Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Transportation Communications Newsletter

Wednesday, June 30, 2010 – ISSN 1529-1057


AVIATION

1) Off-Shore Wind Farms Bring Concerns Over Radar Systems

Link to article in The Virginian-Pilot:

http://hamptonroads.com/2010/06/offshore-wind-farms-bring-concerns-over-radar-systems

2) The Future of In-Flight Entertainment in an iPad Age

Link to CNET News blog:

http://news.cnet.com/8301-13577_3-20009235-36.html

GPS / NAVIGATION

3) In Major Switch, US Embraces Foreign Navigation Systems

Link to article on Nextgov:

http://gove-media.com/portal/wts/ccmcfOcCoCaqi--VaUoFDLiN67ASh

OTHER

4) Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood is Charging Ahead in His Political Career

Blog gets over 40,000 hits per week, second only to president in federal government.

Link to article in The Washington Post:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/06/29/AR2010062905327.html

5) Pittsburgh Emerging as a Hub for Future Transportation Technology

Link to article in Pop City:

http://www.popcitymedia.com/innovationnews/PSII063010.aspx

PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION

6) European Commission Launches Information Campaign to Make Sure Passengers Know Their Rights

Link to article on Euractiv:

http://www.euractiv.com/en/food/commission-wants-passangers-know-their-rights-news-495755

SAFETY / SECURITY

7) Ex-employees Raise Concerns in Film About Air Safety Agencies

Link to article in The Washington Post:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/06/29/AR2010062904995.html

TELEMATICS

8) Numerex: Telematics is 'an Emerging and Vital Trend in the Insurance Market'

Link to article in Telematics Update:

http://bit.ly/9NYGnB

TRANSIT

9) Mayor Backs Wi-Fi on London Tube Network

Link to BBC News story:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/london/10449817.stm

10) E-mail Address Set-Up by Maryland Transit Administration for Public Comments Doesn't Work

Link to column in The Baltimore Sun:

http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/news/traffic/2010/06/mta_email_account_return_to_se.html

11) Amtrak Regrets Misleading MARC Passengers

Riders told 'track conditions' reason train missed station stop, not operator error.

Link to column in The Baltimore Sun:

http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/news/traffic/2010/06/amtrak_regrets_misleading_marc.html

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

12) No Timetable for Chicago Transit Authority Train Tracker

Link to article in Chicago Now:

http://www.chicagonow.com/blogs/going-public/2010/06/post.html

13) A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words

Virtual technology and design bolsters traffic signal systems education.

Link to further information from the University of Idaho:

http://www.uidaho.edu/newsevents/features/students/1000words

VEHICLES

14) New Hampshire Governor Backs Release of Info on State-Owned Car Accidents

Link to article in the Portsmouth Herald:

http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20100630-NEWS-6300388

15) Proposal for Digital License Plates Faces a Major Hurdle: the Governor

Link to article in the Los Angeles Times:

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2010/06/california-governor-schwarzenegger-is-against-digital-license-plates-that-flash-ads.html

News Releases

1) Colorado DOT Extends SpeedInfo Solar-Powered, Doppler Sensor Coverage from Denver to Colorado Springs, Building on Success of Earlier Deployment

2) Sensys Networks Launches Innovations in Transportation Research Center

3) Beat the Traffic 3D Goes On-Air with ESRI Web Mapping Technology

4) New Web Page Features Benefits of DC Metro's Transit-Oriented Development Projects

5) FCC Chairman Names Douglas Sicker as Chief Technologist

6) FCC Launches Data Innovation Initiative

Upcoming Events

2010 Highway Capacity Manual Workshop - August 12 - Orlando, Florida

http://trc.ce.ufl.edu/news_and_events/hcm_2010_Workshop.php

Today in Transportation History

1945 **65th anniversary** The USS Indianapolis was sunk by a Japanese submarine with the loss of 880 sailors. The sinking was the largest death toll from a single event in US Navy history.

http://www.ussindianapolis.us/

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Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Transportation Communications Newsletter

Tuesday, June 29, 2010 – ISSN 1529-1057


IBTTA 78th Annual Meeting & Exhibition — Register Today! Early Bird Discount Ends August 22, 2010


Come to San Diego, September 12-15, 2010, for IBTTA’s 78th Annual Meeting & Exhibition, the year’s most highly-anticipated learning and networking event -- attracting more than 700 toll industry experts and decision makers from across the globe. Under the theme, Sustainable Transportation, the technical program offers tracks focused on innovation, policy, the economy, and the California tolling experience. Hosted by the California Toll Operators Committee (CTOC), this event features interactive seminars, influential speakers, technical tours and special events, informative exhibits and more! Customized sponsorship and exhibitor packages are available. Visit IBTTA’s website for details.

