Monday, March 12, 2007

Transportation Communications Newsletter

Monday, March 12, 2007 -- ISSN 1529-1057

Last Chance to Enter the Student Essay Competition

ITS America’s Student Essay Competition, which has been sponsored by PBS&J for six years, is designed to encourage student interest and future participation in the development of ITS solutions. Entries must be received by ITS America no later than March 16, 2007. Both graduate and undergraduate students are eligible to participate. The winner will receive complimentary registration, transportation and accommodations to attend ITS America’s 2007 Annual Meeting & Exposition from June 4-6, 2007 in Palm Springs, California. For the list of topics and entry guidelines, please visit www.itsa.org/amstudentessay.html. Questions? Contact Edgar Martinez at emartinez@itsa.org.


1) Oregon has Difficulty Keeping Track of Local Hazardous-Materials Incident Response Plans
Link to story in The Statesman Journal:
http://www.statesmanjournal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070311/NEWS/703110348/1001

2) Putin Hopes GLONASS Satellite System Will Outperform GPS
Link to Itar-Tass story:
http://www.itar-tass.com/eng/level2.html?NewsID=11326043&PageNum=0

3) Computer Glitches Forecast Future Airline Snafus
Link to column in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette:
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07070/768009-243.stm

4) Airlines Add Edgier Movies, TV Options
iPod docks are also in the plans to win over passengers.
Link to story in The Denver Post:
http://origin.denverpost.com/movies/ci_5390479

5) Do Cell Phone Driver Bans Work?Mixed results cited by other states; Washington Senate-passed bill faces uphill fight.
Link to story in the Seattle Post-Intelligencer:
http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/local/306987_cells10.html

6) They Almost Drive Themselves
Automakers are embracing technology like never before, loading up their cars.
Link to story in the Star Tribune:
http://www.startribune.com/535/story/1044988.html (may require free registration)

7) Freeway Markers Have Lots of Fans, Especially Among EMS, Safety Forces
Link to column in The Plain Dealer:
http://www.cleveland.com/news/plaindealer/index.ssf?/base/news/1173688996240080.xml&coll=2

8) Improved Crisis Cooperation Needed – Beijing Mayor
Airport, civil aviation, air traffic management, meteorological bureau and transportation administration, each have their own system.
Link to Reuters story:
http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/2008/2007-03/12/content_825850.htm

9) Keeping Tired Drivers Alert, with No Snooze Button
Link to story in The New York Times:
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/03/11/automobiles/11WAKE.html?ex=1331269200&en=bb60486bc9b85cf6&ei=5090&partner=rssuserland&emc=rss

10) The Battle for Spectrum
Growing demand and a finite supply of radio frequencies could force confrontation — and compromise — between the US government and competing global interests.
Link to story in Federal Computer Week:
http://www.fcw.com/article97846-03-12-07-Print

11) Southern California Counties Plan for Traffic Hotline
Link to story in The Press-Enterprise:
http://www.pe.com/localnews/inland/stories/PE_News_Local_D_congestion12.3e995d6.html

12) Dual Purpose Video to be Installed on Mumbai Buses
System will include CCTVs to record passenger activities and playback system for information and songs.
Link to story in The Indian Express:
http://cities.expressindia.com/fullstory.php?newsid=226393

13) A Few Minnesota Highway Ramp Meters Miss Time Change
Link to story in the Star Tribune:
http://www.startribune.com/462/story/1049159.html (may require free registration)

14) Naming Roads to Honor Past, Stirring Conflict
Link to AP story:
http://www.macon.com/mld/macon/16884510.htm

15) Sources Say Microsoft Near Deal to Buy Tellme
Link to CNET News story:
http://news.com.com/Sources+say+Microsoft+near+deal+to+buy+Tellme/2100-1014_3-6166481.html?tag=nefd.top

