Transportation Communications Newsletter
Thursday, November 4, 2010 – ISSN 1529-1057
Traffic Technologies Tour to Visit Austin, Chicago, Washington, DC and Toronto
Public sector transportation agencies involved in design, deployment, planning or operation of ITS, ATMS, TMCs or connected vehicle/infrastructure projects are invited to attend this open forum information exchange. Topics will include technologies that are in use around the world for location referencing and harmonization, data exchange between systems, next generation of real-time data for traffic navigation, and data exchange for connected vehicles/infrastructure projects. If you are interested in attending one of these free events or would like more information, contact jim.oneill@gewi.com.
AVIATION
1) FAA Finalizes Flight Crew Alerting Rule
New rule delineates which colors can be used in cockpit systems.
Link to article in Air Transport Intelligence:
http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2010/11/02/349235/faa-finalises-flightcrew-alerting-rule.html
2) New Technology Helps Airlines Track Lost Luggage
Link to article in Gulf News:
http://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/new-technology-helps-airlines-track-lost-luggage-1.703356
MARITIME
3) Ship Emissions Portal to Aid Ports
Link to article in Port Strategy:
http://www.portstrategy.com/news101/news-extra/ports-get-help-to-bring-in-cleaner-ships
4) Distracted Marine Operations: Beyond the Cellular Telephone
Link to blog on Maritime Professional:
RAILROADS
5) NASA's Aviation Reporting System Improves Railroad Safety
Link to article from NASA:
http://www.nasa.gov/topics/nasalife/features/fra_asrs.html
SAFETY / SECURITY
6) Israel's Tightly Protected Airport Gives Rare Glimpse Into Its Security Procedures
Link to CP article:
7) TSA Administrator Calls Technology Key to Combating Terrorism
Link to article in InformationWeek:
http://www.informationweek.com/news/government/security/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=228200081
TELEMATICS
8) Ford Sync Feature Spotlight: Wi-Fi and Mobile Hotspot in the Car
Link to article in In Telematics Today:
TRANSIT
9) Cell Phone Service Expansion at DC Metro Slowed by Track Work
Link to article in The Washington Post:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/11/03/AR2010110307634.html
10) Ottawa and Gatineau Transit Services Merge Travel-Planning Databases
Link to article in the Ottawa Citizen:
http://www.ottawacitizen.com/Transit+services+merge+travel+planning+databases/3774123/story.html
11) Bus Stop Displays to Tell Bus Passengers in Ireland of Waiting Times
Link to article in the Irish Independent:
News Releases
1) Ford and MIT Research Study Shows Technological Advancements Reduce Stress on Driver
2) Operation Lifesaver Unveils Redesigned Web Site
4) Simulating Human Decision-Making Could Improve Emergency Evacuation Planning
Upcoming Events
Webinar: Airport Security: Cutting Edge Technology and Emerging Trends – November 16
https://cc.callinfo.com/cc/schedule/display.do?udc=1qutuuzoxixc2
Today in Transportation History
1890 **120th anniversary** The City and South London Railway, the world's first deep-level underground passenger railway, officially opened.
http://www.engineering-timelines.com/scripts/engineeringItem.asp?id=1030
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