Transportation Communications Newsletter
Monday,
July 2, 2012 – ISSN 1529-1057
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.
CARTOGRAPHY
1)
The Future of the Map Isn't a Map at All
– It's Information
Link
to article in The Atlantic:
2)
Google's Futuristic Map Plan
Link
to video on Reuters TV:
GPS / NAVIGATION
3)
Emerging GPS Rival Uses Wi-Fi and TV
Signals to Navigate
Link
to article on ZDNet:
4)
In Traffic? Next Time, Use an App
Link
to article in The New York Times:
OTHER
5)
Researchers Seek Solutions for
Transportation Issues
Link
to article in the Democrat and Chronicle:
SAFETY / SECURITY
6)
Bill Requiring Bus-Safety Grades Passes
Congress
Link
to AP article:
TELEMATICS
7)
QNX: 'Deliver Features that Truly Engage
Consumers'
Link
to interview on Telematics Update:
TRAVELER INFORMATION /
TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT
8)
Kentucky Speedway Avoids Repeat of
2011's Traffic Issues
Link
to article in The Cincinnati Enquirer:
9)
Freeing Traffic Through the Air Waves in
Nigeria
Link
to article in This Day:
10)
Getting Information During Truck Wreck
Difficult for Some California Commuters
Link
to article in the Santa Cruz Sentinel:
VEHICLES
11)
Japan Eyes Driverless Cars by Early
2020s
Link
to The Car Tech blog on CNET:
12)
Some Day, Your Car Could Tell You to
Take a Chill Pill
Link
to article in Forbes:
13)
Drivers Want Backup Cameras, Blind Spot
Alerts
Link
to article in USA Today:
Link
to news release: http://goo.gl/4Hszs
News Releases
Upcoming Events
2012 International Transportation Research
Information Access Workshop – September 12-13 – Washington, DC
Today in Transportation
History
1912
**100th anniversary** The airship Akron exploded and crashed near Atlantic City, New Jersey. All five people aboard the aircraft
died.
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