSN 1529-1057

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

AVIATION

1) GM Asks FAA to Bar Public Tracking of Leased Corporate Jet
Link to Bloomberg News story:
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601103&sid=afrKemH3i.2Y&refer=us

2) Detroit Metro Airport Warns of Speed Traps
Signs posted at the airport tell drivers Romulus police have dramatically increased patrols.
Link to story in the Detroit Free Press:
http://www.freep.com/article/20081126/NEWS02/311260002/1004/NEWS
Link to comments from the City of Romulus:
http://www.romulusgov.com/default.asp?_resolutionfile=templatespathdefault.asp&area_2=pages/news

3) Canadian Government Not Meeting Air-Safety Recommendations: Analysis
Link to Canwest News Service story:
http://www.canada.com/topics/news/story.html?id=e870e7fb-c168-4871-8ebb-d3f805810c00

CAMERAS

4) Audit Finds Flaws in Washington, DC Camera Contract Process
Link to story in The Washington Post:
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2008/nov/27/traffic-camera-contract-audit-reveals-errors/

OTHER

5) Sweeping Communication Crackdown Decreed at Transport Canada
Link to Canwest News Service story:
http://www.canada.com/topics/news/national/story.html?id=f793e22a-6cc7-4580-af67-f1f1a659124d

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

6) New Technology to Cut Freeway Congestion in Melbourne
Link to story in Transport & Logistics News:
http://tandlnews.com.au/2008/11/27/article/New-technology-to-cut-freeway-congestion/KSPKITSWWJ.html

7) Drowning in Panic
Commentary on the need for evacuation transportation planning and traffic management in Trinidad and Tobago following recent flooding disaster.
Link to commentary in Trinidad & Tobago’s Newsday:
http://www.newsday.co.tt/businessday/0,90700.html


News Releases
1) ALK Technologies Partners with Transplant GPS for RightWay GPS Navigator Solutions
2) Trend is Increasing for Truck Manufacturers to Address Eco-friendly Solutions


Upcoming Events
10th ITS Asia Pacific Forum & Exhibition – July 8-10 – Bangkok
http://its-ap2009.its-thailand.org/


Today in Transportation History
1983 **25th anniversary** - An Avianca Boeing 747 crashed while approaching Barajas Airport in Madrid, killing 181 people.
http://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=19831127-0

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Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Transportation Communications Newsletter

Wednesday, November 26, 2008 -- ISSN 1529-1057

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

AVIATION

1) FAA Self-Reporting Program Aims to Gauge Controller Errors
Link to story in the Star-Telegram:
http://www.star-telegram.com/804/story/1059807.html
Link to Air Traffic Safety Action Program site: http://www.atsapsafety.com

2) Research and Technology Park Set for FAA Tech Center
Link to story on AviationNews.net:
http://www.aviationnews.net/?do=headline&news_ID=161746
Link to further information from the Federal Aviation Administration:
http://www.faa.gov/news/fact_sheets/news_story.cfm?newsId=10340

3) High-Tech Travel: Paperless Boarding
Link to story on Fox News Channel:
http://onthescene.blogs.foxnews.com/2008/11/25/high-tech-travel-paperless-boarding/
Link to further information from the Transportation Security Administration:
http://www.tsa.gov/approach/tech/paperless_boarding_pass_expansion.shtm

CARTOGRAPHY

4) Google Maps Novel is a Real Page Turner
German book combines text with an embedded map mash-up from Google Maps.
Link to story in The Inquirer:
http://www.theinquirer.net/gb/inquirer/news/2008/11/26/google-maps-hack-turns-opens
Link to Senghor on the Rocks:
http://www.senghorontherocks.net/part1.html (in German)

ELECTRONIC TOLLING

5) E-ZPass to be in Use by End of Year on Rhode Island Bridge
Link to AP story:
http://www.wpri.com/dpp/news/local_news/local_wpri_ezpass_begin_by_next_year_20081126

MARITIME

6) US Navy Releases Plan to Integrate Maritime Systems
Blueprint shows how federal, state and municipal agencies can share maritime information that affect transportation and other areas.
Link to story on NextGov:
http://www.nextgov.com/nextgov/ng_20081125_4760.php?zone=ngtoday
Link to further information from the US Navy:
http://www.doncio.navy.mil/PolicyView.aspx?ID=807

OTHER

7) God Once Again Welcome on Indiana License Plates
Link to story in The Indianapolis Star:
http://www.indystar.com/article/20081126/LOCAL/811260386

RAILROADS

8) Near Collision Cover-Up
TV station says Amtrak and Tri-Rail trains nearly collided.
Link to story and video report on WFOR-TV:
http://cbs4.com/iteam/train.collision.investigation.2.873879.html

ROADWAYS

9) San Francisco Considers Congestion Tolls on Cars
Link to story in the San Francisco Chronicle:
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/11/26/MNS614C8S1.DTL

10) Private Billboards to Flash Advisories, Alerts in Georgia
Link to story in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
http://www.ajc.com/services/content/printedition/2008/11/26/signs.html
Link to news release from the Georgia Lieutenant Governor’s Office:
http://ltgov.georgia.gov/00/press/detail/0,2668,2199618_2199664_127906671,00.html

