Thursday, December 2, 2010

Transportation Communications Newsletter

Thursday, December 2, 2010 – ISSN 1529-1057

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AVIATION

1) US Faces Obstacles in Upgrading Air Traffic Control: Study

Link to Dow Jones Newswires article:

http://bit.ly/i0uEgO

2) Pilots Find iPads Useful in the Cockpit

Link to story and video on KHOU-TV:

http://www.khou.com/news/technology/-Pilots-find-iPads-useful-in-the-cockpit-111161979.html

ELECTRONIC TOLLING

3) Drivers Ticketed During Bay Bridge Standoff

Motorists fined for turning around at toll plaza will have tickets dismissed.

Link to article in The Examiner:

http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/2010/12/drivers-ticketed-during-bridge-standoff

OTHER

4) Kiosks Let Travelers Skip Long Passport Control Lines

Link to article in the Houston Chronicle:

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/business/7319967.html

RAILROADS

5) Wisconsin Rail Debate Ascends (or Descends) to Social Media

Link to blog in BizTimes Milwaukee:

http://www.biztimes.com/blogs/milwaukee-biz-blog/2010/12/2/rail-debate-ascends-or-descends-to-social-media

SAFETY / SECURITY

6) New Traffic System May Stop Accidents

Rural Intersection Collision Avoidance System tells drivers when it's not safe to cross highway.

Link to article in The Badger Herald:

http://badgerherald.com/news/2010/12/01/new_traffic_system_m.php

7) Seattle Hands Out Bright Umbrellas to Decrease Collisions

Link to story on KIRO Radio:

http://www.mynorthwest.com/category/local_news_articles/20101202/Seattle-hands-out-bright-umbrellas-to-decrease-collisions/

Link to further information from Seattle DOT:

http://sdotblog.seattle.gov/2010/12/01/umbrellas-spread-the-word-about-holiday-pedestrian-safety/

TRANSIT

8) Toronto Transit Commission Info a Perk for Riders at Coffee Shop

Link to article in the Toronto Star:

http://www.thestar.com/news/transportation/article/899411--ttc-info-a-perk-for-riders-at-coffee-shop

VEHICLES

9) Your Stolen Vehicle May be Just a Tweet Away

Link to article in The Seattle Times:

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2013571188_carthefts02m.html

Link to Seattle Police Twitter feed: http://twitter.com/getyourcarback

10) Apple Makes Motion Toward Home and Car Automation

Link to article in Electronic House:

http://www.electronichouse.com/article/apple_makes_move_into_home_and_car_automation/#When:17:30:18Z

News Releases

1) Kansas City Southern Launches New Branding Initiative Honoring Unique Legacy and Embracing the Future of Rail Transportation

2) US DOT Awards $1.54 Million Grant to Railroad Research Foundation for Hazardous Materials Routing Tool

3) Boingo Expands Wi-Fi Roaming Agreement with T-Mobile USA to Include Airports and Ferries

4) Volvo Trucks Encourages Freight Transportation Solutions; Launches Web Site

5) Sydney Metrobus SMS Trial to Provide Next Bus Service Information

Solicitation

- Request for Proposals for Certification and Testing Expertise – National Institute of Justice

http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/2010-30293.htm

Upcoming Events

1^st International ICST Conference on Green Intelligent Future Transport Systems – March 16-18 – Athens, Greece

http://www.giftsconference.org/

Today in Transportation History

1970 **40^th anniversary** The United States Environmental Protection Agency began operations.

http://www.epa.gov/history/

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