Transportation Communications Newsletter
Thursday, August 11, 2011 – ISSN 1529-1057
Register Today for IBTTA’s 79th Annual Meeting & Exhibition, Sept 11-14 in Berlin, Germany! ― Hotel Cut-off is August 16th
Join IBTTA in Berlin, Germany, September 11-14, for the year's largest international gathering of toll industry professionals. With presentations from more than 90 industry experts representing 25 countries around the world, the IBTTA Annual Meeting offers a unique learning and business opportunity! This meeting features an outstanding program with tracks on interoperability, tolling infrastructure around the world, communications, and environment/social responsibility; interactive exhibits; valuable networking opportunities; technical tours and special events – make your plans today! Sign up now and get a $100 early bird discount, available now through August 26. Visit www.IBTTA.org/BERLIN to view the preliminary brochure, register, and learn about sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities. See you in Berlin!
BICYCLES
1) Invention Turns Cyclists' Hands Into Turn Signals
Link to story and video on KATU-TV:
http://www.katu.com/news/business/127487713.html
CAMERAS
2) Union Says YouTube Video Violated Bus Driver's Privacy
Video shows Ottawa driver doing paperwork while driving.
Link to story and video on CTV:
OTHER
3) In Auto Test in Europe, Meter Ticks Off Miles, and Fee to Driver
Link to article in The New York Times:
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/08/11/science/earth/11meter.html?_r=3&hp
PEDESTRIANS
4) New Pedestrian Technology Blamed for Corner Confusion in Montreal
Link to article in The Gazette:
RAILROADS
5) Millions to be Spent on GPS-Based Train Safety System in San Diego
Link to story on XETV-TV:
SAFETY / SECURITY
6) TSA App Helps Travelers with Security
Link to article in the Chicago Tribune:
http://www.chicagotribune.com/travel/sc-trav-0809-traveler-apps-20110810,0,6133928.story
TRANSIT
7) US Judge to Hear Arguments in Lawsuit Over Atheists' Rejected Ad on Arkansas Buses
Link to Arkansas News Bureau article:
8) NJ Transit's Mea Culpa After Days of Delays
Rail official says most common rider complaint was lack of accurate information.
Link to story on WNYC Radio:
http://www.wnyc.org/blogs/wnyc-news-blog/2011/aug/11/nj-transits-mea-culpa/
9) Survey of Maryland Transit Riders Finds Agency Leaves Passengers in Dark After Complaints
Link to article in The Baltimore Sun:
http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/bs-md-mta-survey-20110810,0,3819534.story
10) Chicago Transit Authority to Study Corporate Sponsorships, Naming Rights
Link to article in Progressive Railroading:
TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT
11) Maryland Launches 511 Traffic Tip Service
Link to article in The Baltimore Sun:
http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/bs-md-511-information-20110811,0,5270523.story
Link to news release from Maryland DOT:
http://www.mdot.maryland.gov/News/2011/August%202011/MARYLAND511ANNOUNCEMENT
12) London 2012 Games Transport Website Launched
Link to article on Inside the Games:
Link to news release from the Olympic Delivery Authority:
http://www.london2012.com/news/2011/08/new-london-2012-travel-tool-to-help-ticket-holders-get-t.php
Link to site: http://travel.london2012.com/SJPWeb/Pages/JourneyPlannerInput.aspx
VEHICLES
13) BMW's New App Discovers, Rates Best Roads
Link to article on Inside Line:
http://www.insideline.com/bmw/bmws-new-app-discovers-rates-best-roads.html
News Releases
1) Amtrak Launches Free iPhone Application
Upcoming Events
World Road Congress Mexico – September 26-30 – Mexico City
http://www.aipcrmexico2011.org/
Today in Transportation History
2006 **5th anniversary** The Transportation Security Administration banned most liquids and gels carried aboard by passengers following a failed plot to blow-up aircraft.
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,207765,00.html
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