Thursday, September 30, 2010 – ISSN 1529-1057

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Register Now for IBTTA’s Operating and Maintaining Your Toll Facility Meeting — October 3-5, 2010 in Raleigh, NC

Join IBTTA Delegates for the final meeting of IBTTA’s 2010 Education Series: “Operating and Maintaining Your Toll Facility – Where the Rubber Meets the Road,” October 3-5 in Raleigh, North Carolina. We’ll explore how engineering, design, maintenance, operations, and security roles have come together to address the challenges of operating modern, sustainable, technologically advanced and economically viable toll facilities. View the preliminary agenda, make your hotel reservations at the Raleigh Marriott City Center and register today!  www.ibtta.org

AVIATION

1) Ohio Airport Allows Travelers to Book Flights on Facebook

Link to story and video on WJW-TV:

http://www.fox8.com/news/wjw-akron-canton-airport-facebook-book-flights-txt,0,3465902.story

CAMERAS

2) Audit: Los Angeles’ Red Light Cams Cost More than They Bring In

Link to article in the Contra Costa Times:

http://www.contracostatimes.com/california/ci_16207446

OTHER

3) FAA Attorney/Blogger Says He was Fired for Not ‘Breaking the Law’

Link to blog in The Examiner:

http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/blogs/beltway-confidential/faa-attorneyblogger-says-he-was-fired-for-not-breaking-the-law-104022663.html

RAILROADS

4) Norway Rolls Along with Internet on Trains

Link to article in The Foreigner:

http://theforeigner.no/pages/news/norway-rolls-along-with-internet-on-trains/

5) Illinois Rail Groups Finding More Ways to Stress Safety

Link to article in the Daily Herald:

http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=411780

ROADWAYS

6) US Cities with the Worst Traffic Nightmares

A new study shakes the foundations of how Americans judge traffic.

Link to story and video on ABC News’ World News Tonight:

http://abcnews.go.com/Travel/cities-worst-traffic-nightmares/story?id=11756947

7) TomTom Unveils Traffic Manifesto

Link to article on ITProPortal:

http://www.itproportal.com/portal/news/article/2010/9/30/tomtom-unveils-traffic-manifesto/

8) New Yorkers Outraged as Bureaucrats Order City to Change Lettering on Every Single Street Sign

Link to article in the Daily News:

http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2010/09/30/2010-09-30_bureaucrats_order_city_to_change_every_street_sign_leading_ny_to_say__it_is_just.html

SAFETY / SECURITY

9) StartTalking Lets Drivers Send Texts by Voice

Link to article in USA Today:

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/technologylive/post/2010/09/starttalking-lets-drivers-send-texts-by-voice/1

10) Improving Public Safety Communications in the 800 MHz Band

Link to notice, report and ruling from the Federal Communications Commission:

http://www.fcc.gov/Daily_Releases/Daily_Business/2010/db0929/FCC-10-179A1.pdf

TRANSIT

11) New Malaysian Transport Hub Will Use Advanced Electronic System

Link to article and video in The Star:

http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2010/9/30/nation/7129249&sec=nation

News Releases

1) Nashville International Airport to Offer Limited Complimentary Wi-Fi and Adding Charging Stations

2) Mobiata Announce FlightBoard App Which Offers Look and Feel of de Gaulle Airport Arrivals and Departures Board

3) TomTom and Renault Extend Partnership by Offering Their First Fully Connected, In-Dash Navigation System with Live Services

4) APTA Launches National Video Testimonial Wall to Show Congress the Need to Act Now to Pass Long-Term Surface Transportation Bill

Upcoming Events

Webinar: Navigation 3.0 – Where Next? – October 19

http://www.automotiveworld.com/webinars/navigation-3-0-where-next

Today in Transportation History

1935 **75^th anniversary** Boulder Dam, renamed Hoover Dam, was dedicated by President Franklin Roosevelt.  The dam carries US Route 93 across the Colorado River between Nevada and Arizona.

http://www.usbr.gov/lc/hooverdam/75thanniversary.html

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Wednesday, September 29, 2010 – ISSN 1529-1057