16) Steering Clear of Traffic Jams
Dr. Roadmap rides San Diego’s roads and freeways.
Link to story in The San Diego Union-Tribune:
http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/metro/20070312-9999-lz1n12traffic.html

17) Where Are You? What Are You Doing?
Mapping and tagging information in real-time will change how we interact with one another in real space--if we can access the Web.
Link to article in Technology Review:
http://www.technologyreview.com/blog/editors/17556/

18) Common Issues in Emergency Transportation Operations Preparedness and Response: Results of the FHWA Workshop Series
Link to publication from the Federal Highway Administration:
http://www.ops.fhwa.dot.gov/publications/etopr/common_issues/etop_compliance.htm


News Releases

1) Evaluation of the Single European Sky Reveals Positive Impacts on Air Traffic Management in Europe
http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=IP/07/317&format=HTML&aged=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=en


Upcoming Events
2007 IBTTA Organization Management Workshop – April 22-25 – Austin, Texas
http://www.ibtta.org/Events/eventdetail.cfm?ItemNumber=2219


Today in Transportation History
1888 – The Blizzard of 1888 shuts down transportation, and almost everything else, in the northeastern United States.
http://www.nycsubway.org/articles/1888-blizzard.html

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Friday, March 9, 2007

Transportation Communications Newsletter

Friday, March 9, 2007 -- ISSN 1529-1057

Engineers, Policy Analysts needed at the California Center for Innovative Transportation

The California Center for Innovative Transportation (CCIT), part of UC Berkeley, facilitates and implements the development, commercialization, and deployment of promising transportation systems and technologies. CCIT is looking for bright individuals with either an engineering or a policy/business background to work on a unique set of transportation technology projects involving technical design and development, business, policy and organizational analyses, as well as field deployments.

CCIT is a unique organization where research meets implementation. This position is a great opportunity to bring your expertise to bear on truly transformational projects at the cutting-edge of transportation technology and practices.

For more information, please visit our web site at www.calccit.org or apply directly at http://jobs.berkeley.edu and check our job requisitions 5861, 5862, and 6020. EOE


1) A New Risk Enters the Skies
The precision of airplane collision avoidance systems might lead to more near collisions.
Link to story in The Boston Globe:
http://www.boston.com/news/local/articles/2007/03/09/a_new_risk_enters_the_skies/ (may require free registration)

2) European Safety System Stuck in Siding
Technology behind rail safety system is proving more complex than expected.
Link to story from Computing:
http://www.whatpc.co.uk/computing/analysis/2185026/safety-system-stuck-sidings

3) Common LanguageFirst responders find software well-suited to their interoperable communications needs.
Link to story in Washington Technology:
http://www.washingtontechnology.com/print/22_03/30176-1.html

4) National ICT Demonstrates “Intelligent Road” System in Australia
Link to ZDNet Australia story:
http://www.zdnet.com.au/news/software/soa/NICTA_demos_intelligent_road_system/0,130061733,339274155,00.htm

5) Sunday’s Time Change Could Pose Traffic Problems
Link to AP story:
http://www.newsday.com/news/local/wire/connecticut/ny-bc-ct--daylightsaving-tr0309mar09,0,1731647.story?coll=ny-region-apconnecticut

6) Watch Gets You There, Just in Time
Prototype watch provides wireless Internet access, navigation and traffic information.
Link to Discovery News story:
http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2007/03/09/intime_tec.html?category=technology&guid=20070309093030&dcitc=w19-502-ak-0000


Job Posting
Director, Operations and Security Division – Virginia Department of Transportation - Richmond
http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/transport-communications-add/message/35


Upcoming Events
European Mobility Forum – April 11-12 – Turin, Italy
http://www.euromobilityforum.com/index.php?lang=eng


Friday Bonus
Depending upon your point of view there are either works of art or headache-inducing sites to avoid.
http://thrillingwonder.blogspot.com/2006/11/incomprehensible-intersections.html
(be sure to check out the Moscow diagram)