SAFETY / SECURITY

11) Interoperable Identity Credentials for the Air Transport Industry
Link to story in Smart Card Talk:
http://www.smartcardalliance.org/pages/newsletter-200811-feature?issue=200811

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

12) Holiday Travelers Under Watchful Eyes of Maryland Transportation Authority’s Operations Center
Link to story in The Baltimore Sun:
http://www.baltimoresun.com/travel/bal-te.md.travel26nov26,0,5475147.story

13) An Unexpected Frequency
Young broadcaster provides traffic updates to Washington, DC drivers.
Link to story in the Springfield Connection:
http://www.connectionnewspapers.com/article.asp?article=322610&paper=72&cat=104

VEHICLES

14) The Thinking Car Sees a Clear Road Ahead
Link to story in EE Times Deutschland:
http://eetimes.eu/germany/212200306


News Releases
1) Enhanced Traveler Information Services Coming to Pennsylvania


Upcoming Events
ITS America Annual Meeting and Exposition – June 1-3 – National Harbor, Maryland
http://www.itsa.org/annualmeeting/c396/ITSA_Events/2009_Annual_Meeting_and_Exposition.html


Today in Transportation History
1778 **230th anniversary** - James Cook became the first European to visit the Hawaiian island of Maui.
http://www.lucidcafe.com/library/95oct/jcook.html

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Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Transportation Communications Newsletter

Tuesday, November 25, 2008 -- ISSN 1529-1057

Join IBTTA for the 2008 Transportation Finance Summit, December 7-9, 2008 in Washington, DC

Hear industry experts discuss solutions to the huge challenge of funding, maintaining, and operating surface transportation infrastructure in a stressed global environment. Special guests include U.S. Transportation Secretary Mary Peters and Former Majority Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives Richard Gephardt. This year, a special Pre-Summit CFO Roundtable will be held on Sunday, December 7, in partnership with The Transportation Transformation Group. This four-hour session will focus on the nuts and bolts issues affecting CFO's and associated professionals in our industry. Jane Garvey, Head of U.S. Public-Private Partnerships at JPMorgan and a Department of Transportation Review Team Lead by the Office of President-Elect Obama, will kick off the Roundtable. Visit IBTTA’s website to download the program, find the details and register online today!


AVIATION

1) Not Minnesota Nice: Keeping Drivers in the Dark Which Airlines are at Which Terminal
Road signs at Twin Cities airport don’t provide airline terminal information.
Link to commentary on MinnPost:
http://www.minnpost.com/steveberg/2008/11/25/4833/not_minnesota_nice_keeping_drivers_in_the_dark_about_which_airlines_are_at_which_terminal

BUSES

2) Santa Monica’s Visionary ‘Bus of the Future’ Project Receives High Marks from Transportation Industry
Link to story in The Lookout News:
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/public_notices/Public_Notices_2008/November_2008/11_24_08_Santa_Monicas_Visionary_Bus.htm

CAMERAS

3) iPhone Helps Drivers Avoid Speed Cameras
Link to story in the Telegraph:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/scienceandtechnology/technology/technologynews/3512078/iPhone-helps-drivers-avoid-speed-cameras.html

CARTOGRAPHY

4) Gloom or Growth?
What impact is the economic downturn having on satellite and aerial data providers?
Link to story in Geospatial Solutions:
http://eirs.geospatial-solutions.com/gsseirs/article/articleDetail.jsp?id=568254

OTHER

5) Latest Issue of Transport Business International
Link to magazine:
http://www.transportbusiness5.paperviewer.co.uk/

RAILROADS

6) Metrolink Engineers Must Slow Near Possible Red Lights
Senator calls for faster approvals for new collision avoidance technology.
Link to story in the Los Angeles Times:
http://www.latimes.com/news/printedition/california/la-me-metrolink25-2008nov25,0,6748044.story
Link to news release from Senator Dianne Feinstein:
http://feinstein.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?FuseAction=NewsRoom.PressReleases&ContentRecord_id=d0cc8df0-0b14-4d68-3a8f-02ecdcd10e02

ROADWAYS

7) Electronic Signs to be Installed Near Nova Scotia Highway Pass Where 1,500 Cars and Trucks Were Stranded
Link to story in The Chronicle Herald:
http://thechronicleherald.ca/Front/1092350.html

8) Indiana DOT Using Technology to Save Salt
Link to story in the Vincennes Sun-Commercial:
http://www.suncommercial.com/main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=2&ArticleID=3666

9) Research Pays Off--Uninterruptible Power Supplies Keep Traffic Signals On: Illinois Works to Avoid Delays and Dangers from Outages
Link to report from the Transportation Research Board:
http://www.trb.org/news/blurb_detail.asp?id=9740

SAFETY / SECURITY

10) Transportation Security Administration Ads Aim to Get Fliers On Board with Security Measures
Link to story in USA Today:
http://www.usatoday.com/travel/flights/2008-11-24-tsaads_N.htm

11) TSA Approves More Transportation Worker Identification Credential Readers
Link to story in Washington Technology:
http://www.washingtontechnology.com/online/1_1/33991-1.html

