Transportation Communications Newsletter
Thursday, July 28, 2011 – ISSN 1529-1057
AVIATION
1) Leaked FAA Report Adds Fuel to Debate Over LightSquared Broadband Network
Link to article on Nextgov:
http://www.nextgov.com/nextgov/ng_20110727_4214.php
2) Flight Sims Now Available with Real Air-Traffic Controllers
Link to article in Wired:
http://www.wired.com/autopia/2011/07/flight-sims-now-available-with-real-air-traffic-controllers/
Link to further information from PilotEdge: http://pilotedge.net
3) iPad App Gives Pilots Cheap Synthetic Vision
Link to article in Wired:
http://www.wired.com/autopia/2011/07/ipad-app-gives-pilots-cheap-synthetic-vision/
4) The High-Tech Magic Behind Skywriting
Link to video in The Wall Street Journal:
MARITIME
5) Navigational Warning System Extends Into Arctic Waters
Link to article in IMO News:
http://goo.gl/rA76Y (page 7)
OTHER
6) News from ERTICO
- ITS Forum Berlin
http://www.ertico.com/its-forum-berlin/
- ERTICO - ITS Europe Meets ITS China
http://www.ertico.com/ertico-its-europe-meets-its-china/
RAILROADS
7) China: Design Flaw Caused Fatal High-Speed Rail Crash
Railway official says correct signals failed to flash after lightning strike.
Link to McClatchy Newspapers article:
http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/07/28/2334805/china-design-flaw-caused-fatal.html
ROADWAYS
8) South Carolina DOT Asks Public's Opinion on Bringing Technology to I-26/I-95 Junction
Link to AP article:
http://www.timesunion.com/news/article/SCDOT-wants-technology-at-I-26-I-95-junction-1623090.php
TRANSIT
9) Google Maps London Underground
Link to article in Information Age:
Link to announcement from Google:
http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2011/07/catch-london-underground-with-google.html
10) App Pulls Out All Stops for Pittsburgh-Area Bus Riders
Link to article in the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review:
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/pittsburgh/s_748741.html
Link to news release from Carnegie Mellon University:
http://www.cmu.edu/news/stories/archives/2011/july/july27_patiphoneapp.html
11) The Pitch: A One-Stop Mobile Information Shop for Transit Services
Link to blog in Next American City:
http://americancity.org/buzz/entry/3109/
12) A Look at New York City Transit Apps
Link to video on Brooklyn Independent Television:
13) Better Bus Signage Catches on in Melton Shire
Link to article in the Melton Leader:
http://melton-leader.whereilive.com.au/news/story/better-bus-signage-catches-on-in-melton-shire/
TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT
14) New Website Gives UK Traffic Data
Link to Press Association article:
http://www.rac.co.uk/news-advice/motoring-news/post/2011/7/new-website-gives-traffic-data/
Link to View Traffic: http://www.viewtraffic.info/
VEHICLES
15) Apple, the Auto Industry Needs Your Help
Link to blog in MacTech:
http://www.mactech.com/2011/07/28/apple-auto-industry-needs-your-help
News Releases
1) Speed Cameras in Urban Areas Save Millions in Cash
3) South Carolina Railroad Crossings Now Listed Online
4) Hawaii DOT Launches Second Annual Pedestrian Safety Month
5) New Ohio DOT State Highway Map Released – Features QR Code Link to Real-Time Traffic Info
Upcoming Events
BusCon – September 13-14 – Chicago
Today in Transportation History
1871 **140th anniversary** Track-laying began for the Denver & Rio Grande Railway.
http://www.american-rails.com/denver-and-rio-grande-western.html
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