Today in Transportation History
1901 – The Olds Motor Works factory in Detroit was destroyed by fire.
http://www.history.com/tdih.do?action=tdihArticleCategory&id=7298

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Thursday, March 8, 2007

Transportation Communications Newsletter

Thursday, March 8, 2007 -- ISSN 1529-1057

Early Bird Registration Rates Ends in One Week for ITS America’s 2007 Annual Meeting & Exposition

Don't delay any longer! Make sure you register no later than March 15 for ITS America’s 2007 Annual Meeting & Exposition and take advantage of our early-bird registration rates. Full registration packages include access to the VII Technology Showcase, U.S. DOT Executive Session, professional development hours, forum showcases, meet-the-author poster sessions, nationally-recognized speakers, exhibit hall, industry awards and networking events. Register online at
https://www.one-stop-registration.com/itsa. For all the latest information on ITS America’s 2007 Annual Meeting & Exposition in Palm Springs, June 4-6, visit http://www.itsa.org/annualmeeting.html.


1) Georgia Bill Would Divert Traffic Camera Revenue to Trauma Care
Link to story in The Telegraph:
http://www.macon.com/mld/macon/news/politics/16856132.htm

2) Traffic is Down in London’s New Congestion Charge Zone
Link to BBC News story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/london/6423349.stm

3) Airlines Told Must Pay for EU-US Air Data Scheme
Link to Reuters story:
http://www.abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory?id=2931397

4) Arizona Senate Acts to Block New License Plate Database
Measure would require police to delete information from license plate scanners within 24-hours.
Link to Capitol Media Services story:
http://www.azstarnet.com/metro/172567

5) Technology Keeps Close Watch on Traffic Data
Nebraska Department of Roads tests roadway sensors to see which work best.
Link to story in the La Vista Sun:
http://www.lavistasun.com/site/tab5.cfm?newsid=18049733&BRD=2712&PAG=461&dept_id=556329&rfi=6

6) Why We Need eLoran
Link to commentary in GPS World:
http://sidt.gpsworld.com/gpssidt/article/articleDetail.jsp?id=407619

7) March Issue of Florida DOT’s SunGuide Disseminator Online
Link to newsletter:
http://www.dot.state.fl.us/trafficoperations/ITS/Projects_Deploy/Newsletters/2007/03_2007/03_2007.htm


News Releases

1) Report Finds States Leading the Charge for Improved Public Safety Communications
http://www.govtech.net/news/news.php?id=104295
Link to report:
http://www.firstresponsecoalition.org/docs/FRC_State_Interoperability_Report_030707_FINAL.pdf

2) Magellan Offers First Portable GPS with Voice Command; Only Personal Navigation Line With AAA Travel Information and Roadside Assistance Details
http://www.magellangps.com/news/releases/viewRelease.asp?id=543


Upcoming Events
18th Biennial Transportation Research Board Visibility Symposium – April 17-18 – College Station, Texas
http://visibilitysymposium.com/


Today in Transportation History
1972 – A bomb exploded on a TWA jet while it was parked at McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas.
http://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=19720308-0&lang=en

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Wednesday, March 7, 2007

Transportation Communications Newsletter

Wednesday, March 7, 2007 -- ISSN 1529-1057
________________________________________
GLOBAL BORDER SECURITY CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION
MAY 8-10, 2007, SAN ANTONIO, TX

This three-day international conference and two-day exhibition will focus on cross border cargo transport and security, immigration issues and drug cartel containment.

Over 100 exhibitors and 1000 buyers from 10 countries are expected.

DON’T DELAY – To exhibit or attend, please contact George DeBakey, Harry Carter, or Peter Cappiello at 301-493-5500 or visit www.globalbordersecurity.com for more information.


