Tuesday, November 4, 2008

Transportation Communications Newsletter

Tuesday, November 4, 2008 -- ISSN 1529-1057

GEWI to Exhibit New Flexible TIC Architecture at ITS World CongressTIC’s new architecture is a breakthrough in data processing offering unprecedented flexibility and functionality as required for traffic and travel information and management. As a commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) solution, TIC is a proven, highly scalable solution used in over 100 projects operating worldwide. TIC can be deployed faster, more affordably, and with less risk than build-your-own solutions. TIC is offered with flexible pricing models, worldwide support, in several languages, and will also be made available locally through GEWI Authorized Partners. See TIC at GEWI booth #1025 at the ITS World Congress or contact jim.oneill@gewi.com to discuss your requirements.


AVIATION

1) EC, US Officials Warn of SESAR, NextGen Challenges
Link to story in Air Transport World:
http://atwonline.com/news/story.html?storyID=14581

2) Transportation Security Administration Allows Ads in Bins Across US
Link to story in USA Today:
http://www.usatoday.com/travel/flights/2008-11-03-adbins_N.htm
Link to additional information from SecurityPoint Media: http://www.securitypointmedia.com

CAMERAS

3) The Future of Speedcam Locators in Europe: Connectivity
Link to story in GPS Business News:
http://www.gpsbusinessnews.com/index.php?action=article&numero=1146

4) Interview with James Flynn, CEO at RoadPilot
Link to interview in GPS Business News:
http://www.gpsbusinessnews.com/index.php?action=article&numero=1145

ELECTRONIC TOLLING

5) Use of Electronic Toll Cards in Indonesia to Begin in January 2009
Link to story in Tempo:
http://www.tempointeractive.com/hg/nasional/2008/11/04/brk,20081104-143800,uk.html

GPS / NAVIGATION

6) Russia to Cuba: Want In on GLONASS?
Link to story in GPS World:
http://sidt.gpsworld.com/gpssidt/System+Design+and+Test+News/Russia-to-Cuba-Want-in-on-GLONASS/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/563085?contextCategoryId=33831

MARITIME

7) EU Plans New Strategy for Integrating Maritime Surveillance Systems
Link to story on Public Technology:
http://www.publictechnology.net/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=17819
Link to news release from the European Commission:
http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=IP/08/1622&format=HTML&aged=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=en

8) UK Coastguards Banned from Using Flares Over Health and Safety Fears
Link to story in the Telegraph:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/3372215/Coastguards-banned-from-using-flares-over-health-and-safety-fears.html

PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION

9) Indian Radio Station, Big 92.7 FM Instigates ‘Traffic Month’ in Kanpur
Station teams with traffic police to educate listeners about traffic safety.
Link to story on Radioandmusic:
http://www.radioandmusic.com/content/editorial/news-releases/big-927-fm-instigates-traffic-month-kanpur

ROADWAYS

10) Traffic System to Help Prevent Fog-Related Accidents in California
Link to story and video report on KFSN-TV:
http://abclocal.go.com/kfsn/story?section=news/local&id=6486194

SAFETY / SECURITY

11) FCC Should Lower Minimum Bid for Public Safety Network, Telecommunications Industry Association Says
Link to story in Federal Computer Week:
http://www.fcw.com/online/news/154285-1.html

12) US DOT Pandemic Flu Planning Site
Link to site:
http://www.dot.gov/pandemicflu

TRANSIT

13) California Metrolink Board Lacks Firsthand Passenger Experience
Link to story in the Los Angeles Times:
http://www.latimes.com/news/printedition/california/la-me-trainboard4-2008nov04,0,1753532.story

14) Create Oyster Card for Welsh Transport, Economist Says
Link to story in the Western Mail:
http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/2008/11/04/create-oyster-card-for-welsh-transport-says-economist-91466-22175703/

15) $99 Million GPS Plan for New York City Buses Stalls
Link to story in the Daily News:
http://www.nydailynews.com/money/2008/11/03/2008-11-03_99m_gps_plan_for_buses_stalls.html

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

16) Traffic Center for North Wales a Step Closer
Link to story in the Daily Post:
http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/2008/11/04/traffic-centre-for-north-wales-a-step-closer-55578-22175784/


News Releases
1) World Air Traffic Control Equipment Market to Reach $3.0 Billion by 2012, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts
2) Visa to Improve Payment Experience for Commuters in Los Angeles and Paris; Working with Transit Operators to Enable Visa Payment at the Fare Gate
3) An Analysis of the Mobile Ticketing Industry: Focusing on the Transport, Sport, Entertainment & Events Markets and with Forecasts to 2013
4) iSuppli Announces Annual Telematics Seminar in Tokyo
5) telent Awarded Contract to Manage £26 Million Scheme Aimed at Easing West Midlands Traffic Congestion


Upcoming Events
Logistics 2009 – February 8-11 – Dallas
http://www.rila.org/logistics


Today in Transportation History
1971 – The New Quebec Bridge is renamed the Pont Pierre-Laporte in honor of the Quebec Vice-Premier who was kidnapped and murdered in 1970.
http://en.structurae.de/structures/data/index.cfm?ID=s0003362

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