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AVIATION

1) Taiwan Advertises for Support to Join UN Aviation Group

Link to CAN article:

http://focustaiwan.tw/ShowNews/WebNews_Detail.aspx?Type=aIPL&ID=201009290017

2) Shreveport Airport Facebook Group Catches Eye of Southwest Airlines

Link to article in The News-Star:

http://www.thenewsstar.com/article/20100929/BUSINESS/9290301

BICYCLES

3) Seattle Gets ‘Bike Box’ to Make Street Safer for Cyclists

Link to article and video in The Seattle Times:

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/traffic/2013020364_bikebox29m.html

OTHER

4) Augmented Reality Comes to Mobile Phones

Link to article on CNET News:

http://news.cnet.com/8301-30686_3-20017965-266.html

5) Baltimore Rolls Out Transportation Program for Students to ‘Rate Your Ride’

Link to article in The Baltimore Sun:

http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/education/bs-ci-student-transportation-program-20100929,0,3652866.story

RAILROADS

6) Getting Off Train Early Costs Professor £155

Link to BBC News story:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-11420790

7) New Social Media Application to Raise Awareness of European Rail Travel

Link to article on m-Travel.com:

http://www.m-travel.com/news/2010/09/new-social-media-application-to-raise-awareness-of-european-rail-travel.html

ROADWAYS

8) Survey Says: Most Americans Favor Digital Billboards

Link to article on Digital Signage Today:

http://www.digitalsignagetoday.com/article.php?id=25267

SAFETY / SECURITY

9) US Senators Introduce Bill to Require Electronic On-Board Recorders

Link to article in The Trucker:

http://www.thetrucker.com/News/Stories/2010/9/29/BEAKINGNEWSSenatorsintroducebilltorequireEOBRs.aspx

10) Transportation, Industry Look for Ways to Stop Distracted Driving

Link to article on Nextgov:

http://www.nextgov.com/nextgov/ng_20100928_8655.php

11) Illinois Hopes Shocking Ads Will Help Deter Texting While Driving

Link to article in the Daily Herald:

http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=411513&src=109

12) Understanding the Dynamics of Emergency Communication: Propositions for a Four-Channel Model

Link to article abstract in the Journal of Homeland Security and Emergency Management:

http://www.bepress.com/jhsem/vol7/iss1/55/?sending=11161

TELEMATICS

13) BMW’s McKenna: Mobile is Key to Telematics

Link to article in MarketingDaily:

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/?fa=Articles.showArticle&art_aid=136591

14) Checking in with Esurance on Emerging Tech

Link to interview in Insurance & Technology:

http://www.insurancetech.com/news/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=227500980&cid=RSSfeed_InsuranceTech_News

TRANSIT

15) Report: No One Running Public Transport Coordination in Melbourne

Link to article and video in The Age:

http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/no-one-running-public-transport-coordination-20100928-15vvd.html

16) Norman, Oklahoma CART Riders Can Track Buses in Real-Time

Link to article in The Oklahoman:

http://newsok.com/cart-riders-can-track-the-buses-in-real-time/article/3499659

17) University of Houston Students Raise Concerns Over Bus Shuttle Data Collection, Time

Link to article in The Daily Cougar:

http://thedailycougar.com/2010/09/20/students-raise-concerns-over-shuttle-data-collection-time/

18) ‘Smart’ Bus Stop Signs in Israel to Say When the Bus is Due

Link to article in The Jerusalem Post:

http://www.jpost.com/Israel/Article.aspx?id=189586

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

19) Motorists on New Jersey Turnpike, Garden State Parkway to Get High-Tech Traffic Forecasts

Link to article in The Star-Ledger:

http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2010/09/motorists_on_nj_turnpike_garde.html

20) Waze Brings ‘Social Driving’ to TV News

Link to article on The Next Web:

http://thenextweb.com/apps/2010/09/29/waze-brings-social-driving-to-tv-news/

VEHICLES

21) Consumers Confused by Proposed EPA Car Labels

New labels offer a wealth of information – perhaps too much for consumers seeking simple answers.

