Thursday, June 28, 2012

Transportation Communications Newsletter

Thursday, June 28, 2012 – ISSN 1529-1057

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Iteris, Inc. is seeking a Transportation Engineer to join our team in Troy, Michigan. This position will support the traffic engineering and ITS project efforts in the local Michigan office in addition to other areas in the Heartland Region. Responsibilities will include a range of traffic operations, planning and ITS planning and design projects. Qualifications required:  BSCE, with a focus in Transportation, 3+ years of solid technical experience in traffic engineering/operations, transportation planning, ITS planning/design and 2+ years of transportation software skills. Completion of EI Exam, EIT or PE desired. If you are interested in being part of a team dedicated to excellence while making a profound difference and impact in the transportation industry, join Iteris. We offer a casual working environment, flexible work schedule, competitive salary and an outstanding benefits package. For more information and to submit your application visit us at: http://www.iteris.com.

MARITIME

1) Safer Navigation with International Standards for Electronic Systems

Link to article in Maritime Reporter and Engineering News:

http://www.marinelink.com/news/international-navigation345715.aspx

OTHER

2) Santa Barbara, California Decides to Not Require Mute Button on Gas Pump Ads

Link to article in the Daily Sound:

http://thedailysound.com/2012/06/santa-barbara-city-hall-silences-the-noise-over-the-mute-button-murillo-says-gas-station-ads-take-away-the-dignity-of-our-city/

ROADWAYS

3) Advanced Methods for Mobile Retroreflectivity Measurement on Pavement Marking

Link to report from the Transportation Research Board:

http://www.trb.org/Main/Blurbs/167371.aspx

TELEMATICS

4) Telematics and Customized Usage-Based Insurance Business Models

Link to article on Telematics Update:

http://analysis.telematicsupdate.com/insurance-telematics/telematics-and-customized-ubi-business-models

TRANSIT

5) New York MTA Plans to Put Countdown Clocks in All Letter Line Subway Stations

Link to article in the Daily News:

http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/mta-plans-put-countdown-clocks-letter-line-subway-stations-article-1.1102837

VEHICLES

6) Articles from Connected World

 -  The Right Mix of In-Vehicle Technology

http://connectedworldmag.com/latestNews.aspx?id=NEWS120622060221160

 -  Michelin Working to Introduce 'Communicating Tires'

http://connectedworldmag.com/latestNews.aspx?id=NEWS120622104803223

News Releases

1) GEWI Mourns Loss of David Marsh

2) New Grant Writing Guide with Insider Tips Available to Traffic Agencies

3) OmniAccess Expands Maritime Communications Network Globally with the Addition of Third iDirect Satellite Hub

4) Liverpool John Lennon Airport Releases 'myLJLA' Smartphone App

5) Delta Expands World's Largest Wi-Fi-Equipped Fleet to Include International Aircraft

6) John Cross of Georgia Named Winner of Operation Lifesaver Volunteer Award

7) Fight Far from Over for Truckers' Opposition to Electronic Monitoring

8) NeverLate – A New Traffic Service from Appello

9) Cincinnati Metro Unveils New Real-Time Bus Info

Upcoming Events

Supply Chain Leadership Forum – August 28-29 – Denver

http://www.supplychainconsortium.com/Seminars/2012/overview.asp

Today in Transportation History    

1937 **75^th anniversary** Tom Magliozzi, co-host of Car Talk, was born in East Cambridge, Massachusetts.

http://www.wusf.usf.edu/radio/profile/tom_magliozzi

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