AVIATION

1) New Indian Air Traffic Flow System to Keep Flyers Informed

Link to article in The Times of India:

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/New-air-traffic-flow-system-to-keep-flyers-informed/articleshow/6103774.cms

2) Better Communication Needed for Airport Safety

Link to column and video in the Richmond Times-Dispatch:

http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/2010/jun/29/mike29-ar-56579/

CARTOGRAPHY

3) MapQuest Remaps Itself

Link to CNET News article:

http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-20009121-93.html

GPS / NAVIGATION

4) Will Google Maps Win the Turn-by-Turn Nav War in Cars?

Link to article in Popular Mechanics:

http://www.popularmechanics.com/cars/news/industry/google-maps-turn-by-turn-nav-in-cars

5) TelematicsPRO and MetroNAV

Link to story from ERTICO - ITS Europe:

http://www.ertico.com/en/news/ertico_newsroom/telematicspro_and_metronav.htm

MARITIME

6) Washington Governor Says She Didn't Watch TV News Series on Ferry System

Link to article in The Seattle Times:

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/politicsnorthwest/2012231131_king_5_gregoire_doesnt_have_ti.html

OTHER

7) Short Summary of Conference on Intelligent Transport in Europe – Putting the Commission's Plan into Action

Link to summary from ERTICO - ITS Europe:

http://tools.emailgarage.com/Pub/Asset.ashx?Id=feee1910-7d74-4295-8ec2-a3cc34ce92e7&MessageId=306799262

PARKING

8) DC Tests New Parking Technology to Help Drivers Find Space, Pay More Easily

Link to article in The Washington Post:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/06/28/AR2010062804850.html

ROADWAYS

9) Traffic Study Sees Shades of Gray in Yellow Lights

Link to article in The Washington Post:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/06/28/AR2010062803806.html

TRANSIT

10) TriMet Changing Video-Recording Policy After Complaints About Blogging Driver

Link to article in The Oregonian:

http://blog.oregonlive.com/commuting/2010/06/trimet_changing_video-recordin.html

11) UC Berkeley Student's iPhone App Updates Users on Public Transit Delays

Link to article in The Daily Californian:

http://www.dailycal.org/article/109735/student_s_iphone_app_updates_users_on_public_trans

12) MARC Officials and Riders Can Learn from Stalled Train Debacle

Getting and distributing accurate information among the suggestions.

Link to column in The Baltimore Sun:

http://articles.baltimoresun.com/2010-06-28/features/bs-md-dresser-getting-there0628-20100628_1_marc-penn-line-marc-officials-acela-train

13) Effective Use of Citizen Advisory Committees for Transit Planning Operation

Link to report from the Transportation Research Board:

http://www.trb.org/Main/Blurbs/Effective_Use_of_Citizen_Advisory_Committees_for_T_163653.aspx

VEHICLES

14) Six Best Driving Apps for iPhone, Android

Link to article from Consumer Reports:

http://www.thestreet.com/story/10794844/1/6-best-driving-apps-for-iphone-android.html

15) Racing Under a Watchful Eye That's Thousands of Miles Away

Link to article in The New York Times:

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/27/automobiles/27TELEMETRY.html

News Releases

1) MBTA to Allow Parking Payments by Phone and Online

2) FAA Awards Final Set of Major NextGen Engineering Contracts

3) Technology Convergence to Drive GPS Market

4) 40% of Drivers Want Vehicles Internet Wired, but Restricted

Upcoming Events

2010 Precision Indoor Personnel Location and Tracking for Emergency Responders 5th Annual International Technology Workshop – August 2-3 – Worcester, Massachusetts

http://www.wpi.edu/academics/ece/ppl/2010workshop.html

Today in Transportation History

1995 **15th anniversary** The first docking of the US Space Shuttle and the Russian space station, Mir, took place.

http://science.ksc.nasa.gov/shuttle/missions/sts-71/mission-sts-71.html

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Monday, June 28, 2010

Monday, June 28, 2010

Transportation Communications Newsletter

Monday, June 28, 2010 – ISSN 1529-1057


AVIATION

1) Aircell Simplifies In-Flight Internet with Subscriptions

Link to article in USA Today:

http://www.usatoday.com/travel/flights/2010-06-28-airlinewifi28_ST_N.htm

2) goHow Airport Delivers Real-Time Personalized Travel and Airport Information

Link to article in Airport Business:

http://www.airportbusiness.com/print/Airport-Business-Magazine/e-Media--Web-based-customer-service-and-marketing-solutions/1$37312