Link to article on the Mother Nature Network:

http://www.mnn.com/transportation/cars/stories/consumers-confused-by-proposed-epa-car-labels

News Releases

1) Radio Competition Names Operation Lifesaver Radio PSA Best of the Year

2) China Auto Electronics Market to Exceed US in 2012

3) Masternaut Launches World’s First All-in-One Vehicle Telematics System

4) Hess Corporation Monitors Driver Safety with FM Communicators

Upcoming Events

Airport Expo 2010 – November 9-11 – Las Vegas

http://www.airportexpo2010.com/

Today in Transportation History

1910 **100^th anniversary** A Wright Brothers bi-plane raced a steam locomotive from Chicago to Springfield.

http://www.hmdb.org/marker.asp?marker=12323

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Monday, September 27, 2010 – ISSN 1529-1057

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AVIATION

1) Airports See Funding Source in Naming Rights

Link to article in USA Today:

http://www.usatoday.com/money/industries/travel/2010-09-27-airportcheckin27_ST_N.htm

2) Wi-Fi Taking Off for Some Airlines

Link to article in The Denver Post:

http://www.denverpost.com/business/ci_16169974

3) Cloud-Based IT Failure Halts Virgin Flights

Link to column on ZDNet:

http://www.zdnet.com/blog/projectfailures/cloud-based-it-failure-halts-virgin-flights/11061

CAMERAS

4) High-Tech Traffic Cameras Slash Saudi Traffic Deaths

Link to AFP article:

http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5g6UPUqESumOKN3oAhEQRrPoutYoA?docId=CNG.cd0ab416a2c7901c0abb23f392c5057d.6d1

GPS / NAVIGATION

5) High-Tech Runners Train Smarter with GPS

Link to story and audio report on NPR’s Weekend Edition Saturday:

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129940734

PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION

6) TSA Uses Lady Gaga to Explain Rules

Link to article in Government Security News:

http://www.gsnmagazine.com/node/21519?c=airport_aviation_security

SAFETY / SECURITY

7) Traveling Dangerously in America

A 23-part investigative series looks at transportation safety in the US.

Link to series from Carnegie-Knight News21/Center for Public Integrity:

http://national.news21.com/?page_id=156

8) Governors Group Won’t Back Ban on Drivers’ Cell Phone Use

Link to article in The Detroit News:

http://www.detnews.com/article/20100927/UPDATE/9270373/1361/Governors-group-won-t-back-ban-on-drivers–cell-phone-use

SPACE

9) Satellite Revolutionizes Way Objects Tracked in Space

Link to article in the Santa Maria Times:

http://www.santamariatimes.com/news/local/military/vandenberg/article_72619eb8-c9fc-11df-a454-001cc4c002e0.html

TELEMATICS

10) Emerging Markets, Safety Push to Boost Telematics Penetration, ITS Japan Official Says

Link to article in Ward’s Automotive:

http://wardsauto.com/ar/emerging_markets_telematics_100927/

TRANSIT
11) Video Ads on Public Trains Could be Sign of Financial Times

Link to article in Government Technology:

http://www.govtech.com/budget-finance/Video-Ads-on-Public-Trains.html

12) Illinois RTA Board Member Profits Off Transit Agencies with Newspaper Ads, Conferences

Link to article in the Chicago Sun-Times:

http://www.suntimes.com/news/watchdogs/2747602,CST-NWS-watchdogs27.article

13) ‘People of Public Transit’ Web Site Resists Efforts to Remove Clandestine Photo

Link to column in the Chicago Tribune:

http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/problemsolver/ct-biz-0926-problem-fastwolf-20100926,0,7941303,full.column

14) Developing and Implementing a Transit Advertising Policy

Link to report from the Transportation Research Board:

http://www.trb.org/Main/Blurbs/Developing_and_Implementing_a_Transit_Advertising_164093.aspx

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

15) Traffic Coordination System Reducing Headaches for BYU Fans

Link to story and video on KSL-TV:

http://www.ksl.com/?nid=294&sid=12561520

16) Online Application to Make Travel Easier During Commonwealth Games

Link to article in the Indian Express:

http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Online-application-to-make-travel-easier-during-Games/687519/

17) Electronic Signs to Ease Sydney Traffic Woes

Link to story and video on Sky News:

http://www.skynews.com.au/tech/article.aspx?id=518826&articleID=1796720

18) Intelligent System to Help Motorists

Link to article in Gulf News:

http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/uae/traffic-transport/intelligent-sytem-to-help-motorists-1.688444

News Releases

1) FAA Gives Green Light to ADS-B Rollout

2) Radio Still Dominates In-Car Listening, but Drivers Want Online Options Too

3) Let Your Fingers do the Driving – If You Don’t Hear Directions, You Can Feel Them

