Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Transportation Communications Newsletter

Tuesday, December 20, 2011 – ISSN 1529-1057

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AVIATION

1) FAA Plans VOR Reductions

Link to article on AVweb:

http://www.avweb.com/avwebflash/news/FAAPlansVORReductions_205903-1.html

2) AirTran's SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service to be Removed

Link to article in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution:

http://www.ajc.com/business/airtrans-xm-satellite-radio-1264880.html

3) Travelers Aid Volunteers Offer a Dose of Warmth

Link to column in The New York Times:

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/20/business/travelers-aid-volunteers-offer-a-dose-of-warmth-on-the-road.html

GPS / NAVIGATION

4) Next-Level GPS Helps You Avoid Traffic Snarls

Link to article in The Globe and Mail:

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/small-business/digital/biz-categories-technology/next-level-gps-helps-you-avoid-traffic-snarls/article2276536

OTHER

5) The Role of ITS in Improving Transport and Mobility, and Its Link to European Commission Policy

Link to article in Public Service:

http://www.publicservice.co.uk/feature_story.asp?id=17485

6) iMobility Newsletter – December 2011

Link to newsletter from ERTICO:

http://tools.emailgarage.com/Pub/_vpRKAAAAAA~/gmtnV5hJcUOWBo1EG2MJew~~/rq_LVIvvRkCLRjEqBibc5w~~/ViewEmail.ashx

7) New Talking Transportation Blog Provides Commentary on Communicating About the Transportation Industry

Link to blog:

https://talkingtransportation.wordpress.com/

ROADWAYS

8) More Crashes at Intersections with Flashing Light

Link to AP article:

http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D9RNNTMO0.htm

Link to news release from the University of Texas at Austin:

http://www.utexas.edu/news/2011/12/19/research_warns_drivers/

9) Columbus, Ohio Road Crews Will Keep Watch on Street Markings

Link to article in The Columbus Dispatch:

http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2011/12/20/road-crews-will-keep-watch-on-street-markings.html

SAFETY / SECURITY

10) NTSB Chief Backs Cellphone Ban in Cars Even if Policy is 'Not Popular with Folks'

Link to article in The Hill:

http://thehill.com/blogs/transportation-report/automobiles/200301-ntsb-chief-defends-cell-phone-ban-recommendation-were-not-here-to-win-a-popularity-contest

11) Alaska Lawmaker Strikes at TSA in Unusual Ad

Link to story on CNN:

http://www.cnn.com/2011/12/19/travel/alaska-lawmaker-ad/index.html

Link to ad from Rep. Chris Tuck: http://youtu.be/Kz2GnwjQaEU

12) Bermuda Cabbies' GPS Screen Exempt from Distracted Driving Law

Link to article in The Royal Gazette:

http://www.royalgazette.com/article/20111220/NEWS/712209966

13) FHWA Releases Midpoint Report for National Roadway Safety Data Capabilities Assessment

Link to report:

http://safety.fhwa.dot.gov/rsdp/downloads/RSDP_midpointrpt.pdf

TRANSIT

14) GPS Monitoring Keeps Buses on Track

Link to article in Mass Transit:

http://masstransit.epubxp.com/issue/50156 (page 32)

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

15) Anas Launches Real-Time Traffic App in Italy

Link to article in Telecompaper:

http://www.telecompaper.com/news/anas-launches-real-time-traffic-app-in-italy

Link to news release from Anas:

http://www.stradeanas.it/index.php?/news/dettaglio/id/2137 (in Italian)

News Releases

1) Beat the Traffic, TrafficLand Team Up to Provide Live Traffic Video For Broadcasters

2) California DOT and Metrolink Display Train Travel Times on Electronic Highway Signs

3) Governments of Canada and Manitoba Provide Funding to Study and Implement ITS

4) Skype Offers Free Wi-Fi in Over 60 US Airports December 21-27

5) First EU Report on Maritime Cyber Security

6) Amtrak Win Enhances Northeast Corridor Advertising Strength for Titan

7) ITS America To Present Vehicle-to-X Technology Session at 2012 International CES

8) IBTTA Says 'Commuter Protection Act' is Unnecessary; It Would Stifle Innovation and Funding

9) UK and Chinese Geospatial Experts Launch New Joint Center

Upcoming Events

TransportationCamp DC – January 21 – Washington, DC

http://transpocampdc.eventbrite.com/

Today in Transportation History

1918 The Canadian government formed Canadian National Railways to assume operation of five financially distressed railroads.

http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com/index.cfm?PgNm=TCE&Params=a1ARTA0001316

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