Transportation Communications Newsletter
Friday,
October 26, 2012 – ISSN 1529-1057
Following ITS World Congress, GEWI to
Present on Connected Vehicles at Transpo 2012
Delegates from more than 20 countries visited GEWI at ITS World Congress
to see the latest developments in TIC. New features include TIC’s ability
to distribute information to connected graphical VMS signs and TIC for the iPad
which is used for Mobile Traffic Data Entry. Transpo 2012 will be
held in Bonita Springs, Florida from October 28 – October 31 and during the
conference GEWI will present a paper on the safety benefits of Connected
Vehicles. If you are unable to attend Transpo 2012, then visit GEWI at www.gewi.com
to view GEWI’s products, to learn about GEWI history, to meet some of GEWI’s people and view TIC product videos which
powerfully demonstrate how in over 125 projects worldwide, TIC CONNECTS Systems – Vehicles – Travelers.
CARTOGRAPHY
1)
Mapping Mobility: The Importance of
Information in Transportation
Link
to article on TheCityFix:
OTHER
2)
ITS Australia Signs MOU with Czech Republic
Association of Transport Telematics
Link
to article in ITS International:
ROADWAYS
3)
South Dakota Businesses Mistakenly Get
Tourism Signs
Link
to article in the American News:
4)
New Online Training: Safe and Effective
Use of Law Enforcement Personnel in Work Zones
Link
to further information from the National Highway Institute:
SAFETY / SECURITY
5)
I-35 Construction-Zone Fatalities Near
Waco Spur Texas DOT to Reconsider Safety Measures
Link
to article in the Waco Tribune-Herald:
6)
ACLU Sues US Government Over
Restrictions on Taking Photos and Video at Border Crossings
Link
to AP article:
7)
Hurricane Sandy: How Government Uses
Social Media for Disaster Response
Link
to article in Governing:
8)
US Department of Homeland Security
Deploys Data-Rich Emergency Maps
Link
to article in Government Technology:
TRAFFIC INCIDENT MANAGEMENT
9)
Project to Ease Traffic on I-80 in
California Unveiled
Link
to article in the Contra Costa Times:
TRANSIT
10)
UConnect to Launch Smart Connectivity
for Public Transport in Europe
Link
to article on Telecompaper:
News Releases
1)
Transportation Safety Leader Cathy Gillen
Joins North American Safe Driving Summit Advisory Board
Solicitation
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Halloween on Transit Photo Contest
– Mobility Lab
Upcoming Events
Webinar: Unrealistic or Not, Here They
Come: Communication is the First Step in Meeting Customer Expectations -
October 30
Friday Bonus
When
traveling be sure to check the signs; they can provide some comic relief.
Today in Transportation
History
1942
**70th anniversary** The aircraft carrier USS Hornet was heavily damaged, and sunk the next day, during the
Battle of Santa Cruz.
1992 **20th
anniversary** Metrolink began commuter rail service in Southern California.
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It seems the prohibition of taking photos in border crossings breaches the ideals of civil liberty and democracy. People have right to take photos and videos if the DHS personnel crosses the line of what is acceptable.
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