4) North Carolina DOT Launches New Web Site for Phase One of I-85 Corridor Improvement Project

5) Sensis Aerobahn Adds Dynamic Rules Alerting for Proactive Management of Scenarios that Impact Air Travelers

6) Texas Leading the Way on Tackling Game Day Drinking and Driving

Upcoming Events

SNAME Annual Meeting & Expo – November 3-5 – Bellevue, Washington

http://www.sname.org/SNAME/AM/

Today in Transportation History

1985 **25^th anniversary** Cosmos 1686 was launched en route to a docking with Salyut 7.

http://www.zarya.info/Diaries/StationsDOS/Salyut7Ex1.php

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The FHWA Office of Natural Environment has announced a GS-13/14 position on the Sustainable Transport and Climate Change Team. The position will focus on climate change adaptation, mitigation, and sustainable transportation issues, research and policy. We are looking for a high-energy, team-oriented individual to help lead FHWA efforts in these high priority and emerging areas.

The position closes October 1.

Please see the USAjobs link below. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call or email Mike Culp, Sustainable Transport and Climate Change Team Leader (michael.culp@dot.gov, 202-366-9229).

http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?JobID=90782706&aid=46575945-17910&WT.mc_n=125

The Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA) seek an Electronics Engineer/Engineering Project Manager (GS-0855-14) to join the Communication, Navigation, Surveillance (CNS) and Traffic Management Center of Innovation (COI) at the John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (Volpe Center). RITA coordinates the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) research programs and is charged with advancing rigorous analysis and the deployment of cross-cutting technologies to improve our Nation’s transportation system. This is one of eight COI’s at the Volpe Center whose function is to maintain and apply internationally recognized capabilities in communication, navigation, surveillance, operations management, and associated information technology disciplines to enhance the capacity, safety, and security of next-generation transportation systems. It serves as a focal point on Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) systems engineering for the civil community and fosters interagency coordination efforts. This position is located at the Volpe Center in Cambridge, MA.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Electronics Engineer/Engineering Project Manager (GS-0855-14) interested in joining the Operations Risk Assessment and Terminal Systems Division to lead projects that directly contribute to the evaluation and implementation of complex work areas affecting the users and operators of the National Airspace System (NAS).  As the Engineering Project Manager, you will lead aviation modeling and simulation development with emphasis on airborne and surface aircraft and air traffic management systems, and direct technical teams in the conceptualization, design, and application of simulation software, prototype, debugging and testing. You will work with other Volpe Center and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) national technical experts and senior program managers in the areas of aircraft wake vortex modeling; surveillance systems; navigation systems; pilot and air traffic controller behavior; air-ground communication systems; aerodynamics; aircraft control systems; and airspace design.  In this role, you will represent the Volpe Center before the FAA and other DOT organizations; other government departments and agencies; pilots’ and controllers’ unions; aircraft owners and operators; standards development organizations; and international aviation organizations.

If you have the scientific, technical and project management expertise to lead these challenging engineering projects, then this job is for you!  You must able to work in a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment, and have superb analytical, problem-solving and communication skills. (An Annual Financial Disclosure is required each year from the individual in this position. Some travel required.)

This announcement is posted under both Merit Promotion procedures and to the Public on www.usajobs.opm.gov. Applications will be accepted from current and former competitive service Federal employees, and people eligible under special hiring authorities.  Please know that Merit Promotion announcements are the vehicle through which Federal employees generally apply for Federal positions.

·  Merit Promotion (RITA.VOLPE-2010-00040): Status Candidates – http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?JobID=90809565

·  Public (RITA.VOLPE-2010-0041): US Citizens – http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?JobID=90810484

If you or someone you know has the experience and proven results, I encourage you or them to apply. We are looking for a diverse pool of qualified candidates.  Please contact Elizabeth León at elizabeth.leon@dot.gov or 617-494-2214 if you have any questions.

