Transportation Communications Newsletter
Friday, July 31, 2009 – ISSN 1529-1057
2009 National Rural ITS Conference
Less than 4 weeks remain before the 2009 National Rural ITS Conference (August 23-26th). Tell your clients, colleagues and associates to take advantage of this great learning opportunity by registering now. Over 30 sessions, four workshops, 3 professional tours and specialized Safety and Transit Tracks (PDH certificates available) await attendees in sunny Seaside, Oregon. Add in a great vendor show with over 30 exhibitors and ample networking opportunities and you’ll quickly see why the National Rural ITS Conference is a can’t miss event. Logon to www.nritsconference.org to learn more and register!
AVIATION
1) Inside the World’s Busiest Air Traffic Control Tower
Link to story in Wired:
http://www.wired.com/autopia/2009/07/airventure-control-tower
2) US Navy Unveils Maritime Patrol Aircraft
Link to story on Military.com:
http://www.military.com/news/article/navy-news/navy-unveils-maritime-patrol-aircraft.html?col=1186032311124
GPS / NAVIGATION
3) New Life-Saving GPS Technology Causes Rescue Dilemna
Link to story from the Nanaimo Daily News:
http://www.canada.com/life+saving+technology+causes+rescue+dilemma/1849392/story.html
MARITIME
4) Florida Seaports to Share Worker Information
Link to story in The Journal of Commerce:
http://www.joc.com/node/412647
ROADWAYS
5) Lessons Learned from the 35W Bridge Collapse
Link to Minnesota Public Radio story:
http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2009/07/30/bridge-lessonslearned/
TRANSIT
6) DC Metro Chief Fears for Other Rail Systems
Link to story in The Washington Times:
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/jul/31/metro-chief-fears-for-other-rail-systems/?feat=home_headlines
7) Google Offers Tool to Help Boston’s T Riders
Link to story in The Boston Globe:
http://www.boston.com/news/local/breaking_news/2009/07/google_offers_t.html
TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT
8) Transit 511 Combines Public Transportation Systems in the Bay Area
Link to story in Government Computer News:
http://gcn.com/articles/2009/07/27/great-gov-web-sites-03-transit511.aspx
9) August Issue of Florida DOT’s SunGuide Disseminator
Link to newsletter:
http://www.dot.state.fl.us/TrafficOperations/Newsletters/2009/2009-008-Aug.pdf
Upcoming Events
Fourth Annual International Airport Geographic Information Systems Conference – October 6-8 – Manchester, England
http://events.aaae.org/sites/091102/
Friday Bonus
At least they spelled ‘exit’ correctly.
http://www.wausaudailyherald.com/article/20090725/WDH0101/907250623/1981
Today in Transportation History
1955 **55th anniversary** - The first ascent to the summit of K2, the world’s second highest mountain, was made by an Italian team led by Ardito Desio.
http://www.k2climb.net/
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Friday, July 31, 2009
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Transportation Communications Newsletter
Thursday, July 30, 2009 – ISSN 1529-1057
Register Now for IBTTA’s 77th Annual Meeting & Exhibition, September 13-16, 2009 in Chicago, Illinois!
IBTTA's 77th Annual Meeting & Exhibition is the most significant gathering of toll industry professionals in the world. Attend this meeting and interact with the most influential experts and decision makers from around the globe and discuss ideas and solutions about transportation financing strategies, the future of tolling and paying for mobility, AET and Interoperability, new ideas for the new economy and sustainable transportation. Featured speakers include Stuart Varney, Business and Financial Journalist and Mark Shields, Syndicated Columnist and Political Analyst. Register by August 14 and receive a $100 discount off your registration fee. This meeting is hosted by the Illinois Tollway and will be held at the Hyatt Regency. For information on registration, hotel reservations, exhibiting or sponsorship, visit IBTTA's website at www.ibtta.org Register today and get ready for the Transformation of Transportation!
