Transportation Communications Newsletter
Monday, September 20, 2010 – ISSN 1529-1057
Countdown to 17th World ITS Congress in Busan, Korea, this October
We’re a month away from the 17th ITS World Congress on Intelligent Transport Systems in Busan, Korea from October 25-29, 2010. Some of the world's most distinguished scholars and experts will attend the congress, providing you the opportunity to learn about the latest advancements in ITS worldwide. Busan is ready to welcome attendees with a state-of-the-art convention and exhibition center, dozens of hotel accommodations, and rich tourism resources. Using cutting-edge technology, Korea has integrated transportation infrastructure management and information systems on its national highways and main roads by installing electronic payment systems for toll roads around the nation. More than 70 percent of urban-area buses across the nation now have information systems for public transit users. Learn, share knowledge and gain perspective on the state of the industry as well as on the emerging technology trends in dynamic Busan. Register online by September 30th.
AVIATION
1) Is Google's New Real-Time Flight Data in Google Earth a Gift to Terrorists?
Link to blog on ZDNet:
Link to Google announcement:
http://google-latlong.blogspot.com/2010/09/view-near-real-time-flights-over-us-in.html
CARTOGRAPHY
2) Google and Peers Must Self-Regulate Geo-data Services, Germany Says
Link to DPA article:
GPS / NAVIGATION
3) Illinois Task Force to Address GPS Use by Truckers
Link to article in Heavy Duty Trucking:
http://www.truckinginfo.com/news/news-detail.asp?news_id=71705&news_category_id=3
4) Driving with Data Analytics and myGarmin
Link to blog on SmartData Collective:
http://smartdatacollective.com/brett-stupakevich/27413/driving-data-analytics-and-mygarmin
5) Global Positioning System: Challenges in Sustaining and Upgrading Capabilities Persist
Link to further information from the US Government Accountability Office:
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-10-636
OTHER
6) Private Firms to Invest €100 Million Into Intelligent Transport Systems
Link to article in The Irish Times:
http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/ireland/2010/0920/1224279263630.html
7) 'Stasi Spies' on the Motorways: Big Brother Fears as Motorists are Urged to Inform on Each Other
Link to article in The Daily Mail:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1313095/Big-Brother-fears-motorists-urged-spy-other.html
8) Deadline Extended for Dynamic Mobility Applications Call for Ideas by US DOT
Link to further information:
http://www.its.dot.gov/press/announcement/deadline_dma.htm
PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION
9) Traffic Safety Course Held for TV and Radio Reporters in Vietnam
Training is aimed to help journalists gain more experience in disseminating information on transport-related issues.
Link to story on the Voice of Vietnam:
10) UAE's Roads and Transport Authority Seeks Public Participation
Link to article in the Khaleej Times:
11) Tim McCarthy May be the Most Recognized Voice at Notre Dame Football Games
For 51 seasons retired Indiana state trooper gives fans safe driving tips.
Link to article in The Times:
SAFETY / SECURITY
12) Texas Road Deaths Fall to Lowest Level Ever
Officials credit safer cars, public education and ITS among reasons.
Link to article in the Houston Chronicle:
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/metropolitan/7206674.html
13) Abu Dhabi Steps Up Drive to Nab Reckless Drivers
Numerous sophisticated, tiny cameras hidden on busy road, patrols and campaigns planned.
Link to article on Emirates 24|7:
14) New Study to Reform Texting-While-Driving Laws
Link to story on WTOP Radio:
http://www.wtop.com/?nid=25&sid=2057594
15) Greater Enforcement is Key for Distracted Driver Laws, Recent Crackdowns Show
Link to article and video in The Washington Post:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/09/20/AR2010092002620.html
16) Teens Missing Message on Road Texting Risk
Link to article in USA Today:
http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2010-09-20-texting20_ST_N.htm
17) Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance Vision: Safety is More than Enforcement
Link to article in Heavy Duty Trucking:
http://www.truckinginfo.com/news/news-detail.asp?news_id=71697
18) Focusing on Distracted Driving
Link to commentaries in the National Journal Transportation Expert Blog:
http://transportation.nationaljournal.com/2010/09/focusing-on-distracted-driving.php
TELEMATICS
19) Farmers Turn to GPS, Telematics to Increase Efficiency
Link to article in The Daily Iowan:
http://www.dailyiowan.com/2010/09/20/Metro/18886.html
TRANSIT
20) Los Angeles MTA Board to Consider Contract for Real-Time Information
Link to article in The Source:
21) London Mayor in Advanced Talks with Mobile Firms Over Getting Signal on the Tube
Link to article in City A.M.:
22) Los Angeles Airport Buses Incorporate Location Information in Digital Signage
Link to article in Government Technology:
http://www.govtech.com/technology/LA-Airport-Buses-Incorporate-Location.html
23) Public Transit Agencies and Twitter
Link to blog from Choice Riders:
http://www.choiceriders.com/public-transit-agencies-and-twitter-what-are-they-doing/
TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT
24) £2.8 Million of Tax is Wasted on Traffic Radio We Can't Hear
UK's Traffic Radio broadcasts on Internet and DAB digital radios which most vehicles can't receive.
Link to article in The Daily Mail:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1313281/2-8m-tax-wasted-traffic-radio-hear.html
25) Traffic Radio Hits Back at Bad Press
Link to article on Radio Today:
http://radiotoday.co.uk/news.php?extend.6286.2
26) Dallas Cowboys Staff Practicing for Super Bowl Traffic
Link to story and video on KTVT-TV:
http://cbs11tv.com/local/super.bowl.traffic.2.1920994.html
Link to story and video report on WFAA-TV:
27) iPhone App Steers Victoria Commuters Through Traffic
Link to article in the Herald Sun:
News Releases
1) Postcode Anywhere Uses UK TomToms to Launch Superior Route Optimization Service
2) Majority of Motorists Feel Less Safe Due to Distracted Driving
3) Stay Focused, Operation Lifesaver Warns: Distraction Kills Drivers and Pedestrians Alike
4) Case Global Technologies Receives Award from Oracle for Solar Traffic Monitoring Solution
5) Pennsylvania DOT's 511PA System Celebrates One-Year Anniversary
Upcoming Events
Pupil Transportation (NAPT) Annual Summit & Trade Show, October 30-November 4 – Portland, Oregon
http://www.naptonline.org/summit.html
Today in Transportation History
1910 **100th anniversary** The SS France was launched.
http://www.maritimequest.com/liners/france_of_1912.htm
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