Tuesday, September 21, 2010 – ISSN 1529-1057

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Register Now for IBTTA’s Operating and Maintaining Your Toll Facility Meeting — October 3-5, 2010 in Raleigh, NC

Join IBTTA Delegates for the final meeting of IBTTA’s 2010 Education Series: “Operating and Maintaining Your Toll Facility – Where the Rubber Meets the Road,” October 3-5 in Raleigh, North Carolina. We’ll explore how engineering, design, maintenance, operations, and security roles have come together to address the challenges of operating modern, sustainable, technologically advanced and economically viable toll facilities. Hotel cut-off is September 10, 2010. View the preliminary agenda, make your hotel reservations at the Raleigh Marriott City Center and register today!  www.ibtta.org

AVIATION

1) Why Dubai Airport has Adopted the Silent Treatment

Airport reduces the number of public address announcements by 70%.

Link to article in Arabian Supply Chain:

http://www.arabiansupplychain.com/article-4943-why-dubai-airport-has-adopted-the-silent-treatment/

BUSES

2) BoltBus, RedCoach, Other Bus Lines Go for Business Travelers with Wi-Fi, Other Amenities

Link to article in USA Today:

http://www.usatoday.com/money/industries/travel/2010-09-21-businesstravel21_CV_N.htm

GPS / NAVIGATION

3) Next Generation of GPS Satellites Threatened by Lack of Coordination, GAO Says

Link to article in Government Computer News:

http://gcn.com/articles/2010/09/21/gps-next-gen-challenges.aspx

OTHER

4) Cambridge, Massachusetts ‘Yoga’ Parking Tickets Have Drivers in a Twist

Link to article in the Boston Herald:

http://news.bostonherald.com/news/regional/view/20100921cambridge_yoga_parking_tickets_have_drivers_in_a_twist_bending_over_backwards/

ROADWAYS

5) Bad Sign for Motorists

Georgia highway sign fails on a couple of counts.

Link to article in the Chattanooga Times Free Press:

http://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2010/sep/21/bad-sign-motorists/

SAFETY / SECURITY

6) Summit Calls for Reduction in Distracted Driving

Link to AP article:

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Summit-calls-for-reduction-in-apf-3571629783.html?x=0&.v=14

7) Proposal Bans Texting by Hazmat Truck Drivers

Link to AP article:

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/nation/7210615.html

TRANSIT

8) DC, Baltimore Transit Cards to Work Across Systems

Link to story on WTOP Radio:

http://www.wtop.com/?nid=598&sid=2058121

9) Pay Phones May Soon Disappear from Chicago Bus and Train Stops

Link to story on WBEZ Radio:

http://www.wbez.org/Content.aspx?audioID=44516

10) Wireless Video Feeds Suggested as Way to Reduce Subway Track Deaths in New York

Link to article in the Daily News:

http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2010/09/21/2010-09-21_warning_systems_eyed_to_reduce_track_deaths.html

11) Smart Buses Could be Coming to Guelph, Ontario Streets

Link to article in the Guelph Mercury:

http://news.guelphmercury.com/News/article/690773

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

12) Springfield, Missouri Starts Work to Improve Traffic Tracking

Link to story and video on KYTV-TV:

http://www.ky3.com/news/ky3-springfield-upgrades-traffic-system-09202010,0,5424678.story

13) Voice of Vietnam’s Traffic Information Channel to be Launched Nationwide

Link to VOV News story:

http://english.vovnews.vn/Home/VOVs-national-traffic-information-channel-to-be-launched-nationwide/20109/119767.vov

14) Efforts Made to Assist Drivers in Korea Over Chuseok

Smart phone traffic app and text-message answering service aim to keep motorists advised.

Link to story on Arirang:

http://www.arirang.co.kr/News/News_View.asp?nseq=107160&code=Ne2&category=2

15) To Tame Traffic, Go with the Flow

Lights should respond to cars, a study concludes, not the other way around.

Link to article in ScienceNews:

http://www.sciencenews.org/view/generic/id/63481/title/To_tame_traffic%2C_go_with_the_flow

16) Temple University Professor Studies ‘Phantom’ Traffic Jams

Link to article in The Temple News:

http://bit.ly/8X0ieS

17) Aggressive and Timid Drivers Cause Traffic Jams, Scientists Discover

Link to article in The Telegraph:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/science-news/8011029/Aggressive-and-timid-drivers-cause-traffic-jams-scientists-discover.html

VEHICLES

18) US Transportation Secretary Scolds Automakers for Adding Distracting Features to Cars

Link to article in The Washington Post:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/09/21/AR2010092102270.html

News Releases

1) Intelligent Transportation Society of Georgia Announces Election of Directors

2) Visa Opens Doors for Mass Transit Riders in New York and Los Angeles with Mobile Phone Application

3) Partnership to Save Highway Communities Launches Facebook Page

Bernie’s Notes

I plan to be in the Burlington, Vermont area this Friday and Saturday.  If you’d like to get together please let me know at bernie@bwcommunications.net.

