Transportation Communications Newsletter
Tuesday, December 20, 2011 – ISSN 1529-1057
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:
GPS / NAVIGATION
4) Next-Level GPS Helps You Avoid Traffic Snarls
Link to article in The Globe and Mail:
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:
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:
SAFETY / SECURITY
10) NTSB Chief Backs Cellphone Ban in Cars Even if Policy is 'Not Popular with Folks'
Link to article in The Hill:
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
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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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