OTHER

3) 200 Indian Cities Require ITS: Expert

Link to article in The Times of India:

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/City/Pune/200-cities-require-ITS-Expert/articleshow/6093047.cms

4) Obama Orders More Spectrum to be Freed for Broadband Development

Link to article in Government Computer News:

http://gcn.com/articles/2010/06/28/president-spectrum-freed-up-order.aspx

5) Cisco Joins Portuguese 'Smart City' Project

Link to article in the Financial Times:

http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/1262cc68-8289-11df-85ba-00144feabdc0.html

6) Do Apps for Democracy and Other Contests Create Sustainable Applications?

Link to article in Government Technology:

http://www.govtech.com/gt/articles/765522

7) June Issue of CONDUITS Newsletter Online

Link to newsletter:

http://www.conduits.eu/Documents/CONDUITS%20Newsletter%202.pdf

ROADWAYS

8) Battle Over Electronic Billboard Rages on in North Carolina

Link to article in The Virginian-Pilot:

http://hamptonroads.com/2010/06/battle-over-electronic-billboard-rages-nc

9) States Look for New Ways to Promote Route 66 Attractions

Link to article in USA Today:

http://www.usatoday.com/travel/destinations/2010-06-26-route-66-attractions_N.htm

SAFETY / SECURITY

10) Feds Locate Virtual City Center in St. Clair County, Michigan

GIS technology will be deployed to improve public safety and communication.

Link to article in The Voice:

http://www.voicenews.com/articles/2010/06/25/news/doc4c222ec97b475414229047.txt

11) Louisiana DOTD Vehicles to be Fitted with Devices that Restrict Use of Mobile Devices While Moving

Link to article in Governing:

http://www.governing.com/idea-center/Protecting-Officials-from-Distracted-Driving.html

SPACE

12) Astronauts Sky High on Out-of-this-World Twittering

Link to article in Computerworld:

http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9178580/Astronauts_sky_high_on_out_of_this_world_twittering

TRANSIT

13) New York City Police and MTA to Connect Anti-Terror Cameras to Fiber-Optic Network

Link to article in the New York Post:

http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/anti_terror_cams_on_track_for_subway_e3WS1rthzP1UejnOfP8DRP

14) Texas Advertising Firm Takes to the Tracks

Link to article in the Fort Worth Business Press:

http://www.fwbusinesspress.com/display.php?id=12829

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

15) New Columbus Traffic System Will Link to a Central Location

Link to story and video on WCMH-TV:

http://www2.nbc4i.com/news/2010/jun/25/new-traffic-system-will-link-central-location-ar-122270/

VEHICLES

16) How's My Driving? Ask My Truck

Device tracks dangerous driving in commercial vehicles.

Link to article from the Los Angeles Times:

http://www.southbendtribune.com/article/20100626/Biz/6260397/1013/Biz

17) Ford to Debut Curve Control System in New Explorer

Link to AP article:

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Ford-to-debut-curve-control-apf-1756152058.html?x=0&.v=1

18) Phantom Calls and Damp Sensors

Technical service bulletins provide insights into recurring problems with various models.

Link to article in The New York Times:

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/27/automobiles/27TSB.html

News Releases

1) ITS Hessen Created

2) ITS (UK) Holds 17th Annual General Meeting

Upcoming Events

Airports Conference of the Americas – July 18-20 – Panama City, Panama

http://events.aaae.org/sites/100704/

Today in Transportation History

1910 **100th anniversary** The dirigible Deutschland crashed in the Teutoburger Forest. There were no serious injuries. It was the first airliner crash.

http://www.airships.net/delag-passenger-zeppelins

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Friday, June 25, 2010

Friday, June 25, 2010

Transportation Communications Newsletter

Friday, June 25, 2010 – ISSN 1529-1057


IBTTA 78th Annual Meeting & Exhibition — Register Today! Early Bird Discount Ends August 22, 2010


Come to San Diego, September 12-15, 2010, for IBTTA’s 78th Annual Meeting & Exhibition, the year’s most highly-anticipated learning and networking event -- attracting more than 700 toll industry experts and decision makers from across the globe. Under the theme, Sustainable Transportation, the technical program offers tracks focused on innovation, policy, the economy, and the California tolling experience. Hosted by the California Toll Operators Committee (CTOC), this event features interactive seminars, influential speakers, technical tours and special events, informative exhibits and more! Customized sponsorship and exhibitor packages are available. Visit IBTTA’s website for details.