Upcoming Events

17^th World Congress on ITS – October 25-29 – Busan, South Korea

http://www.itsworldcongress.kr

Today in Transportation History

1910 **100^th anniversary** Two interurban cars crashed near Kingsland, Indiana killing 42 people.

http://madisonrails.railfan.net/grant/page6.html

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Monday, September 20, 2010 – ISSN 1529-1057

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Countdown to 17^th World ITS Congress in Busan, Korea, this October

We’re a month away from the 17th ITS World Congress on Intelligent Transport Systems in Busan, Korea from October 25-29, 2010.  Some of the world’s most distinguished scholars and experts will attend the congress, providing you the opportunity to learn about the latest advancements in ITS worldwide.  Busan is ready to welcome attendees with a state-of-the-art convention and exhibition center, dozens of hotel accommodations, and rich tourism resources. Using cutting-edge technology, Korea has integrated transportation infrastructure management and information systems on its national highways and main roads by installing electronic payment systems for toll roads around the nation. More than 70 percent of urban-area buses across the nation now have information systems for public transit users. Learn, share knowledge and gain perspective on the state of the industry as well as on the emerging technology trends in dynamic Busan. Register online by September 30^th.

AVIATION

1) Is Google’s New Real-Time Flight Data in Google Earth a Gift to Terrorists?

Link to blog on ZDNet:

http://www.zdnet.com/blog/government/is-googles-new-real-time-flight-data-in-google-earth-a-gift-to-terrorists/9410

Link to Google announcement:

http://google-latlong.blogspot.com/2010/09/view-near-real-time-flights-over-us-in.html

CARTOGRAPHY

2) Google and Peers Must Self-Regulate Geo-data Services, Germany Says

Link to DPA article:

http://www.monstersandcritics.com/news/europe/news/article_1585774.php/Google-and-peers-must-self-regulate-geo-data-services-Germany-says

GPS / NAVIGATION

3) Illinois Task Force to Address GPS Use by Truckers

Link to article in Heavy Duty Trucking:

http://www.truckinginfo.com/news/news-detail.asp?news_id=71705&news_category_id=3

4) Driving with Data Analytics and myGarmin

Link to blog on SmartData Collective:

http://smartdatacollective.com/brett-stupakevich/27413/driving-data-analytics-and-mygarmin

5) Global Positioning System: Challenges in Sustaining and Upgrading Capabilities Persist

Link to further information from the US Government Accountability Office:

http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-10-636

OTHER

6) Private Firms to Invest €100 Million Into Intelligent Transport Systems

Link to article in The Irish Times:

http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/ireland/2010/0920/1224279263630.html

7) ‘Stasi Spies’ on the Motorways: Big Brother Fears as Motorists are Urged to Inform on Each Other

Link to article in The Daily Mail:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1313095/Big-Brother-fears-motorists-urged-spy-other.html

8) Deadline Extended for Dynamic Mobility Applications Call for Ideas by US DOT

Link to further information:

http://www.its.dot.gov/press/announcement/deadline_dma.htm

PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION

9) Traffic Safety Course Held for TV and Radio Reporters in Vietnam

Training is aimed to help journalists gain more experience in disseminating information on transport-related issues.

Link to story on the Voice of Vietnam:

http://english.vovnews.vn/Home/Traffic-safety-course-held-for-TV-and-radio-reporters/20109/119745.vov

10) UAE’s Roads and Transport Authority Seeks Public Participation

Link to article in the Khaleej Times:

http://www.khaleejtimes.com/DisplayArticle08.asp?xfile=data/theuae/2010/September/theuae_September436.xml&section=theuae

11) Tim McCarthy May be the Most Recognized Voice at Notre Dame Football Games

For 51 seasons retired Indiana state trooper gives fans safe driving tips.

