Transportation Communications Newsletter
Monday,
June 25, 2012 – ISSN 1529-1057
Integrated Marketing and Public
Information Officer - Orlando
This Orlando-based mid-level position manages integrated marketing
and public information campaigns for state Departments of Transportation and
transit agencies while also responding to Requests for Proposals (RFPs). The right person for this position
excels at managing large scale integrated marketing and public information
campaigns. They’ll also have a strong business sense and a track record of
identifying and winning new work through responding to RFPs. This work is
strategic and fast paced, requiring quick turn-around, precise attention to
detail, and a good sense of humor. Responding to business development and
client needs, including facilitating live media coverage, requires early
morning, late night and occasional weekend hours. Regular travel will be
required for client meetings, news events, and on-going outreach activities. Knowledge of state DOTs, transit
agencies, the FHWA, Intelligent Transportation Systems, and major media markets
is a plus. Bachelor’s degree required.
Global-5, Inc., is an Orlando based national award-winning
integrated marketing, multimedia, public information, sponsorship sales firm
serving transportation and transit clients. Global-5 is an EOE, offering a
comprehensive health care and benefits package, including 401K profit sharing.
Salary is commensurate with experience. After researching Global-5, please
email your cover letter, portfolio, and resume to jenniluke@global-5.com.
BICYCLES
1)
New Way-Finding System Considers New
Haven, Connecticut Pedestrians, Bicyclists
Link
to article in the New Haven Register:
CAMERAS
2)
Video Monitor Tracks Drivers Taking
Risks at Mer Rouge, Louisiana Train Crossing
Link
to article in the Bastrop Daily
Enterprise:
GPS / NAVIGATION
3)
Why Proprietary In-Car Navigation
Systems Need to Die
Link
to blog on ZDNet:
OTHER
4)
Articles from FHWA's Focus
- Sharing Best Practices and Project Solutions Through the Construction
Peer Network
-
FHWA Introduces New Asset
Management Website
SAFETY / SECURITY
5)
Give States Money to Fight
Distracted Driving? Congress Ponders
Link to article in the Los Angeles Times:
6)
At Houston Airport, TSA Tries Out Device
that Targets Fake IDs
Link
to article in the Houston Chronicle:
7)
Development of a Sensing Methodology for Intelligent and Reliable Work-Zone
Hazard Awareness
Link
to report from the Transportation Research Board:
TELEMATICS
8)
Hughes Telematics: A Seamless Journey
'From Drive to Park'
Link
to interview on Telematics Update:
TRANSIT
9)
Presto Readers Failing Because Designers Made Wrong
Assumption, Transit Commissioner Says
Link to article in the Ottawa Citizen:
10)
Cleveland RTA Says Fare Machines Don't Measure Up,
So Supplier Won't Get Payment
Agency claims machines are too complicated
for riders.
Link to article in The Plain Dealer:
11)
Groups Look to Rally Transit Riders,
Businesses, Build Coalition
Link
to article in The Tampa Tribune:
12)
Six New York City Subway Stations Get
Free Wi-Fi
Link
to story on NY1:
VEHICLES
13)
HELP Developing New Truck Screening System for
Weigh Stations
Link to article in Heavy Duty Trucking:
14)
In-Vehicle Siri Has Dealers, Consumers
Buzzing
Link
to article in Automotive News:
15)
Electronic Proof of Car Insurance
Authorized in Louisiana
Link
to article in The Times-Picayune:
16)
Microsoft Connected Car Plans Include
Kinect, WP8 and the Cloud
Link
to blog on SlashGear:
WEATHER
17)
Trip Planning and Weather on a Single
Map – an Obvious and Helpful Combination
Link
to article on Tnooz:
News Releases
Job Postings
-
Assistant Transportation Engineer
– Iteris – Troy, Michigan
-
Director of Operations – Iteris –
Kansas City, Missouri
Upcoming Events
The Great American Trucking Show – August
23-25 – Dallas
Today in Transportation
History
1997
**15th anniversary** The unmanned supply ship Progress M-34 collided
with the space station Mir.
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