Transportation Communications Newsletter
Monday, September 12, 2011 – ISSN 1529-1057
AVIATION
1) Japanese Air-Traffic Controller Leaks Obama Flight Plans
Link to article in The Yomiuri Shimbun:
http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/dy/national/T110910003576.htm
BICYCLES
2) University of Minnesota to Implement Bike-Reward System
The system, using chips and towers, will be the first of its kind in the country.
Link to article in The Minnesota Daily:
http://www.mndaily.com/2011/09/08/u-implement-bike-reward-system
3) Experimental Navigation System Guides Cyclists Using Music
Link to article on Gizmag:
http://www.gizmag.com/music-guided-gps-navigation-cyclists/19789/
CARTOGRAPHY
4) Spokane Transit: A Very Clear Network Map
Link to blog on Human Transit:
http://www.humantransit.org/2011/09/an-exceptionally-clear-network-map.html
FREIGHT
5) New Online Resource Launched to Help Freight Industry Plan for London 2012 Games
Link to article in Materials Handling World Magazine:
GPS / NAVIGATION
6) Europe's Galileo Sat-Nav Spacecraft Ready to Fly
Link to BBC News story:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-14886082
OTHER
7) Obama Changes Rhetoric to Get $50 Billion for Transportation
Link to article in The Hill:
8) A Master Plan for Intelligent Transport System in Hyderabad
Link to Express News Service article:
http://ibnlive.in.com/news/a-master-plan-for-intelligent-transport-system/183255-60-121.html
9) New Technical Study from European Telecom Standardisation Institute Impacting ITS Industry
Link to article from ERTICO:
http://www.ertico.com/new-etsi-technical-study/
PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION
10) Redflex the Only Player Paying to Sway Albuquerque Voters on Red-Light Camera Initiative
Link to story and video on KOB-TV:
http://www.kob.com/article/stories/S2278828.shtml
RAILROADS
11) New Technology Initiatives Put Amtrak on the Fast Track
Link to story on MSNBC:
ROADWAYS
12) On the Job: Richard S. Fields, Supervisor of Street Operations, Traffic Maintenance Division in Worcester, Massachusetts
Link to article in the Telegram & Gazette:
http://www.telegram.com/article/20110912/BUSINESS01/109129957/1237
SAFETY / SECURITY
13) Utah Transit Authority Wants to be National Leader in Pedestrian Safety
Link to article in The Salt Lake Tribune:
http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/politics/52552745-90/safety-uta-allegra-national.html.csp
14) National Coast Watch System Established in Philippines
Link to article the in Manila Standard Today:
http://www.manilastandardtoday.com/insideNews.htm?f=2011/september/12/news2.isx&d=2011/september/12
15) Georgia Drivers Can Now List Medical Conditions on License
Link to article in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
http://www.ajc.com/news/georgia-drivers-can-now-1163959.html
16) Crisis Communication Needs Spur New Mexico Web Portal Redesign
Link to article in Government Technology:
Link to site: http://www.newmexico.gov/
17) Emergency Response Often Uncoordinated in Post-9/11 Era
Link to article on WisconsinWatch.org:
http://www.wisconsinwatch.org/2011/09/11/emergency-response-often-uncoordinated-in-post-911-era/
TAXIS
18) Taxis are Flexible and High-Tech Public Transportation
Link to commentary on Hawaii Reporter:
http://www.hawaiireporter.com/taxis-are-flexible-and-high-tech-public-transportation/123
TELEMATICS
19) Interview with Flavio Sakai, Director of Infotainment and Connectivity, Continental Brazil
Link to interview in Telematics Update:
TRANSIT
20) BART Officials Defend Police Tactics at Protest
Journalists handcuffed and detained.
Link to article in the San Francisco Chronicle:
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2011/09/10/BARM1L2LP1.DTL&tsp=1
21) Bangalore Bus Rapid Transit Plan is Still Meandering
Link to article in Daily News & Analysis:
22) Mobile Wallets Gain Currency as New Technology Takes Hold
Link to article in the Jakarta Globe:
http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/tech/mobile-wallets-gain-currency-as-new-technology-takes-hold/464578
23) Real-Time Transit Data Demonstration Projects Awarded to Integrated Corridor Management Demonstration Sites
Link to further information from US DOT's ITS Joint Program Office:
http://www.its.dot.gov/icms/icm_awarded.htm
VEHICLES
24) Ford Exec Pens Open Letter to Broadcasters
Link to article in Radio & Television Business Report:
http://www.rbr.com/radio/ford-exec-pens-open-letter-to-broadcasters.html
25) Man Sues Florida for Right to Flash Headlights
Link to article in the St. Petersburg Times:
http://www.tampabay.com/news/courts/civil/article1190703.ece
26) Bug Labs and Ford Team Up on Geeky Gear for Cars
Link to article in The New York Times:
http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/09/12/bug-labs-and-ford-team-up-to-network-cars
Link to news release from Bug Labs:
http://www.buglabs.net/ford-buglabs
27) The Connected Car: More a 'Companion' Than a Mere Vehicle
Link to article in the Financial Times:
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/7893667a-d7c2-11e0-a06b-00144feabdc0.html
News Releases
1) Changes to Crash Data Guidelines Posted and Available for Final Review
2) In Plane View: New Tool Analyzes Black-Box Data for Flight Anomalies
3) Puerto Rico’s Conversion to All Electronic Toll Collection Debuts with Dramatic Results
4) RTI Group Launches New Corporate Website
5) Sprint 'Drive First' Application Helps Parents Combat Distracted Driving
6) Rhythm Engineering Hits 500 Milestone for InSync Real-Time Adaptive Traffic Control System
Upcoming Events
2011 Virginia Hazardous Materials Conference and Expo – October 17-21 – Hampton, Virginia
http://www.virginiahazmat.org/displayconvention.cfm?conventionnbr=9904
Today in Transportation History
1906 **105th anniversary** The Newport Transporter Bridge was opened over the River Usk in South Wales.
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