Link to article in The Times:

http://www.nwitimes.com/sports/football/college/university-of-notre-dame/article_12972f99-ac17-51d0-9ee7-a827c3b023f1.html

SAFETY / SECURITY

12) Texas Road Deaths Fall to Lowest Level Ever

Officials credit safer cars, public education and ITS among reasons.

Link to article in the Houston Chronicle:

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/metropolitan/7206674.html

13) Abu Dhabi Steps Up Drive to Nab Reckless Drivers

Numerous sophisticated, tiny cameras hidden on busy road, patrols and campaigns planned.

Link to article on Emirates 24|7:

http://www.emirates247.com/news/emirates/abu-dhabi-steps-up-drive-to-nab-reckless-drivers-2010-09-19-1.292556

14) New Study to Reform Texting-While-Driving Laws

Link to story on WTOP Radio:

http://www.wtop.com/?nid=25&sid=2057594

15) Greater Enforcement is Key for Distracted Driver Laws, Recent Crackdowns Show

Link to article and video in The Washington Post:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/09/20/AR2010092002620.html

16) Teens Missing Message on Road Texting Risk

Link to article in USA Today:

http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2010-09-20-texting20_ST_N.htm

17) Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance Vision: Safety is More than Enforcement

Link to article in Heavy Duty Trucking:

http://www.truckinginfo.com/news/news-detail.asp?news_id=71697

18) Focusing on Distracted Driving

Link to commentaries in the National Journal Transportation Expert Blog:

http://transportation.nationaljournal.com/2010/09/focusing-on-distracted-driving.php

TELEMATICS

19) Farmers Turn to GPS, Telematics to Increase Efficiency

Link to article in The Daily Iowan:

http://www.dailyiowan.com/2010/09/20/Metro/18886.html

TRANSIT

20) Los Angeles MTA Board to Consider Contract for Real-Time Information

Link to article in The Source:

http://thesource.metro.net/2010/09/17/pending-board-approval-real-time-information-could-arrive-in-early-2011/

21) London Mayor in Advanced Talks with Mobile Firms Over Getting Signal on the Tube

Link to article in City A.M.:

http://www.cityam.com/news-and-analysis/boris-advanced-talks-mobile-firms-over-getting-signal-the-tube

22) Los Angeles Airport Buses Incorporate Location Information in Digital Signage

Link to article in Government Technology:

http://www.govtech.com/technology/LA-Airport-Buses-Incorporate-Location.html

23) Public Transit Agencies and Twitter

Link to blog from Choice Riders:

http://www.choiceriders.com/public-transit-agencies-and-twitter-what-are-they-doing/

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

24) £2.8 Million of Tax is Wasted on Traffic Radio We Can’t Hear

UK’s Traffic Radio broadcasts on Internet and DAB digital radios which most vehicles can’t receive.

Link to article in The Daily Mail:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1313281/2-8m-tax-wasted-traffic-radio-hear.html

25) Traffic Radio Hits Back at Bad Press

Link to article on Radio Today:

http://radiotoday.co.uk/news.php?extend.6286.2

26) Dallas Cowboys Staff Practicing for Super Bowl Traffic

Link to story and video on KTVT-TV:

http://cbs11tv.com/local/super.bowl.traffic.2.1920994.html

Link to story and video report on WFAA-TV:

http://www.wfaa.com/news/local/Super-Bowl-means-super-traffic-headache-for-North-Texas-103253654.html

27) iPhone App Steers Victoria Commuters Through Traffic

Link to article in the Herald Sun:

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/iphone-app-steers-commuters-through-traffic/story-e6frf7jo-1225926787429

News Releases

1) Postcode Anywhere Uses UK TomToms to Launch Superior Route Optimization Service

2) Majority of Motorists Feel Less Safe Due to Distracted Driving

3) Stay Focused, Operation Lifesaver Warns: Distraction Kills Drivers and Pedestrians Alike

4) Case Global Technologies Receives Award from Oracle for Solar Traffic Monitoring Solution

5) Pennsylvania DOT’s 511PA System Celebrates One-Year Anniversary

Upcoming Events

Pupil Transportation (NAPT) Annual Summit & Trade Show, October 30-November 4 – Portland, Oregon

http://www.naptonline.org/summit.html

Today in Transportation History

1910 **100^th anniversary** The SS France was launched.

http://www.maritimequest.com/liners/france_of_1912.htm

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