Bernie’s Transportation Communications Newsletter (TCN) – November 22, 2010
Monday, November 22, 2010 – ISSN 1529-1057
Two Months Left to Submit a Paper for the 18th World Congress on Intelligent Transport
Systems
Submit a technical or scientific paper for the 18th World Congress on Intelligent Transport
Systems in Orlando, Florida from October 16-20, 2011! This global event is expected to
attract over 10,000 ITS leaders, policy makers and other industry professionals. Papers must
be original and should report on recent significant and substantial achievements and results in
the transportation technology field. Submissions are due January 14, 2011, and publication
opportunities are available! For a list of other key dates, guidelines and topics, visithttp://www.itsworldcongress.org/papersubmission.html.
AVIATION
1) Judge Blocks American Airlines from Pulling Flights Off Orbitz
Link to AP article:
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Judge-blocks-AA-from-pulling-apf-1694717153.html
2) India’s Government Orders Airlines to Make All Fares Public
Link to article in The Times of India:
3) Google’s Wi-Fi Deal with Orlando International Airport Apparently Dead
Link to article in the Orlando Sentinel:
4) Delta Gates at JFK Airport Have Free iPad Access for Food, Fun
Link to article in USA Today:
http://www.usatoday.com/money/industries/travel/2010-11-22-airportcheckin22_ST_N.htm
MARITIME
5) The Wreck of the Lady Mary: Costly Clerical Error Stalls Rescue Efforts
Following the 2009 sinking of the scallop boat in the Atlantic an automated distress signal was sent, but an error in copying the ID led to delays.
Link to article in The Star-Ledger:
http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2010/11/the_wreck_of_the_lady_mary_cha_1.html
OTHER
6) Seminar Discusses Intelligent Transport Systems and Its Prospects in Vietnam
Link to article on Vietnam Business & Economy News:
http://www.vneconomynews.com/2010/11/seminar-discusses-intelligent-transport.html
7) A New Look in Detroit for the Newly Public GM
Sign atop corporate headquarters gets a makeover.
Link to article in The New York Times:
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/20/business/20sign.html
8) Peter Appel Discusses US DOT’s Research and Innovative Technology Administration
Link to audio interview on WFED Radio:
http://www.federalnewsradio.com/?nid=63&sid=2127889
PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION
9) Go Girl Go: New Canaan, Connecticut Teen Teaches DMV About Driving Green
Link to article and video on New Canaan Patch:
http://newcanaan.patch.com/articles/go-girl-go-new-canaan-teen-teaches-dmv-about-driving-green
ROADWAYS
10) With New Governor, Ohio Road Signs Change
Link to article in the Cincinnati Enquirer:
http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20101120/NEWS0108/11210345/With-new-governor-road-signs-change
11) Happy Birthday Message in Construction Zone Irks Michigan Motorist
Link to article in the Livonia Observer:
SAFETY / SECURITY
12) Scientists Say They Have Solution to TSA Scanner Objections
Link to article and video in The Washington Post:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/11/21/AR2010112104456.html
13) The CMF Clearinghouse: A Handy Safety Tool
FHWA has developed an accessible Web-based, one-stop resource for information on crash modification factors.
Link to article in Public Roads:
http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/publications/publicroads/10novdec/04.cfm
TELEMATICS
14) Automotive Smart Phone, Telematics Applications on Fast Track
Link to article in Aftermarket Business:
TRANSIT
15) Riders Frustrated by Disruptions on CharlieCard Reloading Web Site
Link to article in The Boston Globe:
16) In the US, Poor Communications and Poor Choices Plague Bus Rapid Transit
Link to blog on The City Fix:
http://thecityfix.com/in-the-u-s-poor-communication-and-poor-choices-plague-bus-rapid-transit/
17) MARC Can’t Get the Story Straight
Different Web sites provide different delay information.
Link to blog in The Baltimore Sun:
http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/news/traffic/2010/11/marc_cant_get_the_story_straig.html
18) King County, Washington Metro Pulls Real-Time Bus Info When Riders Need It Most
Link to blog on PubliCola:
http://www.publicola.net/2010/11/22/metro-pulls-real-time-bus-info-when-riders-need-it-most
TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT
19) Breckenridge, Colorado Launches New Projects to Reduce Sunday Traffic, Drive Business
Variable message sign to be posted at top of gondola with information on current traffic conditions.
Link to article in the Summit Daily:
http://www.summitdaily.com/article/20101120/NEWS/101119761/1078&ParentProfile=1055
20) Traffic Information Channel Raises Voice of Vietnam Status
Link to VOV News story:
http://english.vovnews.vn/Home/Traffic-information-channel-raises-VOV-status/201011/121583.vov
21) Integrated Corridor Management
Link to article in Public Roads:
http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/publications/publicroads/10novdec/02.cfm
22) Smart Transport System for Manila?
Link to article on FutureGov:
http://www.futuregov.asia/articles/2010/nov/22/smart-transport-system-manila/
23) Beyond the Triple Circle: Design Alternatives for Traffic Lights
Link to blog in the Los Angeles Times:
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/technology/2010/11/traffic-light-design-alternatives.html
24) Countdown Times Add Confusion to Traffic Chaos in Kolkata, India
Link to article in The Times of India:
VEHICLES
25) From Italy to China on Autopilot
Link to article in Wired UK:
http://www.wired.co.uk/magazine/archive/2010/12/start/from-italy-to-china-on-autopilot
News Releases
2) US DOT ITS Joint Program Office Announces Seven New Research Projects for AERIS
3) Idaho Transportation Department Adds New Features to Improve 511 System for Users
4) Transportation in Delaware Moves Into the Digital Age with Launch of Social Media Initiative
5) i95travelinfo.net Spells Relief for Holiday Travelers on the East Coast
6) Navtaq Cites Top 10 Most Congested Cities and Freeways in North America
Upcoming Events
Webcast: Use of Archive Data for Planning and Operations Performance Measures – December 2
http://www.i95coalition.org/i95/Committees/TravelInformationServices/tabid/73/Default.aspx
Today in Transportation History
1935 **75th anniversary** The first flight of Pan American Airways China Clipper took off from San Francisco Bay en route to Manila.
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2010/11/22/BATS1GDJ3I.DTL
1960 **50th anniversary** The USS Ethan Allen, the first submarine designed to fire ballistic missiles, was launched in Groton, Connecticut.
http://www.navysite.de/ssbn/ssbn608.htm
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