Transportation Communications Newsletter
Monday, October 3, 2011 – ISSN 1529-1057
Attend IBTTA's Facilities Management and Maintenance Workshop, October 23-25, 2011 in Nashville, TN
IBTTA's Facilities Management and Maintenance Workshop will explore challenges and solutions to operating a toll facility. Topics range from emergency management, performance measurement and bridge restoration to safety, design and toll collection in an AET environment. This meeting is ideal for toll industry professionals with an interest in maintenance, operations, security, technology, engineering, design. Arrive a day early and take part in IBTTA’s Community Service Project — Waterway Clean Up. On Sun., October 23, attendees will have the opportunity to assist Nashville’s flood recovery by participating in a special waterway clean-up project aimed at unclogging the natural water flow by removing trash and debris from a local waterway and its neighboring banks. Visit www.IBTTA.org/nashville to view the preliminary brochure, register, and learn about sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities. Register by October 7, 2011.
AVIATION
1) Airlines Want Satellite-Aided Airport Approaches
Link to article in The Wall Street Journal:
2) Modernization of Air Navigation Equipment in Croatia Takes Off
Link to article on Balkans.com Business News:
http://www.balkans.com/open-news.php?uniquenumber=121671
3) Behind the Scenes at LAX
Link to article in the Los Angeles Times:
http://www.latimes.com/news/custom/topofthetimes/features/la-tr-lax-20111002%2C0%2C6161681.story
4) Passenger Connectivity on Flights – What Do Travelers REALLY Want?
Link to article on Tnooz:
CAMERAS
5) Costa Rica to Add More Traffic Cameras; Banks Cash in on Special Traffic Camera Ticket Loans
Link to article on InsideCostaRica:
http://insidecostarica.com/dailynews/2011/october/01/costarica11100106.htm
CARTOGRAPHY
6) The World's Best Subway Maps
Link to blog in The Atlantic:
http://www.theatlanticcities.com/design/2011/09/20-subway-maps/227/
GPS / NAVIGATION
7) 'Russian GPS' Nears Completion with Successful Launch
Link to Reuters article:
http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/10/03/russia-satnav-idUSL5E7L332220111003
MARITIME
8) Can Smartphones Help Stop Illegal Fishing in California?
Link to article in Government Technology:
http://www.govtech.com/wireless/Can-Smartphones-Help-Stop-Illegal-Fishing-in-California.html
OTHER
9) ERTICO's iMobility Newsletter – September 2011
Link to newsletter:
10) Report: ITS in the Netherlands
Link to report from the Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and the Environment:
http://www.rijksoverheid.nl/documenten-en-publicaties/rapporten/2011/09/28/its-in-the-netherlands.html (summary in Dutch, report in English)
PARKING
11) App Helps Drivers Find and Compare Parking Spots
Link to article in the Los Angeles Times:
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/technology/2011/09/find-parking-app.html
PEDESTRIANS
12) London Gets 'Kosher' Pedestrian Crossing
Crossing near synagogue won't require pushing button on Shabbat.
Link to article on Ynet:
http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4129964,00.html
RAILROADS
13) European Rail Traffic Management System Testing Begins in Poland
Link to article in the International Railway Journal:
http://www.railjournal.com/newsflash/etcs-testing-begins-in-poland-1340.html
ROADWAYS
14) Operational and Institutional Agreements That Facilitate Regional Traffic Signal Operations
Link to report from the Transportation Research Board:
http://www.trb.org/Main/Blurbs/166052.aspx
SAFETY / SECURITY
15) University of Nevada, Las Vegas Researcher Wants to Drive You to Distraction
Link to article in the Las Vegas Review-Journal:
http://www.lvrj.com/news/unlv-researcher-wants-to-drive-you-to-distraction-130959838.html
16) New Arkansas Laws Restrict Cellphone Use Near Schools and in Work Zones
Link to article in the Times Record:
http://www.swtimes.com/week-in-review/news/article_f6331842-ebdf-11e0-b4d6-001cc4c002e0.html
17) Intertraffic Traffic Safety Expo Opens in Delhi
Link to article on Wheels Unplugged:
http://www.wheelsunplugged.com/ViewNews.aspx?newsid=11449
TELEMATICS
18) Does the Telematics Industry Need System Integrators?
Link to article in Telematics Update:
http://social.telematicsupdate.com/infotainment/does-telematics-industry-need-system-integrators
TRANSIT
19) Toronto Transit Commission Ready to Talk Cell Service
Link to article in the Toronto Star:
http://www.thestar.com/news/article/1062636
20) Electronic Bus-Tracking Signs en Route to Chicago Transit Authority Shelters
Link to article in the Chicago Tribune:
Link to further information from the CTA:
http://www.transitchicago.com/sheltersigns/
21) The Case of the Disappearing Shanghai Subway Apology
Link to article in The Wall Street Journal:
http://blogs.wsj.com/chinarealtime/2011/09/27/the-case-of-the-disappearing-shanghai-subway-apology/
TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT
22) Edmonton to be First North American City to Install Traffic Management System
Link to article in the Edmonton Journal:
VEHICLES
23) MirrorLink Tries to Ensure Phones, Apps and Cars Play Together
Link to article in USA Today:
24) GM Unveils Cheap Collision Warning System
Link to article in Motor Trend:
http://www.motortrend.com/features/auto_news/2011/1109_gm_unveils_new_safety_tech/
News Releases
2) Michigan DOT Puts Traffic Info Online to Help Tiger Fans Headed to Comerica Park
3) Seattle DOT Provides Real-Time Bus Arrival Information via TV in Macy's Window
4) Smart Parking App Uses Real-Time and Historical Data to Help Pittsburgh Drivers Find Parking
5) Bahrain's General Organisation of Sea Ports Takes Charge of Vessel Traffic Management System
Solicitation
- Call for Abstracts – National Transportation Workforce Summit – Research and Innovative Technology Administration
http://www.its.dot.gov/press/2011/transportation_workforce.htm
Upcoming Events
Introductory Webinar: EnableATIS – October 12
http://www.its.dot.gov/meetings/enableatis_meeting.htm
Today in Transportation History
1936 **75th anniversary** The Goddard L section A rocket was tested for the first time. It reached a height of approximately 200 feet.
http://www.friends-partners.org/mwade/lvs/godardla.htm
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