TRANSIT

12) Metrolink Debuts on Google Transit
Link to story in the Los Angeles Times:
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/bottleneck/2008/11/metrolink-on-go.html
Link to Metrolink Google Transit Trip Planner:
http://www.metrolinktrains.com/tripplanner/disabled.php

13) South Africa Transport Card on Home Stretch
Link to story in The Times:
http://www.thetimes.co.za/Entertainment/Article.aspx?id=891430

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

14) Test Program Guides Travelers by Cell Phone
Link to story in The Sacramento Bee:http://www.sacbee.com/101/story/1425519.html


News Releases
1) US Government to Invest $110 Million in Innovative Plan to Cut Traffic Tie-Ups in Atlanta - Plan Will Bring Congestion Pricing to I-85
2) New York MTA Launches Text Messaging and E-mail Alert System
3) Airport Information Web Site to Help Alleviate Holiday Travel Woes
4) Metro Networks Announces the 2008 Top Ten Worst Holiday Traffic Tie-Ups in America
5) Luxofor Traffic Light Design Concept – Square Signals
6) 3rd Edition of Park It! Guides Published


Upcoming Events
23rd Annual Aviation Issues Conference – January 11-15 – Kona, Hawaii
http://events.aaae.org/sites/090101/


Today in Transportation History
1560 – Andrea Doria, a Genoese admiral, died in Genoa, Italy.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05134b.htm

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Monday, November 24, 2008

Transportation Communications Newsletter

Monday, November 24, 2008 -- ISSN 1529-1057

Join IBTTA for the 2008 Transportation Finance Summit, December 7-9, 2008 in Washington, DC

Hear industry experts discuss solutions to the huge challenge of funding, maintaining, and operating surface transportation infrastructure in a stressed global environment. Special guests include U.S. Transportation Secretary Mary Peters and Former Majority Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives Richard Gephardt. This year, a special Pre-Summit CFO Roundtable will be held on Sunday, December 7, in partnership with The Transportation Transformation Group. This four-hour session will focus on the nuts and bolts issues affecting CFO's and associated professionals in our industry. Jane Garvey, Head of U.S. Public-Private Partnerships at JPMorgan and a Department of Transportation Review Team Lead by the Office of President-Elect Obama, will kick off the Roundtable. Visit IBTTA’s website to download the program, find the details and register online today!


AVIATION

1) Blogging from 25,000 Feet
Link to CNET News story:
http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-10106175-94.html?tag=newsEditorsPicksArea.0

MARITIME

2) South Korea to Launch Maritime Weather Satellite Next Year
Link to Xinhua story:
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-11/23/content_10400234.htm

ROADWAYS

3) Traffic Control Devices, Visibility, and Highway-Rail Grade Crossings 2008
Link to report from the Transportation Research Board:
http://www.trb.org/news/blurb_detail.asp?id=9726

SAFETY / SECURITY

4) New Machines Scan IDs at US Border Crossings
Link to story in USA Today:
http://www.usatoday.com/tech/news/computersecurity/2008-11-23-passport-chips_N.htm

5) Intelligent Cars the Only Option to Stop Accidents
Link to story in the Business Daily:
http://www.bdafrica.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=11389&Itemid=5843

6) New US Air Security Rules Create Turbulence in Canada
Link to Canadian Press story:
http://www.google.com/hostednews/canadianpress/article/ALeqM5gSuMNqicpgXCtGuZhZZTf79I9VSw

7) New Roadside Vests Spark Controversy
Link to story in The Saginaw News:
http://www.mlive.com/saginawnews/news/index.ssf/2008/11/new_roadside_vests_spark_contr.html
Link to further information from the Federal Highway Administration:
http://ops.fhwa.dot.gov/resources/news/news_detail.asp?ID=483

TRANSIT

8) Left Turns Blamed in Houston Light Rail Collisions
Traffic signals adjusted and in-pavement flashing lights added to cut down on crashes.
Link to column in the Houston Chronicle:
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/metropolitan/moveit/6128963.html

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

9) New Communications System Should Improve Traffic Flow in Macomb County, Michigan
Link to story in The Source:
http://www.sourcenewspapers.com/stories/112308/loc_story19001.shtml

10) Nova Scotia Transportation Minister Vows to Renew Public Confidence After Traffic Jam
Link to Canadian Press story:
http://www.google.com/hostednews/canadianpress/article/ALeqM5gTqTwNm6XilXstLOIAitPobBrKFg

VEHICLES

11) Hot Technology Moves Down the Food Chain
Link to MarketWatch story:
http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/hot-technology-moves-down-food/story.aspx?guid=%7B524EF86E%2D6D2B%2D4201%2D8E3F%2D4457E1BBD0A3%7D

12) Future Vehicles May Provide Traffic Updates – and More
Link to story in Newsday:
http://www.newsday.com/news/printedition/longisland/ny-liroad245940128nov24,0,807303.story

13) Infotainment in an AUTOSAR Environment
Link to story in Automotive DesignLine Europe:
http://www.automotivedesign-europe.com/howto/212200051;jsessionid=1MORREYJU4GDWQSNDLOSKHSCJUNN2JVN