AVIATION
1) Continental Installing Live Satellite TV on Planes
Link to story in USA Today:
http://www.usatoday.com/travel/flights/2009-07-29-continental-live-TV_N.htm
2) On the FAA’s Slow and Steady SWIM to Open Source
Link to column in InformationWeek:
http://www.informationweek.com/blog/main/archives/2009/07/on_the_faas_slo.html
3) Manhattan, Kansas Airport Hopes to Compete Against Bigger Airports with New Web Site
Link to story on KTKA-TV:
http://www.ktka.com/news/2009/jul/28/manhattan_airport_hopes_compete_against_bigger_air/
Link to site: http://www.flymhk.com/
OTHER
4) Ohio DOT Wary of Twitter, Facebook, Other Social Media Sites as Other States Jump In
Link to story in The Plain Dealer:
http://blog.cleveland.com/metro/2009/07/odot_wary_of_twitter_facebook.html
5) ‘Eye in the Sky’ has a Different Perspective on Traffic Jams
Link to story in the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin:
http://www.dailybulletin.com/ci_12939418
ROADWAYS
6) Caltrain Tweaking Its ‘Toots’ and ‘Tweets’
Link to story in The Daily Journal:
http://www.smdailyjournal.com/article_preview.php?id=113990
SAFETY / SECURITY
7) Flying Surveillance Robots Coming Soon from Aeryon
Link to column on CNET News:
http://news.cnet.com/8301-19882_3-10299166-250.html
8) Ban Texting? Just Require Smarter Cars and Trucks
Link to story in Network World:
http://www.networkworld.com/news/2009/073009-ban-texting-just-require-smarter.html?hpg1=bn
TRANSIT
9) Des Moines Buses to Honk More to Curb Accidents
Link to AP story:
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jIlQNaILhqVOORKctHRcQ8E_-tQwD99ODIKG0
10) Frustrated Caltrain Riders Turn to Twitter to Find Out About Delays
Link to Bay Area News Group story:
http://www.mercurynews.com/traffic/ci_12939067
TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT
11) Central Command for Emergencies
A look inside Fairfax County, Virginia’s new public safety building.
Link to story in Centre View
http://www.connectionnewspapers.com/article.asp?article=331296&paper=62&cat=104
News Releases
1) Continental Airlines Revolutionizes Customer Support with Online Virtual Expert
Upcoming Events
IEEE Vehicular Networking Conference – October 28-30 - Tokyo
Today in Transportation History
1904 **105th anniversary – Buck Crump, CEO of the Canadian Pacific Railroad who oversaw its conversion from steam to diesel engines, was born in Revelstoke, British Columbia.
http://www.harrypalmergallery.ab.ca/galcalpeople8283/crump.html
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Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Transportation Communications Newsletter
Wednesday, July 29, 2009 – ISSN 1529-1057
Traffic Technologies Inc., an established toll system and ITS consulting firm providing technical, operational, and financial consulting to the toll industry, is seeking a West Coast based Senior Toll System Consultant. The position requires comprehensive knowledge of toll systems and demonstrated ability in the application of industry best practices to the development of systems and services required for toll transaction acquisition and processing, and all aspects of toll system analysis and development.
• Bachelor’s degree (Masters preferred) in an Engineering curriculum
• 7+ years of demonstrated experience in the toll industry.
• US Citizen or Green Card
See more details at http://www.t-t-i.com/careers_20090727.html
Send resumes and cover letter in confidence to: resume@t-t-i.com
AVIATION
1) National Transportation Safety Board Plan Aims to Shield Planes from Bird Risks
Link to story in USA Today:
http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2009-07-28-birdstrike_N.htm
2) Congress to Toughen Airline Standards
Measures include additional emergency training and improved availability of pilot records.
Link to story in USA Today:
http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/2009-07-29-rwairsafe_N.htm
3) US Department of Homeland Security Stimulates Airports with $7.7 Million for Surveillance
Link to story in Government Video:
http://www.governmentvideo.com/article/85170
4) Optimizing Communication
Officials at Akron-Canton Airport reach new customers via the Web’s social sphere.
Link to story in Airport Business:
http://www.airportbusiness.com/print/Airport-Business-Magazine/Optimizing-Communication/1$29689
CAMERAS
5) Red-Light Traffic Cameras Will Stay Online Despite Firm’s Money Troubles
Link to story in the Daily Breeze:
http://www.dailybreeze.com/latestnews/ci_12933463
GPS / NAVIGATION
6) Global Sales of GPS Phones Seen Up 34% in 2009
Link to Reuters story:
http://www.reuters.com/article/rbssConsumerGoodsAndRetailNews/idUSLS71745720090729
SAFETY / SECURITY
7) US Department of Homeland Security Secretary Outlines Counter-Terrorism Strategy
Link to story in The Washington Post:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/07/29/AR2009072901604.html
8) US Lawmakers Propose Ban on Texting While Driving
Link to AP story:
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jQIakqMFgrC0KAeMfxrWUQCz2U2QD99OA8581
9) US Transportation Security Administration Wants Contact Info and Incident Reports from Pipeline Operators
Link to story in Government Security News:
http://www.gsnmagazine.com/cms/features/news-analysis/2412.html
TRANSIT
10) ‘Rail’-Time Information
Twitter accounts set up for each New York City subway line.
