Friday, July 6, 2012

Friday, July 6, 2012



Transportation Communications Newsletter

Friday, July 6, 2012 – ISSN 1529-1057

 
GPS / NAVIGATION

1) Why Americans and Europeans Give Directions Differently
Link to article on The Atlantic Cities:

MARITIME

2) Chennai Port Gets Vessel Traffic Management System
Link to article in Business Line:

3) Helicam Offers Bird's Eye View of Georgia Port
Link to article in the Savannah Morning News:

PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION

4) US Transportation Bill Makes Technical Service Bulletins Available to Consumers
Link to article in Consumer Reports:

SAFETY / SECURITY

5) Bosses Pressed to Target Distracted Driving Employees
Link to article in The Examiner:

6) US Immigration and Customs Enforcement to Buy Mobile License Plate Recognition System to Find Fugitive Aliens
Link to article in Government Security News:

TAXIS

7) 300 Minicabs Add to London's Free Wi-Fi Services
Link to blog on ZDNet:

TELEMATICS

8) Cutting-Edge Technology 'Huge' for Farmers, Dealerships
Link to article in Iowa Farmer Today:

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

9) An Interview with New York City Traffic Reporter, Jeff McKay
Link to interview on All Access:


News Releases


Upcoming Events
Insurance Telematics USA – September 5-6 – Chicago


Friday Bonus  
HOV Lanes: Babies – OK, Skeletons – Not OK.
http://www.seattlepi.com/local/article/Driver-used-skeleton-to-be-in-carpool-lane-2443733.php


Today in Transportation History    
1747 **265th anniversary** John Paul Jones, best known for his naval service during the American Revolution, was born in Kirkcudbright, Scotland.

======================================================================
The Transportation Communications Newsletter is published electronically Monday through Friday. 
To subscribe (for free) or unsubscribe, please contact me at bernie@bwcommunications.net.
Become a TCN fan on Facebook!

Questions, comments about the TCN?  Please write the editor, Bernie Wagenblast at bernie@bwcommunications.net.      
© 2012 Bernie Wagenblast Communications, LLC www.bwcommunications.net

No comments:

Post a Comment