News Releases
1) FAA Gives Green Light to NextGen Satellite System
2) Government of Canada Coordinates Joint Transit Security Exercise
3) New Generation of GPS Smart Phones Generating Renewed Momentum for the LBS Infrastructure Industry
4) Traveling with American Airlines’ New Mobile Boarding Pass
5) Commuters Report Pressure from the Boss and a Desire to Stay Connected as Top Reasons for Reading E-Mail While Driving, New Study Finds
6) Gatso USA Introduces Industry's First Amber Alert Photo Enforcement Camera -- Helping Police Stop Child Abductions


Upcoming Events
Talking Freight Webinar: Establishment Surveys in Freight Transportation – December 10
https://www.nhi.fhwa.dot.gov/resources/webconference/web_conf_learner_reg.aspx?webConfID=15724


Today in Transportation History
1943 **65th anniversary** - The USS Liscome Bay was torpedoed and sunk near Tarawa with a loss of 646 men.
http://www.history.navy.mil/danfs/l7/liscome_bay.htm

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Friday, November 21, 2008

Transportation Communications Newsletter

Friday, November 21, 2008 -- ISSN 1529-1057

Join IBTTA for the 2008 Transportation Finance Summit, December 7-9, 2008 in Washington, DC

Hear industry experts discuss solutions to the huge challenge of funding, maintaining, and operating surface transportation infrastructure in a stressed global environment. Special guests include U.S. Transportation Secretary Mary Peters and Former Majority Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives Richard Gephardt. This year, a special Pre-Summit CFO Roundtable will be held on Sunday, December 7, in partnership with The Transportation Transformation Group. This four-hour session will focus on the nuts and bolts issues affecting CFO's and associated professionals in our industry. Jane Garvey, Head of U.S. Public-Private Partnerships at JPMorgan and a Department of Transportation Review Team Lead by the Office of President-Elect Obama, will kick off the Roundtable. Visit IBTTA’s website to download the program, find the details and register online today!


BICYCLES

1) Internet Offers Easy Access to the World of Cyber-Cycling
Link to story in the Mail Tribune:
http://www.mailtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20081120/LIFE/811200309

OTHER

2) ITS – Something for Everyone
Link to blog from ABI Research:
http://www.abiresearch.com/Blog/Telematics_Blog/553

3) Coverage of ITS World Congress from Traffic Technology Today
- ITS America President Calls on Obama for ITS Support
http://www.traffictechnologytoday.com/news.php?NewsID=9233
- A Show of Contrasts
http://www.traffictechnologytoday.com/industry-blogs.php?BlogID=138

RAILROADS

4) California Train Accident Puts Control System, Mandated by 2015, Back in Spotlight
Link to story in The Press-Enterprise:
http://www.pe.com/localnews/inland/stories/PE_News_Local_S_metrolinkptc21.4426d4e.html

ROADWAYS

5) Questions Pile Up After Storm-Struck Travelers Spend Night on Nova Scotia Highway
Link to CBC News story:
http://ca.news.yahoo.com/s/cbc/081121/canada/novascotia_highway_stuck_questions

6) FHWA Provides Guidance on South Carolina Department of Transportation Outdoor Advertising Nonconforming Sign
Link to memo from the US Federal Highway Administration:
http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/realestate/scoacpilot.htm

7) New From the Federal Highway Administration
- Work Zone Process Review Toolbox
http://www.ops.fhwa.dot.gov/wz/prtoolbox/pr_toolbox.htm
- Traffic Control Systems Handbook
http://www.ops.fhwa.dot.gov/publications/fhwahop06006/index.htm

8) Effectiveness of Behavioral Highway Safety Countermeasures
Link to report from the Transportation Research Board:
http://www.trb.org/news/blurb_detail.asp?id=9727

SAFETY / SECURITY

9) Highway Safety Improvement Program: Further Efforts Needed to Address Data Limitations and Better Align Funding with States' Top Safety Priorities
Link to US Government Accountability Office report:
http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d0935.pdf

TELEMATICS

10) HD Radio Telematics is Featured at ITS World Congress
Link to story in Radio World:
http://www.rwonline.com/pages/s.0101/t.16279.html

11) VW Says, ‘Look, Ma - No Hands’
Link to blog on Wired:
http://blog.wired.com/cars/2008/11/vw-says-look-mo.html

12) Mercedes-Benz myCOMAND Concept Brings Internet Safely Into Cars
Link to story and video on autoblog:
http://www.autoblog.com/2008/11/20/mercedes-benz-mycomand-concept-brings-internet-safely-into-cars/

TRANSIT

13) Escambia County Area Transit’s All a-Twitter
Florida transit agency plugs into multiple social networking sites.
Link to story in the Pensacola News Journal:
http://www.pnj.com/article/20081120/NEWS01/81120028

14) DC Metro Hawking the Face of Change
Fare cards will commemorate Obama’s inauguration.
Link to story in the Daily News:
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/2008/11/21/2008-11-21_dc_metro_hawking_the_face_of_change-2.html

15) Essex County Council: Electronic Bus Timetable Boards Confusing
Link to story in the Gazette:
http://www.gazette-news.co.uk/news/3864466.Essex__Bus_route_timetables____confusing___/

