Transportation Communications Newsletter
Friday, September 17, 2010 – ISSN 1529-1057
AVIATION
1) US Transportation Secretary Emphasizes Obama Administration's NextGen ATC Commitment
Link to article in Air Transport World:
2) Randy Babbitt Meets FAA Goals with Technology
Link to interview on WFED Radio:
http://www.federalnewsradio.com/index.php?nid=15&sid=2054466
3) United Air Kiosks, Logos Will Signal Merger's Progress
Link to Bloomberg article:
CAMERAS
4) Miami Banks on Traffic Cameras to Close Budget Gap
Link to article in The Miami Herald:
http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/09/17/1828763/miami-banks-on-traffic-cameras.html
OTHER
5) NJ Transit Worker Fired After Burning Quran in New York City
ACLU questions if First Amendment rights were violated by firing.
Link to AP article:
6) 'Untouchable' PigSpotter's Following Grows in South Africa
Twitter user reports police roadblocks and speed traps.
Link to story from the Cape Times:
http://www.iol.co.za/index.php?click_id=13&art_id=vn20100917042520423C815603&set_id=
Link to Twitter feed: http://twitter.com/PigSpotter
7) The Rise of Apps Culture
Link to report from the Pew Research Center and Nielsen:
http://www.pewinternet.org/~/media//Files/Reports/2010/PIP_Nielsen%20Apps%20Report.pdf
PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION
8) Traffic in China Fuels Quest for Road Civility
Link to article in USA Today:
http://www.usatoday.com/news/world/2010-09-17-chinatraffic17_ST_N.htm
RAILROADS
9) Assessment of the Commercial Benefits of Positive Train Control
Link to report prepared for the Association of American Railroads:
ROADWAYS
10) New Transponder System Reducing Illegal HOV Lane Use in Utah
Link to story and video on KSL-TV:
http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=12457390
11) Utah DOT Head: Mistake Not to Disclose $13 Million Settlement with Losing Bidder
Link to AP article:
SAFETY / SECURITY
12) Proposed Rule Restricting Cell Phone Use by Truckers Sent to White House
Link to article in The Trucker:
TRANSIT
13) Bing Adds Transit Directions to Its Maps
Link to blog on Softpedia:
http://news.softpedia.com/news/Bing-Maps-Public-Transportation-156784.shtml
TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT
14) £10 Million M-Way Traffic Control Opens in Northern Ireland
Link to article on Build.ie:
http://www.build.ie/construction_news.asp?newsid=116626
Link to story and video on UTV News:
http://www.u.tv/News/New-speed-limit-system-for-Westlink/9097bd6f-7b5e-4e59-adc6-f6a11478488f
15) Web Efforts Smooth Mudik Traffic in Indonesia
Link to article in the Jakarta Globe:
http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/home/web-efforts-help-smooth-mudik-traffic/396781
16) Smart Moves, Florida DOT District Four's ITS Newsletter – September 2010
Link to newsletter:
http://www.smartsunguide.com/pdf/SMART%20Moves%2023%20Edition%20-%20email.pdf
VEHICLES
17) Like that Driver in the Next Lane? Now You Can Stalk Her/Him with Bump.com
Link to article on The Car Connection:
News Releases
1) New Airport Parking Web Site Includes Unique Hotel Booking Facility
Upcoming Events
International Association of Emergency Managers Annual Conference & EMEX 2010 – November 11-14 – Reno, Nevada
http://www.iaem.com/events/annual/
Friday Bonus
Hopefully at this house they don't charge extra for a seat by the window or to bring a bag inside.
http://www.mnn.com/your-home/green-building-remodeling/blogs/plane-sweet-plane
Today in Transportation History
1935 **75th anniversary** TC-14, the largest blimp to date, had its maiden voyage from Scott Field in Illinois.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJWvr5gY42I
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