Transportation Communications Newsletter
Tuesday, July 6, 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) Less than 10% of Fliers are Logging Onto Wi-Fi in the Air
Link to article in USA Today:
http://www.usatoday.com/travel/flights/2010-07-06-airlinewifi06_ST_N.htm
2) What Will NextGen do for Airports?
Link to article in Airport:
http://issuu.com/aaae/docs/airmag-junejuly (page 18)
BICYCLES
3) Cyclists and Lorries: How Technology Can Help
Link to blog in The Guardian:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/green-living-blog/2010/jul/02/cycling-lorries-women-roads
CAMERAS
4) Traffic Camera Debate Picks Up Speed
Link to article in The Oregonian:
http://www.oregonlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2010/07/traffic_camera_debate_picks_up.html
GPS / NAVIGATION
5) The Best Navigation Apps for the iPad
Link to review on TabletPCReview.com:
http://www.tabletpcreview.com/default.asp?newsID=1489
OTHER
6) UK Government iPhone App Spending Scrutinized
Highways Agency says its app, which provides traffic information, has been one of the most popular.
Link to article in eWeek Europe:
http://www.eweekeurope.co.uk/news/government-iphone-app-spending-scrutinised-8211
PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION
7) Slideshow: 12 Worst Government Web Sites
Two transportation-related sites among the dozen identified by the magazine.
Link to slideshow in InformationWeek:
ROADWAYS
8) New Jersey Turnpike to Consider Advertisements on Toll Plazas
Link to article in The Record:
http://www.northjersey.com/news/97831459_And_now__drivers__a_word_from_our_sponsor.html
9) Lights Warn of Black Ice on Several New Zealand Roads
Link to article in the Otago Daily Times:
http://www.odt.co.nz/regions/otago/114090/lights-give-black-ice-warning
SAFETY / SECURITY
10) Study: Listening to Sports Radio is as Risky as Drink Driving
Link to article in The Telegraph:
TRANSIT
11) PATH Hopes $1 Billion Overhaul Will Keep Riders on the Rails
Part of effort will include improved public address system and clearer maps.
Link to article in The Record:
VEHICLES
12) Intelligent Cars Will Report Accidents to Authorities
Link to article in The Telegraph:
News Releases
1) European Commission Welcomes European Parliament Approval of New Legal Framework for ITS
Upcoming Events
SASHTO 2010 Conference – August 28-September 1 – Little Rock, Arkansas
http://www.sashto.org/SASHTO2010/
Today in Transportation History
1935 **75th anniversary** The first flight of the Fairchild 82 plane was made.
http://www.aviastar.org/air/usa/fair_82.php
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