1) New Air Traffic System Unveiled in UK
Link to BBC News story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/hampshire/6426371.stm

2) Charleston, South Carolina Presents New Traffic Management System
Link to story in The Post and Courier:
http://www.charleston.net/assets/webPages/departmental/news/Stories.aspx?section=localnews&tableId=133324&pubDate=3/7/2007
Link to video report on WCSC-TV:
http://www.wcsc.com/home/video/?vid=6352092&ref=/news/state&skipthumb=Y&stat=sty

3) Radio System for New York City Subways Gets a Rebuff
Link to story in The New York Times:
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/03/07/nyregion/07mta.html?ex=1330923600&en=f4af7ac78c26e72b&ei=5090&partner=rssuserland&emc=rss

4) Order to Close Iowa Interstates Came from State’s Emergency Command Center
Link to story in The Des Moines Register:
http://desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070307/NEWS10/703070372/1011

5) Strike Threat Issued by Drivers Over NYC Taxi GPS Requirement
Link to story in The New York Sun:
http://www.nysun.com/article/49951

6) RFID to Help European Commission Cars Communicate
Is the European Commission's intelligent car system about improved safety or just another excuse for Big Brother?
Link to story in Computing:
http://www.computing.co.uk/computing/analysis/2184923/improved-safety-excuse-big

7) Crosswalk Education Fails in Honolulu; Fines Begin
Link to story in The Honolulu Advertiser:
http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070307/NEWS06/703070398/1001/NEWS

8) Toyota’s Sensory Sedan
Concept car can communicate safety information to pedestrians, among other features.
Link to story on just-auto:
http://www.just-auto.com/article.aspx?ID=90661&lk=dm

9) Using Highways During Evacuation Operations for Events with Advance Notice
Link to publication from the Federal Highway Administration:
http://www.ops.fhwa.dot.gov/publications/evac_primer/00_evac_primer.htm


News Releases

1) Navteq Closes Acquisition of Traffic.com
http://www.navteq.com/webapps/NewsUserServlet?action=NewsDetail&newsId=509

2) New York Thruway Announces Wi-Fi Availability at All Travel Plazas
http://www.nysthruway.gov/news/pressrel/2007/03/2007-03-01-wifi.html

3) ITS America's 2007 Annual Meeting & Exposition Set for June
http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/3/prweb509741.htm


Upcoming Events
Lane Tolling and Congestion Pricing Deployment Workshop – March 19 - Berkeley, California
http://www.calccit.org/resources/deployment_workshops.html


Today in Transportation History
1916 – Bayerische Flugzeug-Werke (Bavarian Aircraft Works) is formed. It later changes its name to BMW (Bavarian Motor Works).
http://www.bmwgroup.com/bmwgroup_prod/e/nav/index.html?http://www.bmwgroup.com/bmwgroup_prod/e/0_0_www_bmwgroup_com/unternehmen/historie/meilensteine/meilensteine.html

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Tuesday, March 6, 2007

Transportation Communications Newsletter

Tuesday, March 6, 2007 -- ISSN 1529-1057

Student Essay Competition Deadline on March 16

ITS America’s Student Essay Competition, which has been sponsored by PBS&J for six years, is designed to encourage student interest and future participation in the development of ITS solutions. Both graduate and undergraduate students are eligible to participate. The winner will receive complimentary registration, transportation and accommodations to attend ITS America’s 2007 Annual Meeting & Exposition from June 4-6, 2007 in Palm Springs, California. The deadline for entries is March 16. For the list of topics and entry guidelines, please visit www.itsa.org/amstudentessay.html.


