Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Transportation Communications Newsletter

Tuesday, May 31, 2011 – ISSN 1529-1057

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Thank You!

I want to thank all of you who contributed to the TCN during my May fundraising drive. Your support is greatly appreciated. I also want to thank those who show their support simply by being a subscriber. Without you, there would be no reason to put the newsletter together each weekday. I hope it continues to be a valued part of your day and, in its own small way, helps to improve transport around the world through the sharing of information. If you would still like to contribute, please see the information below.

AVIATION

1) Digital Cameras and Bluetooth Ease Travel Through Houston Airports

Link to article in Government Technology:

http://www.govtech.com/transportation/Digital-Cameras-Bluetooth-Houston-Airports.html

OTHER

2) Thinking Highways (Europe/RoW) – June/July 2011

Link to magazine:

http://thinkinghighways.com/Pages/View-issue.aspx?id=a2044452-5b53-465e-891c-0eb60c1a47fe

PEDESTRIANS

3) Award-Winning Website a Place to Find Tips and Trails in Maine

Link to article in The Portland Press Herald:

http://www.pressherald.com/news/award-winning-website-a-place-to-find-tips-and-trails_2011-05-31.html

Link to site: http://mainetrailfinder.com/

PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION

4) Metlink vs. Fare-Evading 'Pariahs' in New TV Spot

Link to article and video in B&T:

http://www.bandt.com.au/news/breaking-campaign--metlink-vs-fare-evading--pariah

TRANSIT

5) Canadian Conference Promotes User-Friendly Transit

Link to article in the Leader-Post:

http://www.leaderpost.com/Conference+promotes+user+friendly+transit/4865475/story.html

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

6) Houston TranStar Creates Traffic Monitoring System to Avoid Rita-Type Logjam

Link to story and audio on KUHF Radio:

http://app1.kuhf.org/articles/1306785030-Never-Again-Rita-type-Logjam.html

7) Recording and Presentations from May 3 Webinar on Developing Successful Transportation Management Plans Now Available

Link to further information from US DOT:

http://ops.fhwa.dot.gov/resources/news/news_detail.asp?ID=737

News Releases

1) Alaska Airlines Pilots Go Lean and Green with iPads

2) Idaho Transportation Department Debuts Online Meeting Forum in Early June to Improve Public's Access to Information

3) Innovative Transportation Safety Leader Takes Helm at HELP Incorporated

TCN Donations

Checks or money orders may be mailed to:

Bernie Wagenblast

1 Aberdeen CT

Cranford, NJ USA 07016-2911

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Upcoming Events

Webinar: Situational Awareness – A Holistic Approach to Reducing Driver Distraction – June 16

http://www.eetimes.com/electrical-engineers/education-training/webinars/4216389/Situational-Awareness--A-Holistic-Approach-to-Reducing-Driver-Distraction

Today in Transportation History

1911 **100^th anniversary** The RMS Titanic was launched in Belfast.

http://www.titanic-titanic.com/titanic_launch.shtml

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