Thursday, July 16, 2009 – ISSN 1529-1057

Join IBTTA in Chicago for the Transformation of Transportation!

IBTTA’s 77^th Annual Meeting & Exhibition, September 13-16, 2009, in Chicago, Illinois, is the most significant gathering of toll industry professionals in the world. Attend this meeting and interact with the most influential experts and decision makers from around the globe and discuss ideas and solutions about transportation financing strategies, the future of tolling and paying for mobility, AET and Interoperability, new ideas for the new economy and sustainable transportation. Register by August 14 and receive a $100 discount off your registration fee. This meeting is hosted by the Illinois Tollway and will be held at the Hyatt Regency. For information on registration, hotel reservations, exhibiting or sponsorship, visit IBTTA’s website at www.ibtta.org. Register today!

AVIATION

1) Clay Lacy Aviation to Install Wireless Internet on Private Jets

Link to story in Private Jet Daily:

http://www.privatejetdaily.com/index.php/20090714526/Latest/Clay-Lacy-Aviation-to-install-wireless-internet-on-private-jets.html

2) Free Wi-Fi Coming to Atlanta Airport, but Not Yet

Link to story in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution:

http://www.ajc.com/business/free-91956.html

3) FAA and the National Weather Service are Considering Plans to Consolidate Weather Service Offices, But Face Significant Challenges

Link to US Government Accountability Office testimony:

http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d09887t.pdf

MARITIME

4) Port of Los Angeles Sonar Devices Aid Ocean Searches

Link to story in the Daily Breeze:

http://www.dailybreeze.com/news/ci_12845460

OTHER

5) Intelligent Transportation Systems Strategic Planning Group Charter

Link to document from US DOT:

http://www.its.dot.gov/spg/index.htm

PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION

6) Seattle Transportation Department Unveils New, ‘Open’ Web Site

Link to story in the West Seattle Herald:

http://www.westseattleherald.com/2009/07/15/news/transportation-department-unveils-new-open-web-site

Link to site: http://www.seattle.gov/transportation/

ROADWAYS

7) Texas Opts Not to Spend Stimulus Funds on Road Signs

Link to story in The Dallas Morning News:

http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/news/localnews/transportation/stories/DN-signs_16tex.ART.State.Edition1.4c00123.html

SAFETY / SECURITY

8) US Homeland Security Chief Promotes Cheaper, Secure Driver’s Licenses

Link to AP story:

http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/2009-07-15-napolitano-drivers-licenses_N.htm

9) Calling ‘How’s My Driving’ Numbers Actually Improves Traffic Safety

Link to story in the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin:

http://www.dailybulletin.com/ci_12844511

10) Music to Soothe the Savage Driver

CD designed to relax drivers yet help them stay alert.

Link to story in The San Bernardino County Sun:

http://www.sbsun.com/living/ci_12846983

Link to further information and samples:

http://www.innerpeacemusic.com/albumdetail.asp?pid=94

TRANSIT

11) Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority General Manager Says He’s Reachable

Link to story in The Boston Globe:

http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2009/07/16/mbta_general_manager_says_hes_reachable/

News Releases

1) Inrix Announces Historical Traffic Speeds for Europe

2) Maritime Satellite Communication Market to Reach $27 Billion in 2013, Finds Frost & Sullivan

3) Pennsylvania DOT Introduces E-PennDOT Digest

4) FRA Issues NPRM on Technology to Prevent Train Collisions

5) Lockheed Martin Submits Phase B Proposal for Advanced Control Segment of GPS

Job Posting

–  Sales Representative – Citilog – North America

http://www.citilog.com/pdfs/Citilog%20-%20Job%20opportunity%20-%20US%20Sales%20Rep%20-%20Jul2009.pdf

Solicitation

– RFP – Customer Service – E-470 Public Highway Authority

http://www.e-470.com/Default.aspx?pn=Requests%20For%20Proposals

Upcoming Events

Webinar: Using the Newly Released Version of the Roadway Safety+ Training Program – August 6

http://www.workzonesafety.org/training/record/9748

Today in Transportation History

1969 **40^th anniversary** – Apollo 11 was launched for the first manned mission to the Moon.

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=5722827024646179220

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