1) Road to National 511 Service in Canada is Littered with Speed Bumps
Weather-related projects are under way, but travel systems are in limbo.
Link to story in IT Business:
http://www.itbusiness.ca/it/client/en/home/News.asp?id=42519&cid=3

2) Failure in New Computer Diverts Air Traffic
Link to story in The New York Times:
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/03/06/washington/06planes.html (free registration required)

3) US DOT Bans Vista, Office 2007, IE 7 Upgrades – at Least for Now
Link to story in Computerworld:
http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&articleId=9012318
Link to US DOT memo: http://www.dot.gov/ost/m60/morat001.pdf

4) Wi-Fi to Board the Trinity Railway Express
Link to story in The Dallas Morning News:
http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/bus/stories/DN-trewifi_06bus.ART.State.Edition1.3855d60.html (may require free registration)

5) What to Consider Before Equipping Your Transit System with Wi-Fi
Link to article in Metro:
http://www.metro-magazine.com/t_featpick.cfm?id=90510460

6) Scan ‘n’ Ride Revolution
If all goes well, Montrealers will be using smart cards on transit trips.
Link to story in The Gazette:
http://www.canada.com/montrealgazette/news/saturdayextra/story.html?id=da65eaaa-e4fc-4a81-bd5f-9626b6d5f1c8

7) New York State DOT’s HELP Trucks Aid Stranded Motorists
Link to video report on WNYT-TV:
http://www.wnyt.com/x12320.xml

8) News from ERTICO
- SISTER Blasts Off
http://www.ertico.com/en/news_and_events/ertico_newsroom/sister_blasts_off.htm
- First Steps Taken Toward Intelligent Roads in Austria
http://www.ertico.com/en/news_and_events/ertico_newsroom/first_steps_taken_towards_intelligent_roads_in_austria.htm

9) Reports from US DOT
- Final Report of the Operation and Demonstration Test of Short-Range Weather Forecasting Decision Support Within an Advanced Transportation Weather Information System (#SAFE)
http://www.itsdocs.fhwa.dot.gov//JPODOCS/REPTS_TE//14348.htm (April 2006)
- Final Report: Evaluation of Volvo Intelligent Vehicle Initiative Field Operational Test Version 1.3
http://www.itsdocs.fhwa.dot.gov//JPODOCS/REPTS_TE//14352.htm (January 2007)


News Releases

1) Inrix Concludes Research Study Conducted by J.D. Power and Associates for Real-Time Traffic Market
http://sev.prnewswire.com/computer-electronics/20070305/SFM13506032007-1.html

2) Proliferation of Electronic Content in Vehicles Increases Demand for Fault Tolerant Solutions
http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?docid=95398365&ctxixpLink=FcmCtx1&ctxixpLabel=FcmCtx2

3) Independent Study Further Validates Inrix as Traffic Information Industry Leader
http://inrix.com/news_Study_06Mar2007.asp


Solicitation
Call for Papers – 10th International Conference on Application of Advanced Technology in Transportation – AATT 2008
http://www.civil.ntua.gr/aatt/proposalsub.htm


Upcoming Events
New York Metropolitan Transportation Council (NYMTC) Annual Meeting – March 15 – New York City
http://www.nymtc.org/mainpage/files/PublicAnnounce_03-01-07-3-48pm.pdf


Today in Transportation History
1987 **20th anniversary** The British ferry Herald of Free Enterprise capsized, drowning 188 people.
http://www.dcs.gla.ac.uk/~johnson/image_map/ship/Herald_map.html

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Monday, March 5, 2007

Transportation Communications Newsletter

Monday, March 5, 2007 -- ISSN 1529-1057

Engineers, Policy Analysts needed at the California Center for Innovative Transportation

The California Center for Innovative Transportation (CCIT), part of UC Berkeley, facilitates and implements the development, commercialization, and deployment of promising transportation systems and technologies. CCIT is looking for bright individuals with either an engineering or a policy/business background to work on a unique set of transportation technology projects involving technical design and development, business, policy and organizational analyses, as well as field deployments.

CCIT is a unique organization where research meets implementation. This position is a great opportunity to bring your expertise to bear on truly transformational projects at the cutting-edge of transportation technology and practices.

