Transportation Communications Newsletter
Thursday, April 14, 2011 – ISSN 1529-1057
Register Today for IBTTA’s Interoperability and All-Electronic Toll Collection Workshop ― May 15-17, Plano, TX
Register today for IBTTA’s Interoperability and All-Electronic Toll Collection Workshop, the fifth in a series of workshops focused on violations enforcement, open road tolling, all-electronic toll collection (AETC), and interoperability. Through both general sessions and simultaneous breakout sessions, this conference will focus on lessons learned, case studies, business rules, and future decision making about AETC, interoperability, and the implications of universal vehicle miles traveled (VMT) charging. Visitwww.IBTTA.org/PLANO to view the brochure, register, and learn about sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities. To view IBTTA’s entire 2011 Education Series, click here.
AVIATION
1) FAA Official Out Amid Sleeping-on-the-Job Cases
Link to story and video on CNN:
http://www.cnn.com/2011/TRAVEL/04/14/faa.resignation/index.html
Link to statement from FAA Administrator:
http://www.faa.gov/news/press_releases/news_story.cfm?newsId=12666
2) Changes on the Way for Orlando International Airport? 'Airport of the Future' Hits Snag
Link to article in the Orlando Sentinel:
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/os-oia-airilne-software-dispute-20110413,0,7474708.story
CAMERAS
3) Traffic Cams Catch Drunk Drivers in Minnesota
Link to story and video on KMSP-TV:
http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/dpp/news/minnesota/drunk-driver-video-traffic-cams-apr-14-2011
4) Interview with TrafficLand: Traffic Camera Aggregation
Link to podcast on GPS Business News:
(Free link to podcast only available for a limited time)
PEDESTRIANS
5) Will London's New Wayfinding System Get More People Walking?
Link to blog on This Big City:
http://thisbigcity.net/will-londons-new-wayfinding-system-get-more-people-walking
ROADWAYS
6) Inaugural Newsletter of the Mileage-Based User Fee Alliance
Link to newsletter:
SAFETY / SECURITY
7) NOAA Eyes Upgrade of Outdated Tsunami Warning Centers
Link to article on Nextgov:
http://www.nextgov.com/nextgov/ng_20110413_5801.php
8) Kentucky Releases App to Report Suspicious Activity
Link to article in Government Technology:
http://www.govtech.com/public-safety/Suspicious-Activity-Reporting-Mobile-in-Kentucky.html
Link to news release from the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security:
http://homelandsecurity.ky.gov/news/kohspr033011.htm
TELEMATICS
9) The Trajectory Group: 'Telematics is Finally Here to Stay'
Link to interview in Telematics Update:
TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT
10) Transportation Management Center Opens in Springfield, Missouri
Link to story and video on KOLR-TV:
http://ozarksfirst.com/fulltext?nxd_id=437886
VEHICLES
11) HD Radio Looks to 'The New Dash'
Link to article in Radio World:
http://www.rwonline.com/article/117734
News Releases
3) Navigon Updates iPhone Navigation App with Augmented Reality and Safety Camera Features
4) GO Transit Launches Online Customer Panel: Let GO Know
5) Study: Voice-Based Navigation Safer Way to Get Around
Upcoming Events
2011 ITS-NY Eighteenth Annual Meeting and Technology Exhibition – June 9-10 – Saratoga Springs, New York
http://www.its-ny.org/pdf/AnnouncITS-NY2011Annual3-3-11.pdf
Today in Transportation History
1961 **50th anniversary** A sub-committee of the American Standards Association approved the standard size of shipping containers of 8'x8' with a length of 10, 20, 30 and 40 feet.
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