Link to story in the New York Post:
http://www.nypost.com/seven/07292009/news/regionalnews/rail_time_information_181841.htm
11) Charlie Card Users Get New Online Options
Link to story in The Boston Globe:
12) Atheist Group Wins Fight to Put Ads on Indiana Buses
Link to AP story:
VEHICLES
13) Nissan Plans iPhone App for Electric Car
Link to story in The New York Times:
http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/07/28/nissan-plans-iphone-app-for-electric-car/
14) Swooning Over AT&T’s New Project
Car TV service CruiseCast is promising — if only it didn’t make us carsick.
Link to story in Fortune:
News Releases
2) Increased Convenience Offered by Telematics in Vehicles Propels Their Uptake, Finds Frost & Sullivan
Upcoming Events
2009 F. Russell Hoyt National Airports Conference – September 20-22 – San Antonio
http://events.aaae.org/sites/090901/
Today in Transportation History
1914 **95th anniversary** - The first transcontinental telephone call was made between New York and San Francisco.
http://www.ieeeghn.org/wiki/index.php/Transcontinental_Telephone_Service
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Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Transportation Communications Newsletter
Tuesday, July 28, 2009 – ISSN 1529-1057
Join IBTTA in Chicago for the Transformation of Transportation!
IBTTA's 77th Annual Meeting & Exhibition, September 13-16, 2009, in Chicago, Illinois, is the most significant gathering of toll industry professionals in the world. Attend this meeting and interact with the most influential experts and decision makers from around the globe and discuss ideas and solutions about transportation financing strategies, the future of tolling and paying for mobility, AET and Interoperability, new ideas for the new economy and sustainable transportation. Register by August 14 and receive a $100 discount off your registration fee. This meeting is hosted by the Illinois Tollway and will be held at the Hyatt Regency. For information on registration, hotel reservations, exhibiting or sponsorship, visit IBTTA's website at www.ibtta.org. Register today!
AVIATION
1) Garmin Flight-Planning App Winging Its Way to the iPhone
Link to story in Macworld:
http://www.macworld.com/article/141922/2009/07/pilotmycast.html
2) Friendly Skies, Revisited
Link to story in The New York Times:
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/28/business/28service.html?partner=rss&emc=rss&pagewanted=all
PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION
3) Group Promotes Ports-to-Plains Highway
Link to story in the Abilene Reporter-News:
http://www.reporternews.com/news/2009/jul/27/port-to-plains-hed-goes-right-in-here/
SAFETY / SECURITY
4) In Study, Texting Raises Crash Risk 23 Times
Link to story in The New York Times:
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/28/technology/28texting.html?partner=rss&emc=rss&pagewanted=all
Link to news release from the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute:
http://www.vtti.vt.edu/PDF/7-22-09-VTTI-Press_Release_Cell_phones_and_Driver_Distraction.pdf
5) US Department of Homeland Security Secretary Tours New Olympics Coordination Center
Link to AP story:
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5h64kgOphMdW3d-rraUl57a5QO-RQD99N4P180
6) Biometrics Tunnel Helps Identify Individuals’ Unique Walking Patterns
Link to story on the Homeland Security Newswire:
http://homelandsecuritynewswire.com/single.php?id=8402
TELEMATICS
7) Telematics to Replace Logbooks on the Road in Australia
Link to story in Transport and Logistics News:
TRANSIT
8) New York City Subway’s Spy Cams to See All
Link to story in the New York Post:
http://www.nypost.com/seven/07282009/news/regionalnews/subways_spy_cams_to_see_all_181730.htm
News Releases
1) Qinetiq Robots Deal Should Help Cut Transport Delays
2) Missouri DOT E-mailing and Tweeting Job Notices
) Toyota Motor Sales Announces Lexus Enform with Safety Connect Available on Select 2010 Lexus Models
3) Frost & Sullivan: Will Continental's AutolinQ Revolutionise the Automotive Telematics Environment?
4) Nissan Incorporates Message Alert Against Drink-Driving on Carwings Navi System
Upcoming Events
6th Annual FAA International Safety Forum – September 9-11 – Washington, DC
http://www.faa.gov/news/conferences_events/2009safetyforum/
Today in Transportation History
1964 **45th anniversary** - Ranger 7, designed to take photos of the lunar surface, was launched.
http://nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/nmc/masterCatalog.do?sc=1964-041A
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