For more information, please visit our web site at www.calccit.org or apply directly at www.jobs.berkeley.edu/ and check our job requisitions 5861, 5862, and 6020. EOE

1) US Airways’ New Computer System Creates Logjam
Link to story from The Arizona Republic:
http://www.usatoday.com/travel/flights/2007-03-04-usairways-lines_N.htm

2) Atlanta Exit Ramp Sign Could be a “Killer”
Link to Cox News Service story:
http://www.daytondailynews.com/n/content/oh/story/news/local/2007/03/05/ddn030507ramp.html
Animation of how accident occurred via WKYC-TV:
http://www.wkyc.com/video/player.aspx?aid=31825&bw=

3) Victorian Transport Gets Smart About Tech, Crims
Link to story from Computerworld:
http://www.cio.com.au/index.php/id;1344269434

4) Iowa DOT Funding in Limbo for Traffic Resources
Transportation management association and transportation management center created for highway reconstruction may lose funding.
Link to story in the Des Moines Business Record:
http://www.businessrecord.com/Main.asp?SectionID=8&SubSectionID=9&ArticleID=3474

5) How Much Does Technology Help Drivers Beat Traffic in Test
Link to video report on KNBC-TV:
http://video.nbc4.tv/player/?id=71641

6) Bridging Communication
Fielding questions from outside and getting right answers all in day’s work for PennDOT’s District 4 press officer.
Link to story in the Times Leader:
http://www.timesleader.com/mld/timesleader/16831423.htm

7) A Better Way
Iowa and Nebraska officials need more effective means of closing interstates and open additional lines of communication.
Link to editorial in The Daily Nonpareil:
http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=18032499&BRD=2703&PAG=461&dept_id=555110&rfi=6

8) Smart Technology Makes Driving Safer
Michigan transportation officials are looking to use road sensors, cameras, traffic control systems and other “intelligent'' technology to create safer driving conditions.
Link to story in the Kalamazoo Gazette:
http://www.mlive.com/news/kzgazette/index.ssf?/base/news-22/1172899314216420.xml&coll=7

9) Cameras, Messages Aid Surprise, Arizona Traffic Flow
Link to story in The Arizona Republic:
http://www.azcentral.com/community/westvalley/articles/0303gl-nwvtraffic03Z20.html

10) Long Island Rail Road Installs Cameras to Help Crews Monitor Platform Gap Problems
Link to story in the Long Island Press:
http://www.longislandpress.com/?cp=162&show=article&a_id=11227

11) Awareness the Ticket for Better Bus Use in Maryland
Link to column in The Baltimore Sun:
http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/local/bal-md.dresser05mar05,0,148393.column

12) Clumsy on Their Feet: Navigation Systems Not Ready for Pedestrian Use
Link to Deutsche Presse-Agentur story:
http://tech.monstersandcritics.com/news/article_1272542.php/Clumsy_on_their_feet_Navigation_systems_not_ready_for_pedestrian_use

13) Vehicle Technology Demonstration Reveals Safety Features of the Future
Link to story in the Idaho Transportation Department’s The Transporter:
http://www.itd.idaho.gov/Transporter/2007/030207_Trans/030207_Roadshow.html

14) From Cup Warmers to Rearview Cameras, Carmakers Add Tech Perks
Link to AP story:
http://www.technologyreview.com/Wire/18269/

15) “Space Weather” Forecasting Gets a Cosmic Boost
Link to story in The Washington Post:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/03/04/AR2007030400939.html (may require free registration)

16) Volvo Trucks Field Operational Test: Evaluation of Advanced Safety Systems for Heavy Truck Tractors
Link to report from the Federal Highway Administration:
http://www.itsdocs.fhwa.dot.gov//JPODOCS/REPTS_TE//14349.htm (February 2005)


News Releases

1) US Department of Homeland Security Tests First Responder Credential Capabilities
http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/releases/pr_1172866131042.shtm

2) New Road Reporting System in Nova Scotia
http://www.gov.ns.ca/news/details.asp?id=20070226003
Link to site: http://www.gov.ns.ca/tran/winter/roadconditions.asp