16) Bus Ads Roll Again After Graffiti Flap
San Francisco Muni had ads removed from buses because ads ‘looked like graffiti.’
Link to story in the Contra Costa Times:
http://www.contracostatimes.com/traffic/ci_11033625
Link to photo of Chevron bus ad:
http://www.thinkyouth.org/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/eimg_0546.jpg

17) ‘Grand Theft Auto’ Ads Return to Chicago Buses Just in Time for Holidays
Link to story in the Chicago Tribune:
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/Grand-Theft-Auto-IV-Ads-Return-to-CTA-Buses.html

18) Maryland Transit Administration Official Says Rail Shutdown Might Have Been Prevented if Electronic System was Purchased
Link to story in The Baltimore Sun:
http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/local/baltimore_city/bal-md.rail21nov21,0,2614846.story

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

19) 511 Service Debuts in New York State
Link to story and video report on NY1 News:
http://www.ny1.com/content/news_beats/transit/89352/dial-511-for-updates-on-traffic--transit/Default.aspx
Link to 511NY: http://511ny.org/

20) When Inclement Weather Strikes, Maryland Operations Center Keeps Track of Roads
Link to story in the Carroll County Times:
http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/articles/2008/11/21/news/local_news/newsstory1.txt

21) Purdue Students Track Game Day Traffic Using Bluetooth Technology
Link to story in The Exponent:
http://www.purdueexponent.org/?module=article&story_id=13839

22) Nokia Researchers Show Off the Mobile Experiences of the Future
Link to story on VentureBeat:
http://venturebeat.com/2008/11/20/nokia-researchers-show-off-the-mobile-experiences-of-the-future/


News Releases
1) EMS Technologies Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Satamatics
2) AA Launches New Zealand’s Latest Online Mapping Web Site


Upcoming Events
GPS-Wireless 2009 – February 4-5 – San Francisco
http://www.gps-wireless.com/


Friday Bonus
I don’t know about you, but I think I’d be afraid to wake up a commuter wearing this.
http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-10071741-1.html


Today in Transportation History
1964 – The Verrazano-Narrows Bridge opened connecting the New York City boroughs of Staten Island and Brooklyn.
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/general/onthisday/big/1121.html#article

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Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Transportation Communications Newsletter

Wednesday, November 19, 2008 -- ISSN 1529-1057

AVIATION

1) Los Angeles International Airport Wants Paparazzi Out of Focus
Link to story in the Daily Breeze:
http://www.dailybreeze.com/ci_11019347

OTHER

2) Coverage of the ITS World Congress in New York City
Link to story and video report on Fox News:
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,454190,00.html
Link to story from CNET News:
http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-10101664-94.html
Link to story and video report on NY1 News:
http://www.ny1.com/content/ny1_living/89046/transit-tech-expo-comes-to-town/Default.aspx

PARKING

3) Cost to Park in San Francisco Could be Set by Demand
Link to story in the San Francisco Chronicle:
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/11/19/BAR0147BFK.DTL

PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION

4) Transportation Planners in Kansas Use Online Questionnaire to Identify How to Better Involve Public
Link to story in the Lawrence Journal-World & News:
http://www2.ljworld.com/news/2008/nov/18/planners-seek-input-transportation-needs-online-qu/

ROADWAYS

5) Report Says Lack to Road Markings, Signs Cause Accidents, Traffic Jams in Lahore, Pakistan
Link to story in The Nation:
http://www.nation.com.pk/pakistan-news-newspaper-daily-english-online/Regional/Lahore/20-Nov-2008/Scanty-road-devices-cause-accidents-traffic-jams

6) Atlantic City Expressway Going Cashless by End of 2010
Link to story in The Press of Atlantic City:
http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/179/story/320368.html

SAFETY / SECURITY

7) New IDs to Speed Border Crossings
Link to story in The Seattle Times:
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2008406278_vancouvertrips.html

SPACE

8) NASA Successfully Tests First Deep Space Internet
Link to story in Government Technology:
http://www.govtech.com/gt/articles/562702

TRANSIT

9) Just Charge It: Chicago Transit Authority to Offer More Ways to Pay with Plastic
All-in-one 'smart' credit/debit cards could be used for more than commuting.
Link to story in the Chicago Tribune:
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chi-cta-farecard_19nov19,0,667032.story

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

10) Nebraska Traffic Control Center to Detect Trouble Spots
Link to story in the Omaha World-Herald:
http://www.omaha.com/index.php?u_page=2798&u_sid=10492121

11) New Publications from US DOT
- Traffic Control Systems Handbook
http://ops.fhwa.dot.gov/resources/news/news_detail.asp?ID=481
- Work Zone Process Review Toolbox
http://ops.fhwa.dot.gov/resources/news/news_detail.asp?ID=480

VEHICLES

12) Ford Builds in Telematics to Vans, Pickups
Link to story on silicon:
http://www.silicon.com/retailandleisure/0,3800011842,39345607,00.htm?r=1

13) The Future of Truck Technology
Link to story in FleetOwner:
http://fleetowner.com/truck_technology/intelligent_transportation_systems_conference_1119/


