Transportation Communications Newsletter
Wednesday, May 4, 2011 – ISSN 1529-1057
TCN Fundraiser
Twice a year I conduct a month-long fundraiser to help support the TCN. I want to first say that no one should feel any pressure to donate to the TCN. Simply having you as a subscriber is great. For those who do choose to donate, I very much appreciate the support! Near the bottom of the newsletter you'll find information on how you can donate. In addition to monetary gifts, there are other ways you can support the TCN. These include buying ad space in the TCN, utilizing my transportation voiceover services or simply letting others in the field know about the TCN so they too can subscribe. Throughout May I'll provide more details on how you can support the TCN. Thank you!
AVIATION
1) FAA Safety Briefing – May/June 2011
Includes a several articles related to aviation communications.
Link to publication:
http://www.faa.gov/news/safety_briefing/2011/media/MayJun2011.pdf
OTHER
2) Ray LaHood: A Driving Force in the White House
DOT secretary's communication skills win praise.
Link to article in Politico:
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0511/54242.html
3) Satellites Played Big Role in Getting bin Laden
Link to article in Air Force Times:
http://www.airforcetimes.com/news/2011/05/ap-spacecraft-played-role-in-bin-laden-raid-050311/
ROADWAYS
4) California DOT Digs High-Tech Hole for Taxpayers
Newspaper questions value of ITS technology in a region where congestion is not yet serious.
Link to editorial in The Record-Searchlight:
http://www.redding.com/news/2011/may/04/editorial_wednesday/
SAFETY / SECURITY
5) US Should Consider Earthquake Early Warning System, FCC Chairman Says
Link to article in Government Technology:
http://www.govtech.com/public-safety/US-Earthquake-Early-Warning-System.html
Link to remarks by FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski:
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-306311A1.pdf
TRANSIT
6) The Lonely Podcar: Who Will Take a Chance on Personal Rapid Transit?
Link to blog on Txchnologist:
VEHICLES
7) Wireless Improves Transportation
Link to blog and video from CTIA:
http://blog.ctia.org/2011/05/04/wireless-improves-transportation/
News Releases
1) NTSB Releases Bus and Truck Safety Forum Video
2) Operation Lifesaver Participates in National Train Day Celebrations Across the US
3) Illinois Tollway and Argonne National Laboratory Launch Fleet Vehicle Study
TCN Donations
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Bernie Wagenblast
1 Aberdeen CT
Cranford, NJ USA 07016-2911
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Upcoming Events
IEEE Forum on Integrated and Sustainable Transportation Systems – June 29-July 1 – Vienna
Today in Transportation History
1961 **50th anniversary** The first Freedom Ride, designed to test desegregation on interstate buses, left Washington, DC.
http://www.core-online.org/History/freedom%20rides.htm
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