3) Real-Time Video Traffic Information Available for Free on Mobile Devices to New York City Metro Commuters
http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/03-05-2007/0004539334&EDATE

4) High-Tech Bus Timetable at Sunderland Shopping Center
http://www.24dash.com/egovernment/17452.htm

5) Delta Launches Spanish-Language Kiosks for Growing International Customer Base
http://biz.yahoo.com/pz/070305/114661.html


Upcoming Events
Freeway and Tolling Operations in the Americas - May 20-23 – Houston
http://tti.tamu.edu/conferences/ftoa/


Today in Transportation History
1850 – The Britannia Bridge over the Menai Strait is opened.
http://www.prosiectmenai.co.uk/bbhistory.html

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Friday, March 2, 2007

Transportation Communications Newsletter

Friday, March 2, 2007 -- ISSN 1529-1057

1) The 411 on Michigan’s 511 Traffic Alerts
Link to column in The Detroit News:
http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070302/OPINION03/703020375/1016/METRO05

2) Traffic Cameras in Birmingham, UK to be Used to Fight Crime
Link to story in The Birmingham Post:
http://icbirmingham.icnetwork.co.uk/birminghampost/news/tm_headline=400-traffic-cameras-to-fight-crime&method=full&objectid=18697382&siteid=50002-name_page.html

3) Public Safety Bids Spur Spectrum Spat
Link to story on CNET News:
http://news.com.com/Public+safety+bids+stir+spectrum+spat/2100-1033_3-6163654.html?tag=nefd.lede

4) Commercial Traffic Across US-Mexican Border Moves Quicker with New Technology
Link to story on KFOX-TV:
http://www.kfoxtv.com/news/11148084/detail.html

5) New Technology to Reduce Traffic Accidents
Idaho Transportation Department demonstrates vehicle-intersection communication system.
Link to story and video report on KTRV-TV:
http://www.fox12news.com/Global/story.asp?S=6165675

6) Cyprus Must Improve Air Traffic Controls, Says EuroControl
Link to story in the Financial Mirror:
http://www.financialmirror.com/more_news.php?id=6242&nt=Politics

7) Using Solar Power, Man Says He’s Made a Better Traffic Light
Link to story in The Dundalk Eagle:
http://dundalkeagle.com/articles/2007/03/01/news/news07.txt

8) Transit Customers Making the Move to Smart Cards
Link to story in Metro:
http://www.metro-magazine.com/t_featpick.cfm?id=90510468

9) JetBlue’s Crisis Communications Planning - What You Didn’t Read About in Most Media Coverage
Link to interview in Crisis Manager:
http://www.bernsteincrisismanagement.com/nl/crisismgr070301.html#cmu

10) News from ERTICO
- GST Gets Hands-On at Final Validation Workshop
http://www.ertico.com/en/news_and_events/ertico_newsroom/gst_gets_hands-on_at_final_validation_workshop.htm
- New Report from EuroRAP Reveals High-Risk Routes Across Europehttp://www.ertico.com/en/news_and_events/ertico_newsroom/new_report_from_eurorap_reveals_high-risk_routes_across_europe.htm


Upcoming Events
Vehicle Safety Summit Europe 2007 – May 14-15 – London
http://www.telematicsupdate.com/safetyEU2007/


Friday Bonus
I’m not sure how effective this is in deterring car thieves, but it sure looks like it would be effective.
http://blog.scifi.com/tech/pics/Tesla_coil.jpg


Today in Transportation History
1949 – The first streetlights to automatically light in the dark, were installed in New Milford, Connecticut.
http://www.history.com/tdih.do?action=tdihArticleCategory&id=7280

March 4
1907 **100th anniversary** - Philadelphia’s Market Street Subway-Elevated line opened.
http://www.theelseptaatwork.com/elhistory.asp

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