AVIATION

1) Flap Grows Over Plane Towing Tiger Woods Banner Over US Open

Link to article in The Herald:

http://www.montereyherald.com/local/ci_15374782

GPS / NAVIGATION

2) Mobile Map Use on the Rise, Smartphone Apps Drive Growth

Link to ZDNet article:

http://www.zdnet.com/blog/btl/mobile-map-use-on-the-rise-smartphone-apps-drive-growth/36323

3) GPS Systems Find More Favor with Farmers

Link to article in The Des Moines Register:

http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20100625/BUSINESS01/6250342/1029/BUSINESS/GPS-systems-find-more-favor-with-farmers

4) Turn Right, My Love

Have GPS voices become the new 'other woman' in American relationships?

Link to column in The New York Times:

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/27/fashion/27FamilyMatters.html

MARITIME

5) Vice Chairman of Washington State Transportation Commission Warned about Communications with Washington State Ferries Employees

Link to article in The Journal of the San Juans:

http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/sanjuans/jsj/news/97083589.html

OTHER

6) Speak Plainly, Residents Tell North Carolina Transportation Department

Link to article in the News & Record:

http://www.news-record.com/content/2010/06/24/article/speak_plainly_residents_tell_state_transportation_department

7) ERTICO - ITS Europe Forum Webcasts Available: 'Bringing Intelligence Into Mobility – Deployment Challenges'

Link to videos:

http://www.erticoforum2010.eu/

PARKING

8) Digital Displays Reduce Stress, Helping Parking Facilities Serve Customers

Link to article in Parking Today:

http://www.parkingtoday.com/s_article.php?id=144

TELEMATICS

9) Telematics Awards 2010 Winners Announce

Link to article in Telematics Update:

http://social.telematicsupdate.com/pr/telematics-awards-2010-winners-announced

(Full Disclosure: I served as one of the judges for the awards)

TRANSIT

10) SEPTA Approves Changing Name of Pattison Station to AT&T

Link to article in The Philadelphia Inquirer:

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/pa/20100625_SEPTA_approves_changing_name_of_Pattison_station_to_AT_T.html

11) Delaware Moves Toward Open Transit Data

Link to article on TheTransitWire.com:

http://www.thetransitwire.com/2010/06/25/delaware-moves-toward-open-transit-data/

12) Transparency Needed from Texas Transit Agencies

Link to commentary in The Dallas Morning News:

http://transportationblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2010/06/guest-blogger-more-transparenc.html

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

13) Intelligent Technology May Divert Traffic Woes in China

Link to article in the People's Daily:

http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/90001/90778/90860/7040032.html

14) No More Traffic Jams? Columbus, Ohio Wants to Upgrade Traffic System

Link to article in The Columbus Dispatch:

http://www.dispatch.com/live/content/local_news/stories/2010/06/25/no-more-traffic-jams.html

VEHICLES

15) At the Extreme End of Artificial Intelligence

Link to article in Forbes:

http://www.forbes.com/2010/06/25/artificial-intelligence-leaders-entrepreneurs-technology-ai.html

16) US Congress Considers Funding for In-Car Alcohol Detection System

Link to article in The New York Times:

http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/06/25/congress-mulls-funding-for-in-car-alcohol-detection-system/

News Releases

1) Carnegie Mellon University and Bombardier Join Forces to Launch the New Pennsylvania Smart Infrastructure Incubator

2) Operation Lifesaver's Distraction PSAs Win Tellys for People's Choice, Editing, Public Service

3) Using the Earth's Magnetic Field to Find a Parking Space

4) Missouri DOT Using New Products to Salvage Highway Signs, Save Money

5) Image Sensing Systems Acquires CitySync

6) Research and Markets: Automatic Number Plate Recognition System Market 2009-2013 Discusses Major Vendors of the Market

Upcoming Events

Modern Protective Structures Short Course – July 19-23 – Arlington, Virginia

http://conferences.dce.ufl.edu/mps/

Friday Bonus

How do you move traffic from driving on the left to driving on the right when crossing a bridge? Here's one answer.

http://gizmodo.com/5560466/is-this-the-craziest-bridge-ever-designed

Today in Transportation History

1950 **60th anniversary** North Korean troops invaded South Korea to begin the Korean War.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/onthisday/hi/dates/stories/june/25/newsid_2699000/2699641.stm

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