Bernie’s Transportation Communications Newsletter (TCN) – November 9, 2010

November 9, 2010 at 11:53 pm

Tuesday, November 9, 2010 – ISSN 1529-1057

CAMERAS

1) ‘Spy Cars’ Pounce on South African Traffic Offenders

Link to article in the Sowetan:

http://www.sowetanlive.co.za/news/2010/11/09/spy-cars-pounce-on-traffic-offenders

TRANSIT

2) China Tests World’s First Unmanned Underground Transport System

Link to article in The People’s Daily:

http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/90001/90776/90882/7193349.html

3) New Montreal Bus Shelters Aim to Make Transit ‘Cool’

Link to article in The Gazette:

http://www.montrealgazette.com/technology/shelters+make+transit+cool/3797816/story.html

4) A Look at How Towers and Junctions Control Chicago Transit Authority Trains

Link to video from the CTA:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WSseTVAFAA

5) DC Metro’s Talking Buses Now Advising You on Traffic Safety

Link to blog on TBD:

http://www.tbd.com/blogs/tbd-on-foot/2010/11/metro-s-talking-buses-now-advising-you-on-traffic-safety-4359.html

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

6) Traffic Team Breathes Easier Following First Weekday Detour of Boston Bridge

Link to article in The Boston Globe:

http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2010/11/09/craigie_bridge_traffic_team_breathes_easier/

VEHICLES

7) Commissioner for Digital Affairs Renews EU Push for ‘Connected’ Cars

Link to article on EurActiv:

http://www.euractiv.com/en/infosociety/kroes-renews-eu-push-connected-cars-news-499574

Link to blog post by Nellie Kroes:

http://blogs.ec.europa.eu/neelie-kroes/every-vehicle-digital/

News Releases

1) Widespread Adoption of Geo-browsers Will Drive Location as a Key Enabler of Mobile Services

2) New MyLive Traffic Service Provides Unique Personal Live Guidance on Personal Navigation Devices

3) OSHA Funds Work Zone Safety Program for Spanish-Speaking Highway Workers

Solicitation

–  Request for Comments – Final Notice: Real-Time System Management Information Program – FHWA

http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=2010_register&docid=fr08no10-4

Upcoming Events

EU Aviation Safety Management Towards 2020 – January 26 – Brussels

http://ec.europa.eu/transport/air/events/2011_01_26_aviation_safety_conference_en.htm

Today in Transportation History

1935 **75th anniversary** The Committee for Industrial Organizations, later called the Congress of Industrial Organizations, was formed.  Several transportation-related unions were original members.

http://www.aflcio.org/aboutus/history/history/index.cfm

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