News Releases
1) SafeTrip-21 Brings Innovative Technologies to Improve Safety and Mobility to the East Coast - US DOT Announces Partnership with I-95 Corridor Coalition
2) HD Radio is Standard for 2009 Volvo Cars
3) New Patents Issued to Protect Wavetronix SmartSensor HD
4) NTSB Acting Chairman Emphasizes Need for Safety Focus in Intelligent Transportation Systems Research and Product Development
5) Community Transit Creates Facebook Profile
6) Kapsch Launches Next Generation MNCU R1551 for Transportation Infrastructure
7) Kapsch Launches 5.9 GHz DSRC Module for On-Board Communications Systems
8) Tele Atlas Transforms the Navigation User Experience with New Speed Profiles Product


Upcoming Events
VTM 2008 (Track and Maintenance) – December 1-2 – Paris
http://www.groupeactis.com/IMG/pdf_prog_vtm2008_en.pdf


Today in Transportation History
1493 **515th anniversary** - Christopher Columbus steps ashore on Puerto Rico for the first time.
http://www.christopher-columbus.eu/voyage-2.htm

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Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Transportation Communications Newsletter

Tuesday, November 18, 2008 -- ISSN 1529-1057

Train Control SCADA Associate Program Manager

ARINC's Marina del Rey, CA office seeks a highly motivated Train Control SCADA Associate Program Manager to support its Surface Transportation & Security Systems Division. This position will assist with the oversight and management of train control and SCADA system development and implementation projects. Heavy customer interface is required. This position will assist managing day-to-day activities concerning subcontractor and project team's tasks. This position will also be expected to participate in marketing efforts, develop new business, assist with proposal development and generate contractual letters. The goals for the first 6 months to a year are as follows: ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and with customer satisfaction; complete ARINC PM training in accordance with PM system requirements; and ensure all ARINC ISO, CMMI, and TSSEP policies and procedures are implemented on all projects. Additional information, including qualifications and requirements can be found at www.arinc.com/careers/benefits.html. Enter job code 9144BR.


AVIATION

1) Bush Trying Again to Stem Holiday Flight Delays
Link to AP story:
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hHQfT1QVT7CiYpe9TqLps7tWmNjQD94H7OEG4

2) FAA Taking a Steady Approach to Defining a Safety Management System
Link to story in Flight International:
http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2008/11/18/318958/a-steady-approach.html

CAMERAS

3) Eye in the Sky Watches Iowa Traffic
'Highway geeks' seeing more with proliferation of camera systems.
Link to story in the Telegraph Herald:
http://www.thonline.com/article.cfm?id=222959

4) Singapore Traffic Cameras to Also Watch for Flooding
Link to story from The Straits Times:
http://news.asiaone.com/News/the%2BStraits%2BTimes/Story/A1Story20081118-101358.html

ELECTRONIC TOLLING

5) E-ZPass to Mitigate Toll Hike on Ohio Turnpike
Link to story in The Blade:
http://toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20081118/NEWS24/811180394/-1/NEWS

OTHER

6) News Coverage of ITS World Congress in New York
Link to story in EETimes:
http://www.eetimes.com/news/latest/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=212100311
Link to story on WCBS-TV:
http://wcbstv.com/topstories/new.car.technology.2.866944.html
Link to story in The Epoch Times:
http://en.epochtimes.com/n2/united-states/transportation-javits-center-7312.html
Link to story in the Daily News:
http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2008/11/17/2008-11-17_the_volkswagon_junior_takes_itself_on_a_.html
Link to blog from Cascadia Prospectus:
http://www.cascadiaprospectus.org/2008/11/caltrans_is_king_nyc_goes_wire.php
Link to story on Newsmax:
http://www.newsmax.com/us/car_safety_devices_fuel/2008/11/17/152119.html

7) Transport TV
Numerous video options offered on aircraft and other modes of transportation.
Link to story on World Screen:
http://www.worldscreen.com/featurescurrent.php?filename=transport1008.htm

ROADWAYS

8) Project Lets Computer Do the Commuting
Telework project established during bridge closure.
Link to story in the Peninsula Daily News:
http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/article/20081117/news/311179991

9) In This Together: Collaboration and Communication During the Marquette Interchange Project
Link to article in TR News:
http://www.trb.org/news/blurb_detail.asp?id=9678

SAFETY / SECURITY

10) Transportation Security Administration’s ‘Behavior Detection’ Leads to Few Arrests
Link to story in USA Today:
http://www.usatoday.com/travel/flights/2008-11-17-behavior-detection_N.htm

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

11) Kansas DOT Offers New Traveler Information Resources
Link to story in The Capital-Journal:
http://cjonline.com/stories/111808/bre_kdot.shtml

12) Sensors Get Los Angeles Up to Speed
Traffic monitoring system compiles data from thousands of sources to deliver a detailed picture of the area’s highways.
Link to story in Government Computer News:
http://www.gcn.com/print/27_28/47567-1.html

VEHICLES

13) True IBOC Car Penetration by 2010, 2011?
Link to story in Radio World:
http://www.rwonline.com/pages/s.0049/t.16254.html


