Transportation Communications Newsletter
Wednesday, August 18, 2010 – ISSN 1529-1057
GEWI Traffic Technologies Tour Topic - Connected Vehicles /Infrastructure.
The purpose of the tour is to exchange information about advanced traffic technologies being used around the world to solve a variety of transportation related problems. This includes updates on European vehicle/infrastructure projects, similar to the US IntelliDrive initiative, TPEG, data collection and harmonization, interoperability and dealing with emerging data types. GEWI also wants to hear your current traffic data challenges. This information exchange is just one of the many ways GEWI ensures that TIC software continues to be the global leader for the processing of transportation data.
If you're interested in attending or hosting this free event in your area this November, contact jim.oneill@gewi.com
AVIATION
1) Analysis: US In-Flight Cell Phone Use Faces Uphill Battle
Link to Reuters article:
http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE67G4H420100817
2) Edmonton Airport Lobby Group Keeps Donors Under Wraps
Link to article in the Edmonton Journal:
3) Harnessing the Digital Revolution
Air transport industry IT summit highlights importance of integration, mobility.
Link to article in Airport Business:
http://www.airportbusiness.com/publication/article.jsp?pubId=1&id=38699
4) The Future of Magazines and What It Means for Aviation Marketing
Link to blog from ABCI:
http://www.aviationbusinessconsultants.com/?p=2014&goback=%2Egde_81978_member_27473627
GPS / NAVIGATION
5) Maine Automobile Loan Company Wants to Use GPS on Potential Clients
Link to story and video on WCSH-TV:
http://www.wcsh6.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=124530&catid=2
OTHER
6) US Baby Babble Hits Japan Taxis and Trucks
Baby monitors on US bases jamming radios.
Link to BBC News story:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-10998238
7) RITA Administrator Gives Update on ITS-JPO Strategic Plan
Link to letter from RITA:
http://www.its.dot.gov/press/2010/Appel_strategic_plan.htm
8) Report on ITS Asia Pacific BOD Meeting
Link to article from ERTICO:
http://www.ertico.com/en/news/ertico_newsroom/the_its12288asia_pacific12288bod_meeting.htm
RAILROADS
9) Siemens Takes Campaign for US High-Speed Rail Straight to the Customer
Link to blog on Streetsblog Capitol Hill:
SAFETY / SECURITY
10) Safety Playbook May be a Lifesaver in New Jersey
Guidelines address procedures to protect emergency workers responding to incidents.
Link to article in The Record:
http://www.northjersey.com/news/100961444_Safety__playbook__may_be__lifesaver.html
TELEMATICS
11) Smart Uses iPhone for In-Car Electronics, Adds Car Finder
Link to article in USA Today:
TRANSIT
12) Tech Savvy Transportation Center Opens in Aiken, South Carolina
Link to story and video on WJBF-TV:
http://www2.wjbf.com/news/2010/aug/17/tech-savvy-transportation-center-opens-aiken-ar-718300/
TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT
13) North and South Carolina DOT Cooperation Alerted Drivers in Two States to I-77 Wreck
Link to story and video on News 14 Carolina:
14) SEPTA Expands Its High-Tech Customer Notification Options
Link to story on KYW Radio:
http://kyw.cbslocal.com/2010/08/11/septa-expands-its-high-tech-customer-notification-options/
VEHICLES
15) Alcatel-Lucent: 'The Killer App for a Connected Car is Safe, Eco-friendly Driving'
Link to interview in Telematics Update:
16) Volvo Shares Details on Trusted Truck Program
Link to article in Transport Topics:
http://www.ttnews.com/articles/basetemplate.aspx?storyid=25005
17) Truck Dealer Uses Social Networking to Connect with Customers
Link to article from Heavy Duty Trucking:
http://www.truckinginfo.com/news/news-detail.asp?news_id=71379
News Releases
1) Solar-Powered Road Reflectors in Washington State May Light the Way for Future Safety Improvements
2) ITS America Forums Welcome New Leadership, Poised to Take on Key Transportation Issues
3) Internet is Coming to Cars Says IMS Research
Upcoming Events
Viajeo Seminar 'Strengthening Cooperation in ITS Between EU and China' – September 12 – Shanghai
http://www.viajeo.eu/en/news/viajeo_seminar_shanghai_12_september_2010.htm
Today in Transportation History
1915 **95th anniversary** Charles Kettering received a patent for an electric self-starting device for automobiles.
http://inventors.about.com/library/inventors/blignition.htm
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