Monday, November 9, 2009 – ISSN 1529-1057

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Whether you are looking to provide Interoperability between legacy systems, launch or upgrade a 511 Service, generate Traffic Flows & Predictive models, Traffic Alerts, Traffic Plans & Simulations, report on Work Zones & Road Conditions, run an automated Radio Traffic Advisory system, or produce Navigation Quality Data, TIC3 from GEWI is the solution.  And, TIC3, can be configured for Transit applications and Cameras.  TIC is a highly configurable commercial off the shelf (COTS) software platform proven in over 100 commercial and government projects operating worldwide.  COTS means TIC can be deployed more quickly and affordably than build-your-own solutions.   Learn more about TIC3 this week at ITS Texas in Galveston and later this month at ITS Australia.  GEWI will also be at Gulf Traffic in Dubai. To schedule a meeting at any of these conferences to discuss your requirements, contact jim.oneill@gewi.com

With TIC3, the only limitation…is your imagination.

ELECTRONIC TOLLING

1) End of E-tolling Guarantees More Sydney Congestions

Link to article on iTWire:

http://www.itwire.com/content/view/29189/53/

OTHER

2) California Department of Transportation Offers Apology to San Diego Minutemen

Link to story on KGTV-TV:

http://www.10news.com/news/21536039/detail.html

PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION

3) Michigan Bill Pushes ‘Green’ Lessons for New Drivers

Link to article in The Detroit News:

http://www.detnews.com/article/20091109/METRO05/911090319/1409/METRO/Bill-pushes–green–lessons-for-new-drivers

ROADWAYS

4) Visitors to Indianapolis to Get Better Signs for Super Bowl

Link to article in The Indianapolis Star:

http://www.indystar.com/article/20091109/BUSINESS/91109020/1003/Super+Bowl+signs+to+highlight+Meridian+St

SAFETY / SECURITY

5) NASA Scientists Demonstrate Cell Phones as Mobile Chemical Sensors

Link to article on the Homeland Security Newswire:

http://homelandsecuritynewswire.com/day-americans-serving-mobile-chemicals-sensors

TELEMATICS

6) Spy-in-the-Cab Could Improve Teenage Driving

Link to article in New Scientist:

http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg20427335.100-spyinthecab-could-improve-teenage-driving.html

TRANSIT

7) iPhone App has Public Transit Down ‘To-A-T’

Link to article in The Boston Globe:

http://www.boston.com/business/technology/articles/2009/11/09/iphone_app_has_public_transit_down_to_a_t/

8) No Mobile TV on Korean Trains, Subways?

Link to article in The Korea Times:

http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/biz/2009/11/123_55108.html

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

9) ‘Smart’ Network of Roads Could Create Safer Louisiana Highways

Link to article in The Times-Picayune:

http://www.nola.com/news/index.ssf/2009/11/post_59.html

10) Amscreen Links Up with TomTom for Traffic News

Updates will be provided on digital screens in convenience stores in UK.

Link to article in Media Week:

http://www.mediaweek.co.uk/News/MostEmailed/965044/Amscreen-links-TomTom-traffic-news/

11) Latest Issue of Florida DOT’s ITS Newsletter, SunGuide Disseminator

Link to newsletter:

http://www.dot.state.fl.us/trafficoperations/Newsletters/2009/2009-011-Nov.pdf

News Releases

1) New York City Subway Maps in Your Pocket with Google Maps for Mobile

2) FCC to Convene Staff Workshop Addressing Distracted Driving on November 20, 2009

Job Postings

–  Public and Community Relations Specialist – Charlotte Area Transit System – Charlotte, North Carolina

http://www.transittalent.com/Job_Listing.cfm?JobID=10601

–  Public Relations Officer – Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority – Washington, DC

http://www.transittalent.com/Job_Listing.cfm?JobID=10498

Upcoming Events

Parking Industry Exhibition – March 7-10 – Rosemont, Illinois

http://www.parkingtoday.com/pie/

Today in Transportation History

1979 **30^th anniversary** – A mistake by a NORAD technician leads to a false alarm about a Soviet missile attack.

http://archives.cbc.ca/war_conflict/defence/clips/10483/

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