Transportation Communications Newsletter
Tuesday, November 9, 2010 – ISSN 1529-1057
CAMERAS
1) 'Spy Cars' Pounce on South African Traffic Offenders
Link to article in the Sowetan:
http://www.sowetanlive.co.za/news/2010/11/09/spy-cars-pounce-on-traffic-offenders
TRANSIT
2) China Tests World's First Unmanned Underground Transport System
Link to article in The People's Daily:
http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/90001/90776/90882/7193349.html
3) New Montreal Bus Shelters Aim to Make Transit 'Cool'
Link to article in The Gazette:
http://www.montrealgazette.com/technology/shelters+make+transit+cool/3797816/story.html
4) A Look at How Towers and Junctions Control Chicago Transit Authority Trains
Link to video from the CTA:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WSseTVAFAA
5) DC Metro's Talking Buses Now Advising You on Traffic Safety
Link to blog on TBD:
TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT
6) Traffic Team Breathes Easier Following First Weekday Detour of Boston Bridge
Link to article in The Boston Globe:
VEHICLES
7) Commissioner for Digital Affairs Renews EU Push for 'Connected' Cars
Link to article on EurActiv:
http://www.euractiv.com/en/infosociety/kroes-renews-eu-push-connected-cars-news-499574
Link to blog post by Nellie Kroes:
http://blogs.ec.europa.eu/neelie-kroes/every-vehicle-digital/
News Releases
1) Widespread Adoption of Geo-browsers Will Drive Location as a Key Enabler of Mobile Services
2) New MyLive Traffic Service Provides Unique Personal Live Guidance on Personal Navigation Devices
3) OSHA Funds Work Zone Safety Program for Spanish-Speaking Highway Workers
Solicitation
- Request for Comments – Final Notice: Real-Time System Management Information Program - FHWA
http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=2010_register&docid=fr08no10-4
Upcoming Events
EU Aviation Safety Management Towards 2020 – January 26 - Brussels
http://ec.europa.eu/transport/air/events/2011_01_26_aviation_safety_conference_en.htm
Today in Transportation History
1935 **75th anniversary** The Committee for Industrial Organizations, later called the Congress of Industrial Organizations, was formed. Several transportation-related unions were original members.
http://www.aflcio.org/aboutus/history/history/index.cfm
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