News Releases
1) Best of ITS Award Winners Announced
2) Navteq Launches Enhanced Traffic Patterns - Historic Traffic Database Improves Travel Time Estimation by an Average of 41 Percent
3) Boingo Acquires Washington State DOT Ferries Division Wi-Fi Network
4) Redflex Traffic Systems Releases Statement Regarding Lawsuit Filed by Local Competitor
5) Predictive Traffic Data Will Bring Much Needed Value to the Navigation Market
6) New ‘Transit is Lifeblood’ Ad Campaign Calls for Renewed Transit Investment for Difficult Times
7) SEPTA to Provide Customer Service Assistance at New Jersey’s Trenton Transit Center to Enhance Service and Communications
8) Telvent Wins Contract to Implement 511 System in Pennsylvania
9) Fujitsu Laboratories Develops Video-Processing Technology Enabling World's First Wraparound View of Vehicles in Real-Time


Upcoming Events
New York Metropolitan Transportation Council Presentation on New 511 System for New York State – November 20 – New York City
http://www.nymtc.org (scroll down)


Today in Transportation History
1883 **125th anniversary** - Railroads in the US and Canada adopted five time zones across North America.

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Monday, November 17, 2008

Transportation Communications Newsletter

Monday, November 17, 2008 -- ISSN 1529-1057

Train Control SCADA Program Manager

ARINC's Marina del Rey, CA office seeks a highly motivated Train Control & SCADA Program Manager to support its Surface Transportation & Security Systems Division. This position will oversee and manage Train Control and SCADA system development and implementation projects. Heavy customer interface is required. This position will manage day-to-day activities concerning subcontractor and project team's tasks. This position will develop project plans, manage project budget and schedule. This position will participate in marketing efforts, develop new business, and carry out proposal development efforts. The goals for the first 6 months to a year are as follows: act as Program Manager for the one or more projects; ensure the projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and with customer satisfaction; achieve a minimum of 10% average EBIT (over program life determined at year end); if not PMP certified, begin PMI certification as part of ARINC PM Level 2 certification; complete ARINC PM training in accordance with PM System requirements; and ensure all ARINC ISO, CMMI, and TSSEP policies and procedures are implemented on all projects.
Additional information, including qualifications and requirements can be found at www.arinc.com/careers/benefits.html. Enter job code 9150BR.


AVIATION

1) FAA Starts Amnesty Plan for Dallas/Fort Worth Air Tower Errors
Link to story in The Dallas Morning News:
http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/news/localnews/stories/111508dnbusfaa.3e6163f.html

CARTOGRAPHY

2) South Korea's Daum Plans Eye-Catching Map Service
Link to story in The Korea Times:
http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/biz/2008/11/123_34501.html

MARITIME

3) US Coast Guard on Sky Patrol
From rescues to security surveillance, orange helicopters circle the coast.
Link to story in The Honolulu Advertiser:
http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/20081115/NEWS08/811150347/-1/LOCALNEWSFRONT

4) Disney Cruise Line Plans 3-D Theatres
Link to story in USA Today:
http://www.usatoday.com/travel/cruises/item.aspx?type=blog&ak=58354424.blog

OTHER

5) Online Ride-Sharing Program Hits Red Light in Ontario
Link to story in the National Post:
http://www.nationalpost.com/news/story.html?id=954481

6) Cross-Border Transponder Registration Waiting for Technology to Catch Up
Link to story in Today’s Trucking:
http://www.todaystrucking.com/news.cfm?intDocID=20710&login=i95berniew%40aol%2Ecom&datalogin=%269A6%3BNX%241%0A

TRANSIT

7) City of Saskatoon Uses Automation Tools to Streamline Transit System
Link to story on itbusiness.ca:
http://www.itbusiness.ca/it/client/en/home/News.asp?id=50706

8) Metra, Google Team Up for Trip Planner
Link to story in the Chicago Tribune:
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chi-metra-googlenov17,0,4493430.story

9) IT Could Aid Transit During Crunch
Public transportation ridership is up, but will the money be there for efficiency-boosting projects?
Link to story in Federal Computer Week:
http://www.fcw.com/print/22_37/technology/154357-1.html

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

10) Fighting Traffic Jams with Data
Link to Dow Jones story:
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122688123884231977.html

VEHICLES

11) How Smart is Your Car?
New technologies can help avoid accidents or even maximize fuel economy. But even the most advanced cars are only as smart as the driver.
Link to story in Forbes:
http://www.forbes.com/lifestyle/2008/11/14/smart-car-technology-forbeslife-cx_jm_1114cars.html


News Releases
1) High-Tech Vehicles & Roads Hailed as Future of Transportation
2) Volvo, Clear Channel Extend Relationship to Offer Real-Time Traffic to Canadian Users
3) Automotive Navigation GPS Review Site Launched At AutoNavigationGPS.com
4) Kapsch Launches Next Generation MNCU R1551 for Transportation Infrastructure at 15th World Congress on Intelligent Transport Systems
5) Inrix Gains Significant Momentum in Public Sector Delivering Traffic Data to Government Agencies in Eleven States
6) TrafficCast and Dial Directions Align to Deliver Voice-Enabled Mobile Services for Audio Traffic Information


Upcoming Events
Talking Operations Webinar: Traffic Incident Management the NTIMC National Unified Goal at 1 Year – A Look to the Future – November 20
http://www.ntoctalks.com/news/news_detail.php?news_id=302


Today in Transportation History
1962 – Dulles International Airport was dedicated in Chantilly, Virginia.
http://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/ws/index.php?pid=9017

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Friday, November 14, 2008

Transportation Communications Newsletter

Friday, November 14, 2008 -- ISSN 1529-1057

With TIC, you can let your imagination flow, so let us know… at the ITS World Congress next week!Did you know that TIC is not just for traffic? For example, did you know that some customers uses TIC for radio program associated data (PAD) such as song title, artist photo, and schedules, for broadcasting over FM radio data service (RDS) and digital audio broadcast (DAB)? And there’s much more. With the new TIC architecture, you can let your imagination flow, so why not let us know your ideas, requirements, and even your problems, at the ITS World Congress? TIC is a commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) platform solution proven in over 100 projects operating worldwide, and can be deployed faster, more affordably, and with less risk than build-your-own solutions. See TIC at GEWI booth #1025 at the ITS World Congress, New York City, or contact jim.oneill@gewi.com to discuss your requirements.


AVIATION

1) Probe Finds FAA Hid Dallas Airport Safety Errors
Link to AP story:
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hXbhVyxRItBGiptRL2qZj1erGXJwD94EE4D80
Link to further information from the US DOT Inspector General:http://www.oig.dot.gov/StreamFile?file=/data/pdfdocs/OIG_Report-April_2008.pdf

2) Losing Face
A tale of two airlines and their Facebook fiascos.
Link to story in The Economist:
http://www.economist.com/business/displaystory.cfm?story_id=12566818

3) Helicopter Panel to Work Behind Closed Doors
Maryland experts will consider new guidelines for flying accident patients to trauma centers.
Link to story in The Gazette:
http://gazette.net/stories/11142008/polinew201629_32485.shtml

CAMERAS

4) Photo Radar Company Sues Rival in Arizona Suit
Link to AP story:
http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/local/6420ap_az_photo_radar.html

MARITIME

5) New Jersey State Police Push Maritime Security
Hundreds of signs erected along coastline with tip number for suspicious activity.
Link to story in Today’s Sunbeam:
http://www.nj.com/sunbeam/index.ssf?/base/news-4/1226639419100130.xml&coll=9

OTHER

6) US Government Accountability Office: Department of Homeland Security Should Resolve Issues with Satellite Imagery
Link to story in Federal Computer Week:
http://www.fcw.com/online/news/154351-1.html

ROADWAYS

7) Road Tolls for Whom, Transport Canada Asks
Link to story in The Globe and Mail:
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/LAC.20081114.TOLLS14/TPStory/National

SAFETY / SECURITY

8) TB Data Shared Too Late to Stop Traveler
Link to story in The Washington Times:
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2008/nov/14/tb-data-shared-too-late-to-stop-traveler/
Link to GAO report: http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d0958.pdf

9) Florida Budget Cuts Threaten to End Amber Alerts
Link to story on WJXT-TV:
http://www.news4jax.com/news/17981959/detail.html

TRANSIT

10) GO Transit Plans Friendlier Delay Notices
Link to story in the National Post:
http://www.nationalpost.com/news/canada/toronto/story.html?id=948886

11) Denver RTD Gives Up on Light-Rail Announcements Downtown
Automated ‘next train’ public address and electronic sign notifications faced technical difficulties.
Link to story in The Denver Post:
http://www.denverpost.com/headlines/ci_10980384

12) Toronto Transit Riding Made Easy with iPhone Applilcation
Link to story in the Toronto Star:
http://www.thestar.com/News/GTA/article/535279

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

13) Concerns with Highway Alert Signs in Florida
Link to story and video report on WBBH-TV:
http://www.nbc-2.com/articles/readarticle.asp?articleid=23063&z=14

14) Hungarian TMC Research Consortium Presents First Results
Link to story from ERTICO-ITS Europe:
http://www.ertico.com/en/news_and_events/ertico_newsroom/general_news_hungarian_tmc_research_consortium_presents_first_results.htm

VEHICLES

15) Chip Identification System for Cars in Portugal in 2009
Link to story in The Portugal News:
http://www.the-news.net/cgi-bin/google.pl?id=985-17


News Releases
1) Texas Transportation Institute Issues Invitation to 2008 Traffic Safety Conference, November 17-19
2) ATX Unveils Hands-Free Web Surfing from Inside the Car


Job Postings
- Executive Director – Regional Transportation Program – Portland, Maine
http://www.transittalent.com/Job_Listing.cfm?JobID=5250
- Maintenance Supervisor – Bombardier Transportation – Ottawa, Ontario
http://www.transittalent.com/Job_Listing.cfm?JobID=5240


Upcoming Events
NAVITEC 2008 4th ESA Workshop on Satellite Navigation User Equipment Technologies – December 10-12 - Noordwijk, The Netherlands
http://www.congrex.nl/08c19/


Friday Bonus
At least this explanation gets directly to the reason for the accident.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WcU4t6zRAKg


Today in Transportation History
1832 – The first streetcar in the US, a horse-drawn vehicle, went into operation in New York City.
http://www.cable-car-guy.com/images/john_mason_001.jpg

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